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October 5, 2022
Virginia Horse Center Foundation Names Colonel David R. Lands to Board Of Directors
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August 17, 2022
Virginia Festival of Champions 2022 Wraps Up With Lexington National
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June 2, 2022
VHCF Announces New Chief Development & External Relations Officer
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May 23, 2022
It’s A Wrap: 2022 Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI2
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April 15, 2022
Nutrena Named Official Feed of the Virginia Festival of Champions
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January 11, 2022
VHCF Announces Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI 2*
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September 10, 2021
unTacked- The Equestrian Lifestyle Magazine Guide To Lexington
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September 8, 2021
Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships Press Release
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August 16, 2021
Virginia Festival of Champions 2021 Wraps Up With Successful Lexington National Horse Show
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August 15, 2021
Day 4 at the Lexington National: Smith Wins $10,000 Nutrena Jumper Classic
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August 14, 2021
Derby Day at the Lexington National, Day 3: Alan Lohman Pilots Carero to the Win!
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August 13, 2021
The Lexington National, Day 2: Jesse Smith wins the $2,500 Nutrena Welcome Stake with Nadav
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August 12, 2021
The Lexington National Is Underway! Virginia Hunter Championship Results Are In
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February 10, 2021
John Nicholson Announces Retirement- Virginia Horse Center Foundation Plans Leadership Transition
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July 15, 2020
VHC Receives High Praise for Covid-19 Guidelines Compliant Show
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May 12, 2020
UPHA Bonnie Blue National Horse Show Rescheduled for June 17-20
The Virginia Horse Center is pleased to announce that the UPHA Bonnie Blue National Horse Show, previously scheduled for May 7-9, will take place on June 17-20.
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May 4, 2020
Virginia Horse Center Sees Financial Benefits From Horse Race Wagering
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April 3, 2020
Virginia Horse Center Announces Closure through June 10, 2020
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release
April 3, 2020
Contact: Jennifer Donovan
434-996-4380
JDonovan@horsecenter.org
Virginia Horse Center Aggressively Pursuing Rescheduling Shows
Lexington, Virginia, The Virginia Horse Center Foundation (VHCF), reports that it will remain closed in order to comply with Governor Northam’s Executive Order Fifty-Five (see link below) which directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances through June 10, 2020 unless amended or rescinded by further executive order.
It is VHCF’s goal to reschedule these shows as soon as it is safe to do so. “We are so grateful to all of our exhibitors, trainers, vendors, donors and friends for their cooperation during this most difficult and unprecedented time,” said CEO, John Nicholson.
The VHCF will continue to make updates as information allows.
March 17, 2020
Virginia Horse Center Announces Two-Week Closure As Precautionary Measure
Lexington, Virginia
The Virginia Horse Center Board of Directors has elected to close the facility temporarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For additional information, please read the Press Release HERE
March 12, 2020
Virginia Horse Center CEO John Nicholson Issues Statement Regarding Coronavirus
Lexington, Virginia
The Virginia Horse Center is currently continuing to adhere to its full schedule of events. To read more, please read the recently released statement HERE
’February 28, 2020
Virginia Horse Center’s Economic Impact Delivers $94.9 Million to Commonwealth in 2019
Lexington, Virginia
The Virginia Horse Center is pleased to announce that an economic impact study performed by Chmura Economics & Analytics demonstrates the vast economic impact of the Virginia Horse Center. According to the report, operations and capital spending, organization of events and visitors to all VHC events by the VHC were responsible for $94.9 million in economic activity, supporting 896 jobs. You may read more HERE in the press release.
Lexington National Crowns the Champions Congratulations VHSA/EMO Adult RidersAnnabele Whitehead Wins VHSA/EMO Amateur on the Flat Championship Annabele Whitehead won the VHSA/EMO Amateur on the Flat Championship at the Lexington…
‘Hat Trick’ for Isabella Salas Wins the VHSA/EMO Junior Championship on the Flat, VHSA/EMO Hunter Seat Medal Finals and the Overall VHSA/EMO Horsemanship Award Photograph above: E. Sue Bopp, President…
Photo above, pictured left to right: Anne Marie Rooks. Mike and Betsy Rooks, Guy Cambria and Tiffany Cambria The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by MJR Horse Transportation, kicked off Triple Crown Derby…
Virginia Hunter Championship, presented by Markel $15,000 Professional Hunter Classic Photograph above: Rion, owned by Anne Hormel and ridden by Sarah Tyndall©Teresa Ramsay Top professionals competed in the Virginia Hunter Championships,…
Chris Wynne and Correlation, owned by Maryellen Kroll, Performance Hunter 3’6″ Champion. Photo © Teresa Ramsay The Lexington National is underway at the Virginia Horse Center! As the final installment of the…
As the Olympic Games gear up in Paris, France, the Virginia Horse Center wishes competitors Will Coleman, Elisabeth Halliday, and Alice Tarjan’s horse Jane, ridden by Marcus Orlob, the best of…
LEXINGTON, VA—The Virginia Horse Center has been action-packed and has already welcomed thousands to the pride of the Commonwealth! World-Class Competitions The first two installments of the Virginia Festival of Champions,…
at VHC Eventing presented by Capital Square The above photo is of Ashton Benefiel and Libris Charlotte. Photo by Sally Spickard. The competition wrapped up Sunday to cap off a…
Photo above: Ariel Grald and Adagio’s Nobility. Photo by Sally Spickard. A thrilling day of competition has ended as VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, officially got underway on Friday,…
Following the First Horse Inspection, which kicked off the competition at VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, its green lights and all systems go. The Ground Jury for the CCI2*-L…
A visit to Virginia Horse Center is a worthwhile experience, even if you aren’t a “horse person”. Operating with the aptly chosen tagline “Eventing with a View”, the venue offers…
Pictured above [L-R] Mr. Will Phipps of B&D Builders, Ms. Anjela Carroll, Mrs. Jacqueline Ohrstrom, Mrs. Roxanne Booth cutting the ribbon on the newly dedicated Jacqueline & George Ohrstrom, Jr.…
Enter by midnight tonight for VHC Eventing, presented by Capital Square, with no late fees For information and entries, please click here.USEF Endorsed/USEA RecognizedT, TR, N, BNUSEF/USEA RecognizedCCI2-L, CCI3-S, CCI2-S, CCI1-L, I, P,…
The Lexington Spring Encore wrapped up Sunday after a full week of competition, special events and southern hospitality. Congratulations to all riders and owners, and thank you to everyone who…
The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by the Heisley Family Foundation, kicked off the Triple Crown Derby Day in the Sandy Gerald Arena. As the second horse and rider team to…
Above photo caption: Addison Reed [pictured on Doc Di Villigana standing in for Goliath], Photo © Teresa Ramsay Addison Reed and Reed Training & Sales Goliath turned in a repeat winning performance in the $10,000.00…
Above photo caption: Chris Wynne and Teri McLeskey’s “Landon”. Photo © Teresa Ramsay The opening day of the Lexington Spring Encore kicked off today under beautiful sunny skies, and it’s…
Grand Hunter Champion Daniel P. Lenehan Trophypresented by Virginia Horse Center Above photo caption: On Point, owned by Alisa Berry and ridden by Jason Berry; Photo credit: Teresa Ramsay Green Conformation Hunter…
Sanmar Farm’s Keina, ridden by Addison Reed, won last night’s $25,000 Rockbridge Grand Prix in an exciting jump off to the crowd’s delight and Keina’s owner, Sandra Ruiz. Ruiz said, “I…
Special Win for Sidenote EMO Stables’ Sidenote, ridden by Jason Berry of Verona, Virginia, won the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by the Heisley Family Foundation, with an overall score of 179.5. According…
Virginia Horse Center Plans State-of-the-Art Riding Arena
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Lexington, Virginia — The Virginia Horse Center Foundation announces the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors, as they join the full slate of officers and board members for fiscal year 2018/2019. Joining the Board of Directors are Judith Heisley Bishop, Roxanne Booth, Steve Meadows, Lynn Rice and Jeffry Sterba.
“We are very excited to welcome these five individuals. They each bring a unique set of perspectives from their experience with different disciplines as equine professionals, owners or amateur competitors and from those gained as professionals outside of the horse world,” said Gardner Bloemers, President of the Board.