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 $100* 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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2008 Open Horse Show Listings
 If your group is interested in listing your Show or Trail Ride please send an email to the Web Site Administrator.
Atlantic Saddle Club
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Blue Ridge Riding Club
April 27, May 18, June 8, September 21, 2008
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Capital Horse Shows Association
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Carolina Mane Event Show Circuit
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Chesterfield Horse Shows
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Double Nickel Horse Show Classic
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East Coast Open Show Circuit
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HITS Horse Shows in the Sun
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Horse Talk Magazine Calandar
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Johnston County Horse Show Series
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Just Horsin Round Open Horse Show
October 4 - 5, 2008
Beth Tew 252 753-8069
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Old Dominion Buckskin Association
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Mica Springs Farm
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Directions
Prince William Horse Association
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Roanoke Valley Horse Show
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S&D Painted Acres
June 22, August 9, 2008
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Scott County Regional Horse Association
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Silver Star Farms Show Series
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Suffolk Horse Show Association
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Thunderhorse Farms Show Series
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Triangle Wide Horseman's Association
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Virginia Horse Journal Calendar
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Virginia Horse Show Association
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Virginia Horse Center, Lexington Virginia
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Western Riders of Virginia
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VQHA Open Show Requirements:
PLEASE NOTE: Fun classes such as egg-n-spoon, command break-n-out, and lead-line DO NOT qualify for points.
- Participant must be a member in good standing with VQHA. 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.
- Horse must be a registered American Quarter Horse.
- Points/placing are per horse/rider team.
- Must compete in a minimum of five (5) Virginia open shows between January 1 and November 30
- 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 in the state of Virginia 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 10 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).
Please DO NOT send class sheets or show bills from show with results - we will not count your points if not reported as stated above.
- 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.
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, Trail, Reining, Western Riding
- Adult Western Performance – Eligible classes: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Trail, Reining, Western Riding
- Youth Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Working Hunter, Equitation Over Fences, Jumping
- Adult Hunt Seat Performance – Eligible classes: Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Working Hunter, Equitation Over Fences, Jumping
- 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
- 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
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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