Sat, Aug 29, 2026
East Coast Halter Futurity
WesternShenandoah Valley
The East Coast Halter Futurity is held August 29, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official 2026 provisional events calendar.
Events › Western
Western Horse Shows in Virginia
Western pleasure, ranch riding, reining, and all-around shows run throughout Virginia's arenas and fairgrounds. Browse upcoming western events from open shows to breed-affiliated circuits.
Upcoming Western events
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Halifax County Open Horse Show
WesternSouthside
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
Revenge Roughstock Rodeo
WesternCentral Virginia
Rodeo night at the Chesterfield County Fair featuring bull riding and barrel racing.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Isle of Wight County Fair Rodeo
WesternTidewater
Championship rodeo at the Isle of Wight County Fair with barrel racing, mini bull riding, and mutton bustin', capped by the championship belt buckle presentation.
Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA)
WesternShenandoah Valley
Recent past events
Sat, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Bristol Virginia Rodeo
WesternSouthwest Virginia
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
NOVAWE Working Equitation Clinic with Stephanie Jennings
WesternNorthern Virginia
Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026Past
Danville Open Western Horse Show
WesternSouthside
Sun, Jul 26 – Tue, Jul 28, 2026Past
East Coast Western Dressage Championships
WesternShenandoah Valley
The East Coast Western Dressage Championships run July 26-29, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Wed, Jun 17 – Sat, Jun 20, 2026Past
Shenandoah Classic Horse Show
WesternShenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Classic Horse Show is a VHC-owned Saddlebred show held June 17-20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Thu, Jun 11 – Sat, Jun 13, 2026Past
Rockbridge Horse Show (June)
WesternShenandoah Valley
The Rockbridge Horse Show, highlighting Saddlebred riders, is held June 11-13, 2026 at Anderson Coliseum, Virginia Horse Center.
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