Lexington Spring Encore Hunter Jumper "AA" Horse Show

(photo taken by Christina Lee for horseva.com)

May 4-8: **Lexington Spring Encore "AA"

United States Equestrian Federation "AA" rated Hunter and Jumper horse show, featuring the new $10.000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA Hunter Derby on Friday night and the $25,000 Grand Prix show jumping on Saturday evening.
Location: The Virginia Horse Center - Lexington Virginia - All facilities
Contact: Leslie Brown at 540-464-2961, Fax 540-258-1829
Email: birnamfarm@rockbridge.net
Prize List , Covers

Local Equistrian seeks America's Favorite Trail Horse

Christine and Scotia Haxton of Buchanan ride on trail rides competitively. Both mother and daughter are involved in the 4H Horse and Pony Club that meets at the Fincastle Community Center. On May 7, Christine will be on her horse, a Haflinger named McDon, in a competition on a Network channel (From what she understands it is one of the major networks CBS, NBC or ABC) as a reality show hoping to be chosen America's Favorite Trail Horse - ACTHA

Read the entire article here

***Horseva readers please keep us posted on Christine so if she makes it to the finals we can put out the word to all our readers to please go and vote for her. Thanks! Christina Lee - Horseva

SWVADA Fix-A-Tests - June 18, 2011

(Elizabeth Strand on Sizzle courtesy of Horseva)

SWVADA Fix-A-Test

 June 18, 2011

Pre-registration required!

Paid entries handled on a first come basis. Once full, paid entries will be taken and held for a lottery drawing if there are cancellations

Cost: $40 SWVADA members $45 non-members

 June 18: SWVADA Fix A Test

Opening: May 20th

Closing: June 10th

Judge: Tracey Smith-Oliver, L

Manager/Secretary: Nan Palmer

 1428 Gosling Drive

 Bedford, VA 24523

Call: 540-297-5337 or Email Nan at: Palmer16@verizon.net

Ride With Pride Open Horse Show - July 23, 2011

The Ride With Pride Open Horse Show will be July 23, 2011

 at Cedar Cedar Creek Stables in Staunton, VA.

All proceeds benefit Ride With Pride, Inc - Augusta County Therapeutic Riding Program.
Lots of fun classes for beginners and inexperienced riders and horses.
For more information please call 540-292-1654

Be Sure To Stop By The Pet Expo Friday 12P-8P and Saturday 10A-6P - Roanoke Civic Center

Join Horseva.com, Green Hill Park Equestrian Center (ghpec.org), The Blue Ridge Horse Force (brhf.com) and The World According To Lexi at the first ever Pet Expo at the Roanoke Special Events Center at the Roanoke Civic Center. The Pet Expo runs Friday 12P-8P and Saturday 10A-6P. Here are some photos of our set up. We have great prizes you can all register for your chance to win. Nitro will also be with me doing demonstations. Be sure to stop by and say hi! Christina and Nitro

Admission is $ 7 adults, $ 5 kids 3-12 and Seniors 65+; kids 2 and under FREE.

If you are over 65 and want a coupon to get in FREE - to download and pring click the following link: http://www.petexpova.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/HTB-Coupon.jpg

April 27 - May 1, 2011 "AA" Hunter Jumper Horse Show with $ 25,000 Grand Prix

(Photo taken by Christina Lee for horseva.com - all rights reserved)

April 27 - May 01: **Lexington Spring Premiere Hunter Jumper "AA" Horse Show

NCHJA * VHSA * MHSA

Location: Virginia Horse Center - all facilities

United States Equestrian Federation "AA" rated Hunter and Jumper horse show, featuring $25,000 Grand Prix (George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Grand Prix) show jumping on Saturday evening.
This show is a AA Jumper 4 star World Champion Hunter Rider Event.
Contact: Leslie Brown at 540-464-2961, Fax 540-258-1829
Email: birnamfarm@rockbridge.net
Prize List , Covers

***Emerging athletes training program May 2 - 3, 2011 sponsored by SWVHJA***

Photo of the Week 4-25-2011

Our Photo of The Week is in memory of The Rocketeer aka "Ladd" pictured above. Ladd passed away in January this year and he would have turned 20 next week. This great steed was owned and ridden by the very talented Dana Lacy of Roanoke Va. I know Dana misses him everyday. Ladd was a beautiful and  talented horse with a huge heart.

Triple M Farms Spring Fun Show - April 30, 2011

Join the folks at Triple M Farms for their Spring Fun Show on April 30, 2011 starting at 11AM. This is a BRHF sanctioned fun horse show with classes starting with Model, Showmanship, Costume, Pleasure Driving, Western, Trail Racking, Country Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Ride A Buck just to name a few.
This show is an all breed open show and you don not have to be a member of the BRHF to show.

Event: Spring Fun Show sanctioned by the BRHF
Location: Triple M Farms - Goodview VA
Judge: Jamie Abee          50/50 Raffle            Food will be available on the show grounds.
$ 6 per class - Classes will offer a 1st place trophy and then ribbons 2nd through 8th place
Click here for the Show Flyer

Triple M Farms - 1661 Mill Iron Road, Goodview VA 24095
Directions from Vinton take left off 460 at Hardees on to Rt 24 for 9 milkes take a right onto Mill Iron Rd Go 3/10 of a mile on the right.
Directions from Bedford take 122 toward SML and take a right onto Dickerson Mill Rd, follow rd to end and take a right on to RT 24 and go 1/2 mile, take a left onto Mill Iron Rd 3/10 mile on the right.

Horseva Is Proud To Be Participating in Roanoke's First Pet Expo!

Horseva.com will be participating in the first Pet Expo next weekend at the Roanoke Civic Center. Please stop by and say hi to Nitro and I. We will have a computer set up sharing all the great websites where local folks can go to find out all about Green Hill Park Equestrian Center, The Blue Ridge Horse Forse, Horseva, and The World According To Lexi. Stop by and register for your chance to win a horse, dog and cat prize packs. We would love to see some of our followers/readers. I will be "camera ready" so wear your cowboy hats (optional)! Click Here for more information on Pet Ex

PS: They might have some space for additional venders but you would need to call A. S. A. P.!
Click here if you want to be part of the first Pet Ex!

Photo of The Week 4-18-2011

Our photo of the week was submitted on our Horseva Facebook Page by Laura Martlock (thanks Laura).

This is little Haley Tripple with a horse named Goldilocks. What a great team! I think someday she could be a CEC (Cheif Executive Cowchick) if she players her cards right ;o)

If you have a favorite photo with your horse featured in the picture, just post it on our Horseva Facebook Page and it might be chosen for our Photo Of The Week on Horseva.com!

Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Presents the ODGHA Horse Classic April 15-16, 2011 - Virginia Horse Center

April 15-16: ODGHA Classic Horse Show

Photo taken by Christina Lee for horseva.com - all rights reserved

This show is for all flat shod TWH, Spotted Saddle horses, Racking Horses, and UMH horses. There are over 100 rail classes as well as more than a dozen versatility classes including Barrels, Poles, and Dressage. There are fun classes such as Water Glass to test your skills.

Location: Virginia Horse Center - Lexington Virginia
Arena - East Complex - http://horsecenter.org/view.asp?id=home
Times: Classes begin at 8am daily and run to 10pm each evening.
Contact: Alice Martens 540.879.9976 alice@truckequip-va.comor
or Tom Gossard 540.630.1632 tom-gossard@hotmail.com
 Websites: http://www.odgha/
The Host Hotel is Howard Johnson's. Click here for details

The Bedford Co. Hunt presents 2011 Spring Horse Show

The Bedford Co. Hunt presents their 2011 Spring Horse Show at Randolph College Riding Center on Saturday April 16, and Sunday April 17, 2011

Photo of Tabitha Thompson taken by Liz Carter

Saturday April 16, 2011 - Show begins at 8:30AM - Schooling permitted until 8AM

Recognized by SWVHJA

Judge: Bet Poarch
***Every class offered herein which is covered by the rules and specifications of the current SWVHJA rule book will be conducted and judged in accordance therewith***

Sunday April 17, 2011 - Show begins at 8:30AM - Schooling permitted until 8:00AM
Recognized by The Blue Ridge Horse Force
Judge: Ann Walker
Location: Randoph College Riding Center  -  Hawkins Mill Rd - Lynchburg, VA
Show Manager: Kindra Kenny (540) - 597-9661
Stalls Available: Call Randolph College (434) - 384-3231

BCHA Horse Tack n'Trade Sale - ALL TABLES HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT - Don't Miss This Sale!!!

BCHA's Horse Tack n' Trade Sale

Time: Saturday, April 16 · 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location:VFW in Daleville, VA off Route 220
Created By: Botetourt County Horseman's Association Come on out to Botetourt County on Saturday, April 16, 2011 for a Tack ‘n Trade. Everything Equine!

SELL IT. BUY IT. TRADE IT.

If you have something to SELL...looking to BUY...or hoping to TRADE…The Tack ‘N Trade wants YOU! Get ready for the horse show season NOW!

Update: All the tables at this sale have been SOLD OUT! What that means to all of us is there is going to be a lot of great things to look at, buy or trade. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up some great items for a great deal!


Come and check out the deals!


There will be some used tack and apparel. There may also be equine services from training, lessons, stabling, breeding, vetting, horses for sale, etc. There could also be some items created especially for the equine enthusiast from jewelry, apparel, equine nutrition and more. EVERYTHING EQUINE is welcome!!

The 10th Annual Great American Trail Horse Sale and Competition

April 15-17: Great American Trail Horse Sale and CompetitionOur 10th anniversary Sale, don't miss this exciting event. On Friday we will be offering clinics, seminars, demonstrations and our Trail Competition for the sale horses. Saturday will be the finals of $2,000 Trail Competition followed by the Horse Sale. NEW THIS YEAR Sunday will be an Open Amateur and Youth Trail Competition to be held on the cross country field. Open to all horses and spectators. See our website for details.


Special ESTATE AUCTION to be held Saturday at 6:30pm. Offering Custom made saddles and tack, Civil War, Us Military bits and saddle. Many collectibles and over 60 additional saddles included.

Contact: Turnbull Equine Productions at 704.272.9359
Location: Anderson Coliseum
Times: Friday 10AM ($5 fee) Saturday 9AM and Sunday 11AM
Website: http://www.greatamericantrailhorsesale.com/
Email: ga.trailhorse@gmail.com

Horses 101 - Educational Workshop - April 16, 2011 - New River Valley Fairgrounds - Dublin VA

Horses 101 - Educational Workshop - Saturday April 16, 2011

New River Valley Fairgrounds Dublin, VA    -    10:00 AM - 2:00PM

Open to all ages and levels of Horsemanship

Topics to include:
* Basic Farrier Care
How often to trim or shoe, how to hold the horse for the farrier, etc.

* Handy Items to Have Around the Barn
Everyday household items that make barn life on a budget easier.

* When to Call the Vet
How to take care of minor issues yourself and when you should get professional help.

* Proper Fitting and Adjustment of Tack and Equipment
How to decide what size bit / halter / blanket / saddle etc, and how to adjust it properly.

* How To Read a Feed Tag
What the different protein / fat / fiber levels mean for your horse.

* Trailer Safety Quiz
Can you find the safety issues in our demo trailer?                    KIDS CORNER!!
Instructors will be on hand to help your kids learn about parts of the horse, coat colors & patterns, and tack.  Cost of $10.00 per person. Kids five & under free.
Pre-registration appreciated but not required. Email or call horses@verizon.net  or  540-616-7001

 

The Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Horse Show Is This Weekend At Virginia Tech

The Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Horse Show will be this Saturday April 16, 2011 starting at 8:30AM

Location: Alphin Stuart Arena - Virginia Tech

We Remember Emily Jane Hilscher

The Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Horse Show is a Hunter/Jumper/Western/Driving and Gymkhana show with all proceeds going to the Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Scholarship.

****This Horse Show is a Southwest District 4-H Qualifying Show****

Emily had a great sense of humor, and a sensibility beyond her years. She was a skilled horsewoman,
an animal lover, imaginative artisan, and enthusiastic cook. She was a great sister, daughter and friend.
Emily Jane was a freshman at Virginia Tech, majoring in Animal and Poultry Sciences. Growing up in the rural community of Rappahannock County, Virginia Emily loved the beauty of the mountains, the rolling fields, the abundant wildlife and farm animals that surrounded her. Her passion for horses was evident from the age of 3. She was an accomplished rider who became a member of the Virginia Tech equestrian team in the spring of 2007, as well as a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. She showed great promise as an intercollegiate rider having a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a great deal of determination.

Emily Jane had a passion for people as well. Emily was always trying to save someone or something. She was in constant search for justice and worked to right wrongs without regard for her popularity. She just wanted people to be happy. She celebrated the incredible diversity of her friends who were young and old, made of many races and who had many talents. It was the love of Rappahannock County and its people that inspired her to study animal science in hope of returning to the county after graduation to make it her permanent home.

For moreinformation and the prize list click here

Emily Jane Hilscher Memorial Horse Show Facebook Page

Old Dominion Saddlebred Show - April 22-23, 2011 - Virginia Horse Center

Photo submitted by Gary Clauser Sr - This is Gabbie Clauser riding a beautiful Saddlebred "She's A Genuine Jewel"

April 22-23 Old Dominion Saddlebred Show
Show benefiting the Old Dominion Futurity will feature 3-gaited, 5-gaited, fine harness, park, pleasure prospect, equitation, Academy, children’s, fun classes and more.


Location: East Complex Arena
Contact: Carolyn Folkers at 434-386-4350

Shenandoah Valley Spring Arabian Classic Horse Show "A" April 22-24, 2011 - Virginia Horse Center

April 22-24: **Spring Arabian Classic Horse Show "A"

(Photo taken by Christina Lee for horseva.com - all rights reserved)

Arabian Horse Association rated, USDF rated, and USEF "A" rated Arabian, Half-Arabian and Dressage horse show. Featured are Sport Horse, Dressage, all seats of Equitation (hunt seat, reining seat, and saddle seat), Sidesaddle, Halter, Liberty, English and Country Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Native Costume, and Trail competition. Highlights for Saturday evening starting at 6:30PM are Mounted Native Costume, Liberty and Dog Races. Admission is FREE!

Location: Virginia Horse Center in Lexington Virginia
Arena: Anderson Coliseum
Contact: Sherri Re at 281-513-5745
Website: Click here
Email: sherrire101@yahoo.com

T. G. I. F. - Video of Crazy Horse Jumping

Franklin County Equestrian Club ~ Gymkhana & Game Horse Show - April 9, 2011

Franklin County Equestrian Club ~ Gymkhana & Game Show

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Registration at 8:00 A.M. Show begins at 10:00 A.M.

Location: Ginther’s Farm, Rocky Mount, VA
Entry Fees - $8.00 per class.
Ribbons through 6th place.
High Point Champion and Reserve Champion
Given in Gymkhana (Novice, Youth & Adult) and Games Division
See office for exact classes in each division.
Concession will be available. 50/50 Drawing.
Classes: Please see the office for any question about divisions/classes.
All classes are FCEC sanctioned and those indicated by * are BRHF sanctioned.

Show Sanctioned By: Blue Ridge Horse Force http://www.brhf.com/
 & Franklin County Equestrian Club http://www.franklincountyequestrianclub/
Click here for show flyer and prize list

Roanoke Valley Pony Club Spring Frolick

Roanoke Valley's Pony Club's Spring Frolic - April 9th, 2011

Combined Tests, Dressage Show and Cross Country Clinic

Green Hill Park Equestrian Center, Salem VA

Closing date: April 1, 2011

For more info click here

Late entries May be accepted and a $ 10 late fee charged, at the Show Secretary's discretion. Starting times will be emailed to competitors and available by phone on the Thursday before the show. Times will be posted on http://www.roanokevalleyponyclub.blogspot.com/
All dogs must be on a leash. Concessions will be available on show grounds. Dress is casual, but neat and tidy. Half chaps are allowed. Read more here

Virginia Horse Industry has $1.2B Economic Impact

Posted on March 25, 2011 in Business-Economy on Augustafreepress.com

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today a new study on the Virginia horse industry. A study prepared by the University of Virginia Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and funded by the Virginia Horse Industry Board found that the horse industry in Virginia has an annual economic impact of $1.2 billion.


WCC’s regional economist Dr. Terance Rephann determined that the equine industry in the Commonwealth continues to expand and its economic impact continues to grow.

Read full article here

Virginia Quarter Horse Classic - April 7-10 - Virginia Horse Center

April 7-10: Virginia Quarter Horse Classic

Location: Entire Facility
Contact: Mark Harrell at 618-397-1388
Website: http://www.myvqha.com/
The Host Hotel is Howard Johnson's. Click here for det

Photo of The Week 4-4-2011

There were a couple of photos that I loved but couldn't decide which one to use for our Photo Of The Week this week. To celebrate the arrival of spring, I decided to publish both photos.  Happy Trails!

This photo is of Daryl Ash Roland spraying her horse with cold water (from her mouth). The horse seems to be enjoying the attention. This is a nice summer photo...I can't wait for SUMMER!

This is a great photo sent in on our Horseva Facebook Page - This is Laura Martlock and her horse Shadow. Shadow seems to be in a fiesty mood because he is sticking his tongue out at the photographer.

Who Knew You Could Jump A Cow!

This story reminds me of when I was a little girl. I begged my mom and step-dad for a horse every day for three years until they were so beat down they got me a horse on my 13th birthday. Meet Regina Mayer and her cow Luna:

(photo AP - Story from Yahoo News - Tues April 5, 5:11AM)

Regina Mayer jumps with her cow Luna over a hurdle in Laufen, southern Germany, on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. When Regina Mayer's parents dashed her hopes of getting a horse, the 15-year-old didn't go sulk in her room. Instead, the resourceful teen turned to a cow called Luna to make her dream come true. Hours of training and tons of treats, cajoling and caresses later, the results are impressive. Not only do the two regularly go on long rides together through the picturesque southern German countryside, they even do jumps over a homemade hurdle of beer crates and painted logs.

BCHA - Barn Meeting - Hosts Speaker on Equine Chiropractics April 5, 2011

Equine Chiropractic

Time Tuesday, April 5 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location The Lawrence Farm in Buchanan, 594 Wheatland Road, Buchanan, VA
Created By Botetourt County Horseman's Association

More Info Join us for our monthly BCHA meeting to be held at The Lawrence Farm as we explore equine chiropractics with veterinarian, Martha Moses, DVM. A brief meeting will be held discussing upcoming events and activities planned by BCHA and then our speaker will fill the rest of the meeting with her talk and any Q&A's from attendees.

Location: 594 Wheatland Road in Buchanan. We will be over in their new ring. Thanks to Kate Lawrence for her help and support for this event!

Therapy In A Small Package

The Maury River Hunter Trials - April 2 - Virginia Horse Center

April 2: The Maury River Hunter Trials

Courses will consist of logs, coops, brush and other natural and inviting fences, (water and ditches for First Flight perhaps) found on the beautiful rolling green hills on the Cross Country Field. Unless otherwise note all classes will be judged on performance, manners and way of going; suitability as a field hunter.

Location: Cross Country Course
Contact: Brian and Penny Ross at 540-348-1152
Times: Sign up begins at 7am. Warm up classes begin as 8am with competitions to follow. finishes at dark.
Website: http://www.vahorsetrials.com/
 Email: vht@cfw.com

Mega Horse Bloopers (big bucks, rears, falls and nasty stuff)

Mounted Map and Orienteering- April 2 at the Virginia Horse Center

Mounted orienteering was important function of cavalry units and today remains an important skill for mounted search and rescue. Read more about mounted orienteering here

Photo: Chris Lee riding "I'm C N Red"

Spend the afternoon riding your horse on the VHC trails and learning how to navigate with a map and compass. Instructor: Olin Bare, Lexington, VA. Compass and watch required.

Location: Virginia Horse Center up on Mead Hill by flagpoles
Forms:  Registration Form, Waiver of Liability, Course Outline