VQHA Open Show Program
Click here for the 2011 Point Standings
The purpose of the Open Show Awards Program is to recognize VQHA Members and Open Show Members who compete in Virginia and Regional Open and 4-H Horse Shows. The program includes both a registered American Quarter Horse and All-Breed divisions.
In order to collect points in the VQHA Open Show Program:
- Participant must be a member in good standing with VQHA
a) Quarter Horse Division participants must be a full member of VQHA
b) All-Breed participants do not have to be a VQHA Member however, they must pay an administrative fee of $5 per Youth and $10 per Adult
The complete Open Show Program requirements may be downloaded here or read below the Open Show Listings.
Open Show Forms:
VQHA is encouraging Show Managers to hold Clinics in conjunction with their Open Shows, All-Novice AQHA Shows and Trail Rides and may provide up to $200* to cover the cost of Clinicians. This program will provide a continuing education to exhibitors, stimulate business for local trainers and shows, promote use of idle animals and increase revenue of secondary equine businesses.
• Download Clinic Reimbursement Form
*Restrictions and rules apply – Contact Lisen Ringer for more information.
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Open Horse Show Listings
If you know of an Open Show Series, please send information including show name, location, show bills, dates, etc. to info@myvqha.com
If your group is interested in listing your Show or Trail Ride please send an email to the Web Site Administrator.
Atlantic Reined Cow Horse
Visit the Atlantic Reined Cow Horse website for more information
Atlantic Saddle Club
East Coast Equestrian Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Click here for Show Information
Blue Ridge Riding Club
6 Opens Shows and 3 NBHA Barrel Shows
visit the Blue Ridge Riding Club website for dates and details
Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit
Click here for show dates and information
Central Virginia Paint Horse Club
Click here for Show and Association information
Chesterfield Horse Shows
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Download 2011 Show Schedule/Flyer
Click here for Show Information
Deer Run Horse Show Club
Newport News City Park
Shows run from March through October
Deer Run website
Double T Farms (Elizabeth City, NC)
Click here for website and show schedule
East Coast Open Show Circuit
Click here for East Coast website
East Coast Horse Show Association
Click here for the ECHSA website
Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad
Click here for the Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad website
Guardian Angel Service Dogs
Benefit show to raise funds for Medical Alert Dogs
June 25, 2011, 9 am start
Cambell Springs Farm in Chesterfield, Virginia
Rain or Shine
For further info morezap@hughes.net
HITS Horse Shows in the Sun
Click here for Show Information
Horse Talk Magazine Calendar
Click here for More Information
Inter-County Saddle Club Open Horse Show
Click here for Class Sheet
Johnston County Horse Show Series
Click here for Show Information
Maryland-Pennsylvania Horse Show Circuit
Shows run May 1 – October
visit the Maryland-Pennsylvania Horse Show Circuit website for details
Nokesville Horse Society’s Open Western Schooling Shows
James Long Park
4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169
Nokesville Horse Society website
Old Dominion Show Series
website
Prince William Horse Association
Click here for Show Information
Roanoke Valley Horse Show
Click here for Show Information
Scott County Regional Horse Association
Click here for Show Information
Silver Star Farms Show Series
Click here for Show Information
Southeastern Virginia Speed Association
Click here for the SVSA website
Suffolk Horse Show Association
Click here for Show Information
Thunderhorse Farms Show Series
Click here for Show Information
Triangle Wide Horseman’s Association
Click here for Show information
Virginia Appaloosa Horse Club
Click here for show dates and information
Virginia Horse Journal Calendar
Click here for More Information
Virginia Horse Show Association
Click here for Show Information
Virginia Reining Horse Association
“March Into Spring Show” March 12 and 13 2011, Williamston, NC
click here for the VRHA website
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Virginia
Click here for Show Information
Western Riders of Virginia
Click here for Show Information
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VQHA Open Show Requirements:
- Participant must be a member in good standing with VQHA:
a) Quarter Horse Division participants must be a full member of VQHAb) All-Breed participants do not have to be a VQHA Member however, they must pay an administrative fee of $5 per Youth and $10 per Adult
- If an individual is not a current member of VQHA and would like for his/her points to count towards year- end awards, membership to VQHA must be postmarked and submitted within five business days after the date of the open show.
- Points/placing are per horse/rider team.
- Must compete in a minimum of five (5) open shows between January 1 and November 30 (Bonus Points will not count unless 5 open shows have been done must compete at the open show in the division which bonus points are assigned to. )
- Must accumulate a minimum of 15 points to be counted towards any division award.
- Any show open to horses of all breeds and all colors can be used for this program. Rodeos will count as open shows for those participants in the Timed Event Divisions.
- Youth participants must be 18 years of age or under as of January 1st of the current year, as specified in Rule 102 (g)(3) of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules & Regulations. Those who qualify for adult awards are those 19 years of age and older as of January 1st. Small Fry participants must be 11 years of age and under as of January 1st.
- Six places will count for points:
No. in class 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place 20 or more 7 6 5 4 3 2 6 – 19 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 3 2 1 0 0 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Dressage points are as follows:• 70 plus test score = 6 points• 65-69 test score = 5 points• 60-64 test score = 4 points• 55-59 test score = 3 points• 50-54 test score = 2 points• 45-49 test score = 1 points
- Participants who enter classes offered at AQHA/VQHA approved show circuits (single or multiple day events) will receive 10 bonus points to their selected division per circuit they attend (not per show). For example – If you compete in classes on one, two, or three days at a circuit show consisting of three (3) days of showing, you will be awarded a maximum of 10 points in your selected division (not 30).
- Participants who attend a VQHA District Meeting will receive 15 bonus points to their division of choice – maximum of 60 bonus points for the year. Attendance must be indicated on Point Reporting Forms and confirmed by the Regional Director. Youth who attend VQHYA Meetings will receive 10 bonus points to their division of choice – maximum of 50 bonus points for the year.
- Participants must complete an official VQHA Open Show Awards Program point reporting form. This form must contain the signature of the exhibitor and the authorized signature of the open show secretary (exhibitor and show secretary cannot be the same).
- Any discrepancies between the information submitted and that of the respective organizations will be resolved in favor of the organization’s authority.
- Point Reporting Forms must be received within 30 days of the Open Show date.
- The final Point Reporting Form for the year must be received (in hand, not postmarked by) no later than November 30th.
Quarter Horse and Open Divisions
- Youth Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Adult Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Youth Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
- Adult Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
- Youth Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
- Adult Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
- Youth Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
- Adult Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
- Youth Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
- Adult Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
- Small Fry Western Performance – Eligible classes: Walk/Jog, Go-As-You-Please, Western Horsemanship ,Trail, reining
- Small Fry Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Walk/Trot, Go-As-You-Please, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, any non-cantering Over Fences class
- Small Fry Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
- Youth Reining- Any open shows or or any reining show open to all breeds count(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
- Adult Reining- Any open shows or any reining show open to all breeds count(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
- Youth Trail (small fry trail will be included in western performance points)
- Adult Trail
- 18 Youth Over Fences – any over fence or hunter hack class (small fry over fences will be included in small fry hunt seat performance)
- Adult Over Fences – any over fence or hunter hack class
Exhibitors must comply with all rules and requirements for participation in both the VQHA and respective Open Show Associations. VQHA will present awards for Champion and Reserve in each division at the annual Year-End Banquet.
PLEASE NOTE: Fun classes such as egg-n-spoon, command break-n-out, and lead-line DO NOT qualify for points
Martinganza Quarter Horse Show
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