It Is A Record Hay Crop For First Cutting This Year!

The economy may be in the tank, gas and food prices are out of control, unemployment is at it's highest it's ever been in some time but at least there is some good news on the home front. This year's abundant rain fall has produced a record hay crop according to our Horseva readers who have been cutting and putting up hay all this week. Thank goodness for the rain. Now maybe we will have a little more money for gas.  Always remember to drink lots of water when you are putting up hay. It is a hot one folks!

Happy Trails!  Christina Lee-Horseva

Photo of The Week for 5-30-2011

Photo taken by Christopher Lee (via mobile phone). Montana enjoying the cold water from the barn hose. It's going to be in the mid 90's all this week so make sure your horses have plenty of shade and water.

Summer Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show - June 10-12 - Virginia Horse Center

Two Day Hunter Jumper Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center June 10-12

Location: East Complex
Contact: Chris Kelly 540-460-3390 or ckelly@horsecenter.org
Show Program: Forms, Prize List, Show Program, Rules and Info
Sponsorship Form

2011 Thoroughbred Celebration Horse Shows 2011 Series Dates
June 10-12 and November 18-20
***Click here to check out our Facebook Page

All shows feature:

 $1,000 Hunter Stake          Model Class             Handy Hunter        Pleasure Classes

$1,000 Jumper Stake          Exhibitor's Dinner                Silent Auction         New Junior/Amateur Division

Prizes and Speical Awards

Southern States Showdown - June 3-5 - Virginia Horse Center in Lexington VA

(photo taken by Christina Lee for Horseva - all rights reserved)

This is an American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) show sponsored by Southern States.
Location: Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA
Arenas: Anderson Coliseum, Moore Arena, Ault Pavilion
Time: 8am-end and 5pm-10pm
Contact: Beth Tew at 252-753-8069
Email: btew2@nc.rr.com
Website: http://www.equussource.com/
and http://www.justhorsinround.com/

June 5th - Hear The Beat Horse Show Series- BRHF Sanctioned - Virginia Horse Center

June 2 - Hear the Beat Horse Show (Therapeutic riding fund-raiser)

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

Event: Hear The Beat II Horse Show - BRHF Sanctioned
Date: June 5, 2011
Blue Ridge Horse Force sanctioned horse show featuring a variety of Hunter, Western, Gymkhana and Equitation classes.
Location: Virginia Horse Center - Lexington VA - East Complex
Contact: Deb Work 540.464.2953
Website: http://www.hoof-beats.com/
Email: Deb Work dwork@horsecenter.org
Forms: Prize List, Entry Blank, Waiver

Patrick Henry Girls Home Horse Show Series 2011 HAS BEEN MOVED TO June 4, 2011 - October 8, 2011

The Patrick Henry Girl"s Home Horse Show series is sanctioned by the Blue Ridge Horse Force

The Patrick Henry Girls Home 2011 series HAS BEEN MOVED TO JUNE 4TH starting at 8:00AM at the Patrick Henry Girls Home (1039 Brookneal Highway, Rusburg, VA - 1 mile south of Rustburg on 501). The Judge will be Ken Davis. Classes include Hunter/English/Western/Ranch Riding/Stockseat/Games/Gymkhana/Racking/Halter/Showmanship/Leadline/Open Pleasure and Coached classes just to name a few.

To view show flyer click here

Wordless Wednesday

What caption would you put under this photo?

Photo of Laura Owen competing in the Trail Class on her young horse - Photo by Liz Carter Photography

The New River Valley Horse Show - May 26-28, 2011 - New River Valley Fairgrounds

The New River Valley Horse Show will be held at the New River Valley Fairgounds in Dublin VA

 on Thursday May 26 through Saturday May 28, 2011. The NRV Fairgrounds are located 5581 Fairgrounds Circle, Dublin Va (I-81 Exit 98, Route 100 North - go 3 miles and the NRV Fairgrounds are on the left). http://www.nrvfair.com/

The NRV Horse Show will be held:

Thursday - 7:00 pm,               Friday - 7:00 pm,           Saturday 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.

For more information please contact: Show Manager: Alice C. Martens

540-879-9976 or email: martens@shentel.net

Admission is Adults: $ 5.00

Children 12 and under admitted FREE with paying adult.For more information and show flyer click here

***Friday 5-27-2011 is Spectator Appreciation Night and everyone is admitted for only $ 2.00!

Photo Of The Week 5-23-2010

There is nothing like getting a Lolly Pop in the Leadline Class! This photo was taken this weekend at one of the local fun shows in Great Falls VA (Photo taken by Christina Lee - All rights reserved).

May 27-29 Speed Horse Bonanaza (Barrel Racing) Competition - Virginia Horse Center

Dates: May 27-29:
Event: Speed Horse Bonanza (Barrel Racing)Barrel racing competition featuring riders from as many as twelve states competing in youth, senior, and open divisions.

Location: Virginia Horse Center
Arena: Anderson Coliseum, Ault Pavilion, and Moore Arena
Contact: Van Manley at 410-693-2767
Email: raysears2@hughes.net

Photo Of The Week For 5-16-2011

This photo was taken by Liz Carter Photography (she is an amazing Equine Photographer) at the Blue Ridge Eventing Horse Trails on May 7, 2011 at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center. The athletic rider is Tabitha Tompson on her horse Tolkien. Tabitha finished first in the BREA Green Division and got low point of the day! Congratulations Tabitha nad Tolkien!

Craig County Young Farmer's Horse Show May 21, 2011 - Hosted by Craig 4-H - BRHF Sanctioned

The Craig County Young Farmer's (hosted by the Craig 4-H) Open Horse Show is May 21, 2011 at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Craig VA. The show starts at 8:30 am. This is a BRHF sanctioned horse show but you do not need to be a member of the BRHF to show. Open to all breeds.

For Show Flyer click here
or visit http://www.ccfarmexpo.com/
for more information.

APHC Open Show May 21, 2011 - Augusta Expo - Fishersville VA

APHC - Western Region Open Horse Show
Sponsored by: Central Virginia Paint Horse Club
Date: Saturday -May 21, 2011            Shows start @ 9:00 am, books open @ 7:30 am
Location: Augusta Expo, Fishersville, VA
Judge: Jerry Slemp
Directions: Exit 91, off I-64 and just 4 miles from I-81
Entry fees: $6 per class, $5 per class for CVPHC members, and $10.00 for Jackpot Classes
Payout for Jackpots: Must have 5 entries to payback. 1st gets 40%, 2nd gets 20% and 3rd gets 15%
Year End Hi-Point Awards provided for 11 & under, Youth, and Adult Divisions
CVPHC membership required for Year End Hi-Point Awards
For Show Flyer click here

Equestrian Exchange Tack and Consignment Sale - May 20-22, 2011 at

Equestrian Exchange and Tack Consignment Sale will be on May 20-22 at Tanglewood Mall.

This is a great way to buy adn sell horse items and tack. You do not have to be present during the consignment sale to represent your items to sell. They do it for you.

How it works:
* Pre-register
* Price and tag your own items
* Bring your items and an inventory list to the sale drop-off day
* Equestrain Exchange will sell your items for you
* Checks (less commission and fee) will be mailed after the sale

Fees: There is a $ 7 consignor fee regardless of the number of items  consigned.
You will receive 75% of the selling price for all items sold.
For more info go to http://www.equestrianexchange.com/

EHV Outbreak Linked to Cutting Horse Event, Multiple Western US States Alerted for Disease After Two Horses Eutanized

I saw this in the Jurga Report-Worth a read if you have cutting horses.

Update Sunday May 15: From Sally Harrison’s blog: “In a precautionary move to ensure the health and safety of horses, the Breeder’s Invitational board of directors has canceled their Breeder’s Invitational cutting event in Tulsa, Okla., from May 14-28, and the National Cutting Horse Association has also cancelled the Mercuria World Series of Cutting this weekend in Tulsa.” For more information, read Sally Harrison’s Blog. Sally is my go-to source for information on the sport of cutting.
On its Facebook page, the NCHA reported on Sunday that sick cutting horses had been reported in several western states and in western Canada, but that the only confirmed diagnosis of EHV-1 had been in the Colorado horses via Colorado State University.

Read full article here:

May 20-22 Virginia Horse Trials Preliminary Three Day

Photos courtesy of Horseva - All rights reserved

International three-day event featuring riders from the United States, Canada, and Europe including Olympic medalists and US Equestrian Team members competing in dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping.

Dates: May 20-22
Location: Dressage rings, cross-country courses, & Anderson Coliseum
Contact: Brian or Penny Ross at 540-348-1152
Website: http://www.vahorsetrials.com/
Email: vht@cfw.com
Please Call for ALL of your 2011 reservations NOW!
The Host Hotel is Howard Johnson's. Click here for details

May 11 - 14, 2011 Bonnie Blue National Horse Show "A" - Lexington Horse Center

May 11-14: **Bonnie Blue National Horse Show "A"

Discription: United States Equestrian Federation "A" rated horse show featuring a variety of crowd-pleasing classes for Saddlebreds and Hackneys plus Friesian horse division classes.
Location: Anderson Coliseum - Virginia Horse Center - Lexington VA
Prize List , Entry Blank
Contact: Virginia Horse Center at 540-464-2950

Photo Of The Week 5-9-2010

(Photo taken by Jesse Bower)

Our Photo Of The Week is Emily Walker on her 8 year old Quarter Horse Sarge. As you can see they are crazy about each other. Thanks Emily and Jesse for sharing this sweet photo with Horseva!

Old Dominion Gypsy and Drum Horse Jubilee

(Photo of Galway Warrior 1983-2009 owned by Black Forest Shires and Gypsy Horses)

What is a Drum Horse?

What is a Gypsy Vanner horse?

Date: June 10-12

Location: Virginia Horse Center - Wiley Arena

Contact: Cindy Patterson at 276-628-6263 or Robin Hale at 606-405-3117

Website: http://www.olddominiongypsyanddrumhorsejubilee.com/

Blue Ridge Eventing Association (listed with SWVADA) Competition On May 7, 2011 at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center

Photos taken by Christina Lee for Horseva.com - all rights reserved

The Blue Ridge Eventing Association will be hosting Horse Trails on May 7, 2011 at Green Hill Park Equestrian Center in Salem Virginia.

Events include: Horse Trials, Combined Tests with Stadium Jumping and Dressage Tests (closing dated April 22)
Judge: Gabriele Hooten, L graduate
Secretary: Kathleen White-Gaebe
Location: Green Hill Park Equestrain Center - Click here for directions to GHPEC

For more info and show flyer click here

Photo of The Week 5-2-2011

Our photo of the week is titled "Rodeo Horses" courtesy of Horseva

BCHA Horse Fun Day - May 21, 2011 10AM-1PM

The Botetourt County Horseman's Association is putting on a BCHA Horse Fun Day - May 21

When: Saturday, May 21 · 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event: Fun Day Trail Ride and Cookout

Location: Debbie Mooty’s, 5300 Lithia Road in Buchanan, VA
Created and Sponsored by:  Botetourt County Horseman's Association
Join us at Debbie Mooty’s Farm, 5300 Lithia Road in Buchanan, VA, for a fun day with our horses.
RSVP By: May 16, 2011 go to http://www.bcha.com/ for details and information

RIDE SCHEDULE: Saddle Up 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.; Ride starts at 11:30 a.m. SHARP! All riders must ride together in group. No exceptions. 2:00-3:00 Tack down/Horse Care;
Cookout: will be from 3:00pm-4:00 pm  - Cookout/Social; Depart from Property by 4:30 p.m.
Visit: http://www.bcha-va.com/ for the flyer you can download and submit your registration.
Cost: $10 each for BCHA Members and $20 each for non-BCHA members (includes 1 year membership)

3rd Annual County 4-H Trailblazer Horse and Pony Show - BRHF Sanctioned

3rd Annual Franklin County 4H Trailblazer Horse and Pony
Show-Sanctioned by the Blue Ridge Horse Force, Franklin County Equestrian Club and the VA Walking/Racking Horse Owners Association

Saturday May 7th, 2011 Registration begins at 8:00-Show starts at 10:00
Location-Ginther Farm, Rocky Mount-see back for directions and rules
Entry Fees-$8.00 per class Judge: Leslie Prillaman Ribbons through 6th place
Concessions will be available 50/50 Drawing
High point champion and reserve given in Western, Walking/Racking, English, Hunter, and Gymkhana-youth and adult-see office for exact classes in each division.
Show Flyer Here

The Greatest Race There Ever Was!

In honor of Kentucky Derby day I thought I would post my favorite video of the Belmont Stakes in 1973. My step dad Ray and I watched this on TV live and we never saw anything like it back then and never again since then. Happy Derby Day!