This year, the program will offer classes the following shows:
● Virginia National Stock Horse Show at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA, May 15-17
● Jac O’Lantern Classic at the Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
Overview information for entries: National Stock Horse Show
Classes for this show, hosted by the VQHA, will take place on May 16 and 17, 2026, at the National Stock Horse Show. Classes are open to any stockhorse type born in Virginia. The class line up is:
- Non-pro Ranch Riding
- Non-pro Ranch Trail
- Non-pro Ranch Rail
- Open Ranch Riding
- Non-pro Halter Mares
- Non-pro Halter Geldings
- Non-pro Western WJ
- Non-pro HUS WT
- Open HUS WTC
See the showbill for more information, Reserve stalls here.
The Entry fee is $50 per class.
Payouts are jackpotted, with added money. Buckles to high-point horse in 2 non-pro divisions:
- Division 1: HUS, WP, Halter
- Division 2: Ranch Classes
Sire or dam of entered horses may be nominated. This is optional. Nominators receive publicity for their mare/stallion through the VQHA newsletter, Facebook posts, and press releases distributed to statewide media outlets and the VQHA website. This publicity will highlight individual breeders/owners and help position Virginia as a viable place to shop for horses. See entry form for nomination information.
Nomination fee is $10 fee per sire or dam (not paid by lifetime program members)
Important procedures. If you are entering other classes, you will need to go to the office to get your number. You will need to pay for all other classes, stalls, and fees separately. Va-Bred classes do not count for flat fee rates. They are separate from the rest of the show.
If you are only showing in Va Bred classes, you will need to go to the show office, provide proof of payment for your online entry, and pick up your number.
