VQHA Open Show Program

Newly Revised Rules for 2010!

Click here for the 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. New for 2010, the program includes both a registered American Quarter Horse and All-Breed divisions.

In order to collect points in the VQHA Open Show Program:

  1. Participant must be a member in good standing with VQHAa) 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

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.

Aspen Hill Open Show
May 22, June 26, July 31, September 4
Halter, Western, Hunt Seat, Pee-Wee, & Fun Classes Offered
Visit the Aspen Hill Open Show website for more information

Atlantic Reined Cow Horse
Tentative Schedule:
April 8 – 9  Todd Crawford Clinic, Shartlesville, PA
April 10-11 Mountain Springs, Shartlesville, PA View Schedule
May 15-16  Mountain Springs, Shartlesville, PA
June 19-20  Willow Brook Arena, Catasauqua, PA
July 10-11  Willow Brook Arena, Catasauqua, PA
Aug. 21-22 Mtn. Springs Arena, Shartlesville, PA
Sept 25-26 Willow Brook Arena, Catasauqua, PA
Visit the Atlantic Reined Cow Horse website for more information

Atlantic Saddle Club
April 17 – Judge Jennifer Smith
May 1 – Wendy Snyder
May 15 – Jennifer Johnson
June 12 – Ken Davis
July 10 – Laurie Maddox
July 31 – Kate Higgins
August 14 – TBD
September 11 – Lori Stroud
October 9 -  Wendy Snyder
October 23 – Ken Davis
East Coast Equestrian Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Click here for Show Information

Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit
May 8-9, August 14-15, Dec. 18-19
Click here for show dates and information

Central Virginia Paint Horse Club
April 10: Spring Trail Ride, Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg
June 5-6: Spring into Summer Color Show
July 31-August 1: Northeast Connection Zone 7 Zone-O-Rama
October 8-10: Fall Color Classic Futurity Paint-O-Rama
Click here for Show and Association information

Chesterfield Horse Shows
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Click here for Show Information

Double T Farms (Elizabeth City, NC)
March 27, April 17, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28, Sept 25, Oct 30
Click here for website and show schedule

East Coast Open Show Circuit
April 24-25: 7th Annual April Premier Open Horse Show
June 19-20: 7th Annual Martin Festival Open Horse Show
July 17-18: 7th Annual Freedom Classic Open Horse Show
Sept. 24-26: 11th Annual Sunnyside Open Horse Show
Click here for East Coast website

Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad
Ride with the Richmond Mounted Squad on May 9, 2010
Open Show is August 8 at Dorey Park, Henrico, Va.
Click here for the Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad website

HITS Horse Shows in the Sun
April 21-25: COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL
July 7-11: SHOWDAY NATIONAL
July 14-18: CAVALIER CLASSIC
August 18-22: WINSTON NATIONAL
August 25-29: CONSTITUTION CLASSIC
September 29 – October :3CULPEPER FINALS
Click here for Show Information

Horse Talk Magazine Calendar
Click here for More Information

Inter-County Saddle Club Open Horse Show
March 20, April 17, May 15, June 5, July 31, August 21, September 18, October 23, November 20
233 Woodville Rd, Hertford, NC 27944
Click here for Class Sheet

Johnston County Horse Show Series
March 20, 2010 (raindate 3/21/2010) – Judge Beth Tew
April 17, 2010 (raindate 4/18/2010) – Judge Ken Davis
May 22, 2010 (raindate 5/23/2010) – Judge Elizabeth O’Briant
June 26, 2010 (raindate 6/27/2010) – Judge Christine Fulford
Sept. 4, 2010 (raindate 9/5/2010) – Judge Mary Miller Jordan
Oct. 2, 2010 (raindate 10/3/2010) Fall Fling – Judge Lauren Maddox
Nov. 6, 2010 (raindate 11/7/2010) – Judge Wendy Snyder
Dec. 4, 2010 (raindate 12/5/2010) – Judge Derek Bomberger (Last show is Double Pointed)
Click here for Show Information

Mountain View Arena 2009 Show Series
June 13, July 11, August 16, September 13, October 11
Open to All Western Horse Show Series
435 Lofton Road, Raphine, VA
Download Show Flyer

Old Dominion Show Series
website
April 25, May 23, June 27, September 6
Frying Pan Park · Herndon, VA
(540) 735-7769 – Stall Reservations

Prince William Horse Association
English Show Dates
March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, September 26
(October 24 Rain Date)
Western Show Dates
April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11, August 15, September 19
(October 3 Rain Date)
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
Saturday May 8th – Judge-TBA
Saturday June 19- Judge–TBA
Saturday July 10th – Judge-Joyce Ainsworth
Saturday August 7th – Judge-TBA
Saturday September 11th – Judge-TBA
Saturday October 16th-Judge-TBA
Saturday November 14th-Judge-TBA
Click here for Show Information

Southeastern Virginia Speed Association
Merry Oaks Stables: April 17; May 22; June 12
Bit By Bit Farm: Jul 10; August 14; September 11; October 2
Download Show Flyer

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 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:

  1. 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

  1. 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.
  1. Points/placing are per horse/rider team.
  2. 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. )
  3. Must accumulate a minimum of 15 points to be counted towards any division award.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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).
  9. 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.
  10. 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).
  11. Any discrepancies between the information submitted and that of the respective organizations will be resolved in favor of the organization’s authority.
  12. Point Reporting Forms must be received within 30 days of the Open Show date.
  13. 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

  1. Youth Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
  2. Adult Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
  3. Youth Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
  4. Adult Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, , Western Riding
  5. Youth Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
  6. Adult Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation
  7. Youth Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
  8. Adult Dressage – Eligible classes: Flat Tests, Freestyle and Equitation
  9. Youth Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
  10. Adult Speed Performance – Eligible classes: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Stake Race
  11. Small Fry Western Performance – Eligible classes:  Walk/Jog, Go-As-You-Please, Western Horsemanship ,Trail, reining
  12. Small Fry Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes:  Walk/Trot, Go-As-You-Please, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, any non-cantering Over Fences class
  13. Small Fry Halter/Showmanship – Eligible classes: Halter, Showmanship at Halter
  14. Youth Reining- Any open shows or or any reining show open to all breeds count(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
  15. Adult Reining- Any open shows or any reining show open to all breeds count(example: NRHA shows will count for points)
  16. Youth Trail (small fry trail will be included in western performance points)
  17. Adult Trail
  18. 18 Youth Over Fences – any over fence or hunter hack class (small fry over fences will be included in small fry hunt seat performance)
  19. 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 up to 6th place 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

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