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Virginia Quarter Horse Championship Show
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Breed Shows in Virginia
Arabian, Quarter Horse, Morgan, Saddlebred, draft, and pony breed shows fill Virginia's calendar, many hosted at the Virginia Horse Center. Browse upcoming breed-specific competitions and futurities.
Upcoming Breed Show events
Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Virginia Paint Horse Show
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The Virginia Paint Horse Show is held September 11-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, hosted by the Virginia Paint Horse Club.
Wed, Sep 23 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia Horse Show
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Four-day American Saddlebred breed show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Thu, Oct 8 – Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Friesian Grand Nationals
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National Friesian breed championship show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Thu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
North American Suffolk Horse Association Annual Meeting
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Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026
AQHA Virginia Harvest Festival
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Recent past events
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show
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The Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show is held August 16, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Virginia Classic Paint Horse Show
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Thu, Jul 30, 2026Past
Eastern Arabian Show
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An Arabian breed show held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Sat, Jul 25 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026Past
American Connemara Pony Society Region 3 Show
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The American Connemara Pony Society Region 3 Show is a breed show held in late July 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Fri, Jul 24 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026Past
Virginia Walking Horse Celebration
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Wed, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 5, 2026Past
Region 15 & 16 Arabian Championships
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The Region 15 & 16 Arabian Championships are held at the Virginia Horse Center in late June/early July 2026, per the venue's provisional calendar.
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