Photo Of The Week 3-28-2011

This photo was taken by Charlotte Hale (thanks Charlotte!). This is Bailey Hatcher and her barrel horse Shadow's Miracle. Bailey is one of those cowgirls that has a "need for speed" and she is so much fun to watch when she is "coming home" after her last turn on the barrels. Go Bailey!

My REALLY little pony: Einstein, the world's smallest stallion, gets set for first Birthday

By Daily Mail Reporter  - Last updated at 12:23 AM on 26th March 2011

He may not be able to compete in the Kentucky Derby, but he is surely as popular as the winner.
And with appearances on Oprah and across the U.S. it has certainly been an eventful first year for Einstein, the world's smallest stallion, as he approaches his birthday. Standing just 20inches tall, the horse attracted huge media interest when he was born in April last
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1369859/Einstein-worlds-smallest-horse-gets-set-birthday.html#ixzz1HfFtWCkY

Little and large: Regular-sized stallion Playboy stoops down for a closer inspection of his tiny cousin, Einstein

Thousands queued ata farm in Barnstead, New Hampshire for a glimpse of him. But while human interest was high, he didn't have many friends of his own breed.Now his quest to find buddies and his life at home with owners Charlie Cantrell and Rachel Wagner in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, will be published in a new a book to celebrate his birthday. 'This has been a remarkable year for us and for Einstein,' said Mr Cantrell, 44, who bought Einstein for their small farm along with his wife Rachel. 'We are both horse enthusiasts and we decided to get ourselves a miniature horse from the renowned breeder Judy Smith at a Miniature Horse Farm in New Hampshire.

Cute: Standing only 20 inches high hasn't stopped Einstein from becoming quite a celebrity with appearances on Oprah and across the U. S.

Little and large: Einstein's stallion friend Playboy towers over him as the pair meet up at home in New Hampshire

Read full story here on the Dailey Mail.co.uk

Carolina Horse Park 2011 Southern Pines Horse Trials II March 25-27, 2011

Photo of: Mt Regis Stables Cross Country Eventing Team - Salem VA - Instructor Shannon Simms

2011 Southern Pines Horse Trials II
MARCH 25 – 27, 2011
Divisions: A, I, P, T

THIS SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE!
Thurs. X-C courses open-3pm.
Fri. Dressage, X-C(p,t)
Sat. X-C(a,i), S.J.(p,t)
Sun. S.J.(a,i)

FINAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN EACH DIVISION. PLEASE CHECK FOR CHANGES. Help us plan-enter on Opening Day!
For all changes, corrections, and questions regarding entries and stabling, please email the secretary, Abbey Dondanville lecoeurtriste@earthlink.net
For online Entry Status, Omnibus and entry forms click here

Video and Photo Of The Week 3-21-2011

Video Of The Week

Rachael Sampson was kind enough to share this with us on our Horseva Facebook Page and I immediately fell in love with this video. Rachael's mom shot and put this video together and I think she did an amazing job. I also love the Rascal Flatts so the fact that they used their music makes this video even more special. This is Rachael Sampson on her beautiful horse "Frankie" warming up on the jump course. Thanks for sharing your beautiful horse with us Rachael!

Photo Of The Week

This is Riley. He belongs to Laura Owen. This was taken last week at the Green Hill Park Equestrian Center Horse Show. It was a nice warm day so later in the afternoon I think Riley was ready for his nap.

Understanding Your Broodmare Clinic - Amethyst Acres Equine Center - Saturday March 26, 2011

Amethyst Acres Equine Center Inc will be holding an "Understanding Your Broodmare" clinic on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Amethyst Acres is located at 9195 Springwood Road in Buchanan, VA 24066. For reservations and information call or email (540) 254-1017 deb@amethystacres.com or log onto their website here

Sprint Breakout Quarter Horse Show - Lexington Horse Center March 17-20, 2011

(Photo of Danielle Toms riding her Quarter Horse "Billy" courtesy of Horseva.com)

March 17-20 Spring Breakout Quarter Horse Show - VHC

Four-day Quarter horse show offering a full line-up of Blue Ridge Quarter Horse Association, Southern Maryland Quarter Horse Association, Virginia Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Association sanctioned halter and performance classes.
Location: Anderson Coliseum, Ault Pavilion, Moore Arena
Contact: Dave Higgins at 434-315-4434 or Miriam Louk at 757-242-6248
Website: http://www.springbreakoutaqha.com/

BCHA Group Outing to Equine Educational Seminar

The Botetourt County Horseman's Association is offering a group outing to Equine Educational Seminar on March 20, 2011 at the Alphine-Stuart Livestock Teaching Arena - Blacksburg VA

Date and Time: Sunday, March 20 · 7:00am - 10:00am
Location: Alphine-Stuart Livestock Teaching Arena in Blacksburg
Hosted By: Botetourt County Horseman's Association
BCHA is planning a group to all go together and enjoy a day of education about our favorite thing and what is more fun than doing it with friends.
To register and attend in the group contact: Rebekah Woodie at ncook@rbnet.com or 540.761.8958.
Registration begins at 8:00AM and the first session starts at 8:30. This free event is sponsored by the South West Virginia Dressage Association in conjunction with the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at Virginia Tech.

This wonderful Equine Education Seminar will offer an impressive group of equine professionals speaking and giving educational demonstrations offering information on the following:
* Large Animal Medicine (how to recognize symptoms of Equine Tick Borne Diseases)
* Information on Natural Balanced Barefoot Trim
* Demonstrations on the art of Long Lining
* Equine law topics on how to protect yourself and know the laws
* A round table on the new 2011 USDF Dressage tests
* Demonstrations on the importance of stadium jumping
* Sales topics such as what to expect when buying and selling your horses at auction
* Demonstrations on reining and a dressage freestyle exhibitions during lunch break

To register and attend in the group contact: Rebekah Woodie at ncook@rbnet.com or 540.761.8958

Photos from the 3-13-2011 GHPEC Winter Series III Horse Show at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center

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Photos from last Sunday's Green Hill Park Equestrian Winter Series III Horse Show. The weather was great and the classes were full. Thanks go out to all the volunteers who helped out at this fun horse show!

Photo of The Week 3-14-2011

This is a photo of my BFF's farm in Purcellville Va. I got up one morning real early before breakfast while the fog was all around the farm and I was lucky enough to get a few good shots. I love the contrast of this photo. Check out The Overlook Farm's website here

Pet Rabies Clinic At The New Southern States Store Saturday March 12 from 9AM-11AM

Pet Rabies Clinic at the new store this Saturday, March 12th 9AM-11AM. Provided by Angels of Assisi. Read Mountain FFA will be selling hot dogs as well at lunchtime. Beautiful weekend ahead.......... bring your pets and browse the new store.

Here are the details: Angels of Assisi veterinarians will be conducting a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats this Saturday, March 12, at the new Southern States Roanoke Co-op, 8649 Cloverdale Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. The cost is $5 per pet. If you would like a 3yr vaccination you need to bring proof of prior vaccination. Pets without a vacc. history will be giving a 1 yr shot.

March 12 -13 *** House Mountain Horse Show

House Mountain Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center is a two-day regional schooling show for hunter and jumper riders.

(Graphic version of photo of Rachael Sampson with her hunter/jumper horse Frankie)

Event: House Mountain Horse Show
Date: March 12-13
Location: Virginia Horse Center - East Complex
Contact: Molly Trible Moore at 540-261-6928
Forms: Prize List, Entry Blank

Green Hill Park Equestrian Center Winter Show Series Last Show Will Be Held On March 13, 2011

Green Hill Park Equestrian Center Final Show of the Winter Series March 13, 2011

Listed below are the dates for the GHPEC Winter Series Show number III.

This is a Blue Ridge Horse Force Sanctioned horse show but BRHF classes are open to anyone.

Co-sponsored by Roanoke Valley Pony Club

March 13 - GHPEC Winter Series III - Contact: Tamla Nichols  Show Flyer  

Click here for a GHPEC Winter Series Show Entry Form

Managers: GHPEC Advisory Committee
Awards: Ribbons 1st through 6th
Starting Time: 11:00 a.m. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.
Entry Fee: $ 8 per class

For more information contact: Tamla Nichols at 540-890-5770 or email tamlanichols@verizon.net

In case of inclement weather:
Call 540-387-6256 (GHPEC Phone) or long onto http://www.ghpec.org/ by 9:00 a.m. on show date if weather is questionable. A message will be on the answering machine if the show has been cancelled due to weather conditions. A cancelled show will not be rescheduled.

Virginia Reining Horse Association March into Spring Show

March 12 - 13, 2011

Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center - Williamston, NC

Two slates of NRHA approved classes including Beginner, VRHA Green,
NRHA Green Reiner 1 and 2 and Saturday AQHA classes.

Please note: this show and the Memorial Day Classic show
are the only 2 affiliate qualifying shows this year.

Total Added Money $8,600

Weekend Awards

Thank You to the Sponsors of our Weekend Awards:

Stonesifer Performance Horses, JK Ranch Supply, Chris Wiley Custom Saddles and Clayton's Fine Western

Weekend Awards will be awarded for

Beginner Reiner, VRHA Green Reiner , Youth Rookie, Rookie Professional, Rookie 1 & 2

Fees and Reservations
Stalls for Show:

VRHA members $135, non-members $150

Stalls for Rookie Day Participants:

VRHA members $115, non-members $135

(2 bags of shavings included in stall prices)

RV hook-ups: VRHA members $80, non-members $100

Paid warm-ups: $25 for 5 minutes

Office Fee: $20 per horse

Video Fee: $6 per run

For stalls, extra shavings, paid warm-ups and

RV hook-ups please contact Gail Berghorn at

813-426-5707 or http://www.showsecretaries.com/

* Current negative coggins required for all horses

Equine Educational Seminar - Saturday March 12, 2011 - Virginia Intermont Riding Center - Bristol VA

The Mountain Empire Dressage Association invites you to our Equine Educational Seminar! We also offer easy-on-the-wallet, low-stress, high-fun schooling shows, ride-a-tests, and fun shows! If you are in or near the SW VA area, check us out! http://www.medressage.org/

March 11-13 Downunder Horsemanship 3 Day Fundamentals Clinic

March 11-13: Downunder Horsemanship 3 day Fundamentals Clinic

Instruction straight from the Downunder Horsemanship's Fundamentals Series, including both groundwork and riding exercises. Limited to 12 horse and rider combinations. Auditors are welcome.

Location: Moore Arena Times: Friday 8am-5pm/ Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm
Contact: Dale Cunningham 303.809.2006 Email: DaleC@downunderhorsemanship.com
Website: http://downunderhorsemanship.com/events/clinic_certified_clinician.cfm

March 11-12: United Professional Horseman's Association Riding Saddleseat Clinic

March 11-12: United Professional Horseman's Association Riding Saddleseat Clinic - Two-day riding clinic at the Virginia Horse Center - Bent Tree Barn 5 and Arena

Graphic version of the photo of Gabbie Clauser after winning the 10 and under Walk/Trot Saddleseat Equitation Championship on "She's a Genuine Jewel"

Two-day riding clinic. UPHA Chapter 18 announces that, by popular demand, Ellen Beard will return as clinician and instructor for their annual Saddle Seat Riding Clinic at the VHC. The clinic offers private or group lessons and the option of bringing your own horse or riding a horse provided by one of the chapter members. Driving lessons are also available, and auditors are welcome.
Location: Bent Tree Barn 5 and Arena
Contact: Nancy Troutman at 540-384-6909 or Smith Lilly 304.952.9368
Email: mwsinc516@aol.com
rackandtrot@frontiernet.net

Photo of The Week 3-7-2011

Photo by: Christina Lee for horseva.com - "Riders Ready For The Sales Ring" - Mid Winter Horse Sale

Camping With Horses - Story by Bonnie Davis for Myhorse.com

Horse camping allows you to ride on trails in areas you've always dreamed about. Everyone - regardless of age, physical condition, or finances - can camp. It doesn't require pack stock or equipment. You simply select a site, set up a camp, then saddle your equine friend and hit the trails.


On your own horse, you'll be able to access thousands of miles of trails, from oceans to lakeshores, mountain meadows to desert sands, local open space to wilderness. All you need for a safe and fun adventure is the ability to get there, and the know-how to plan ahead. Here are some tips to get you started.

Find Time
If you work fulltime, plan to camp on the weekends, long holiday weekends, or during your vacation time. For short trips, select†a horse camp close to home. Hauling 500 miles to camp for a few hours is stressful for both you and your horse. You'll spend more time on the road than on the trail. Save long trips for an extended four-day weekend or longer.

When choosing when and where to go, consider the time of year. Camping in high altitudes in November can mean snow.†Desert camping in July can mean 100-plus-degree heat. Two or three days before leaving, contact the agency in charge of the camp, and ask about the weather and any "temporary regulations" (seasonal restrictions).

Read full article here