With hurricane Florence expecting to make landfall this week, the End of Summer Showdown has been rescheduled to September 21-23. We apologize for any inconvenience, but feel that this change was necessary to ensure exhibitor safety and the success of the show. We look forward to seeing everyone September 21-23 in Culpeper.
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The horse industry has lost another true horseman. Bob Purks of King George, Virginia is now with the master of all. He will be truly missed by the Virginia Quarter Horse Association, the Maryland State Quarter Horse Association and the Virginia Palomino Association just to name a few. Bob was a dedication horseman that dearly loved and cared for his four legged passion. Bob has not only shown at some of the largest AQHA shows, but he has had his share of winners. Bob’s health seemed to be taking it’s toll on him as it does if we live long enough. He wanted to show his fine horses as long as he could.
Last year, Bob and his loving wife Judy Purks showed at their first Palomino World Championship Show in Tunica, MS. In fact, it was their first time to show their beautiful Palomino at an approved PHBA show. They had such a wonderful time that he was determined to participate again in 2018. As ill as he was, he was determined make the long trip to Mississippi. In July, Judy and Bob headed off to Tunica for the Palomino World Championship Show with his Palomino mare and his Palomino Bred gelding that he was so excited to have in competition. He did get to see his Palomino mare shown, but had to be flown back to Virginia before seeing the gelding shown. Upon his arrival in Virginia he was immediately hospitalized. It was Bob’s last horse show.
Bob may be missed, but many will not forget him and the fine horses he bred and successfully showed.
-Don Coats
It is time once again to choose this years VQHA Most Valuable Professional. This award is given by the AQHA to the Most Valuable Professional Horseman belonging to each state and provincial affiliate in recognition of service and support to that affiliate. Please submit the nomination form to Tina Stoher, no later than September 184, 2018.
The 2018 VQHA Virginia Bred Futurity will be held with the End of Summer Showdown in Culpeper, Virginia on September 14 -16.
NEW for 2018
- $8,000 Grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board – Up From $6,000 in 2017
- Owner and Rider CAN be from ANYWHERE
- Purse allocated by Number of Entries
NEW Purse Structure
- Total purse divided by the number of entries in all classes. MORE ENTRIES in the Class means BIGGER PURSE!!!
- Total purse = Entry Fees added to Majority of $8,000 provided by the Grant from the Virginia Horse Industry board, less approximately $500 for expenses.
- Classes are placed through sixth place.
- Twenty percent (20%) of the winnings awarded to Stallion Nominator.
Futurity Conditions
Stallions Must Be Nominated for 2018
- Stallions Nominated in 2018 – All Foals can compete in 2018
- Stallion Nomination fees are graduated – $100 for one foal to be eligible, $200 for two foals to be eligible and $300 for three or more foals to be eligible.
- Mare Owners can Nominate Stallions
- Advertise Stallions and Eligible Foals on VA Bred page of VQHA website.
Eligibility of Entries – NEW Eligibility for Owners and Exhibitors
- Futurity Entries must be foaled in Virginia and designated on the registration papers.
- NEW – Owners and exhibitors from ANYWHERE may participate with eligible entries.
2018 Virginia Bred Nomination Form
2018 Virginia Bred Rules and Regulations
This year the Spring Breakout / Dave Higgins Memorial Show will be held April 20-22, 2018. We listened to our exhibitors and pushed the show date back this year, with hopes of better weather than in years past.
Once again we will be featuring 6 judges and VQHA points will count double. The show will feature several money added classes, including a Ranch Rail jackpot class based on the highest placing horse shown both days. We are excited to once again be the host show for the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure class. This class is always an exciting one to watch, featuring some of the best horses in the country.
This is going to be a fun show!! We encourage everyone to book your stalls early, this is going to be one you’re not going to want to miss!!
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