Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 18)
Live Standardbred harness racing at Shenandoah Downs on the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds half-mile track in Woodstock. Sunday card. Part of the 2026 fall meet. Free a…
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Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Rappahannock Hunt Fall Hunter Pace
Trail RidingPiedmont
Teams of 2-4 riders follow a set path through varying terrain at Pine Rock in Reva, aiming to ride at the pace the hunt would come through - closest to optimum time wi…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Oct 18)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Virginia Horse Center Benefit Trail Ride
Trail RidingShenandoah Valley
The Benefit Trail Ride is held October 18, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, per the venue's official 2026 provisional events calendar.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
CVSJA Show (Oct 18)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Show Jumping Association season-closing show (VHSA Associate) at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Past
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 17)
Live Standardbred harness racing at Shenandoah Downs on the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds half-mile track in Woodstock. Part of the 2026 fall meet, which runs Saturday…
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Past
Blue Mountain YEDA Show and Clinic
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) show and clinic hosted by Blue Mountain at the Virginia Horse Center. YEDA competition uses draw-horse format with Engl…
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Rassawek Professional Rodeo
WesternCentral Virginia
Rassawek Vineyard's second professional rodeo, produced by Rafter K Rodeo and sanctioned by the Southern Rodeo Association and the International Professional Rodeo Ass…
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Hunter Clinic at Great Meadow (2-Day)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 17)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
UDJC Dressage and Jumping Show (October)
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Second fall United Dressage and Jumping Club show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Past
Goose Creek Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
One-day Goose Creek hunter/jumper show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Past
Silver Lining CHSA Show (Oct 17)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Silver Lining CHSA/VHSA Associate horse show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
Appomattox Heritage Trail Ride
Trail RidingSouthside
Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026Past
JM Equine Barrel Race
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
JM Equine barrel racing weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Wed, Oct 14, 2026Past
Rappahannock Hunt TARFHC Qualifying Day
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Rappahannock Hunt hosts a qualifying day for the Theodora A. Randolph Field Hunter Championships. Registration is handled through the TARFHC website; the hunt notes fu…
Wed, Oct 14, 2026Past
BRE Cavalletti Clinic (October)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Cavalletti clinic at Beaux Reves Equestrian in Hamilton, working over ground poles and raised cavalletti to build rhythm, balance, and adjustability. Entries through S…
Tue, Oct 13, 2026Past
Free Jumping Session with The Frame Sporthorses (October)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Free jumping training session with The Frame Sporthorses at Beaux Reves Equestrian in Hamilton — loose jumping to develop a young or green horse's technique and confid…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 11)
Live Standardbred harness racing at Shenandoah Downs on the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds half-mile track in Woodstock. Sunday card, first race 11:00 am. Part of the 2…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Warrenton Hunt Fall Fun Hunter Pace
Trail RidingNorthern Virginia
The Warrenton Hunt's Fall Fun Hunter Pace at Millpoint Farm outside Warrenton, part of the Virginia Fall Hunter Pace Series. Bring a partner and ride a roughly five-mi…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Commander In Chief Polo Tournament
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Oct 11)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Lake of the Woods Hunter Horse Show (October)
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
VHSA/BHSA-recognized hunter show, part of the longest-running hunter show series in the Fredericksburg area.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Gray Horse Farm Fall CT & Dressage Show
EventingCentral Virginia
A fall combined test and dressage schooling show at Gray Horse Farm in Powhatan, part of the VA Eventing & Dressage Show Series. No membership required; year-end award…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Princess Anne Hunt Newcomers Day
Trail RidingTidewater
Introductory day at the Princess Anne Hunt Kennels in Charles City for riders new to foxhunting. Meet the hounds and members and learn hunt etiquette and field procedu…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 10)
Live Standardbred harness racing at Shenandoah Downs on the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds half-mile track in Woodstock. Part of the 2026 fall meet, which runs Saturday…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Fuse Equestrian Combined Training Series (October)
EventingNorthern Virginia
October installment of the Fuse Equestrian Combined Training Series in Nokesville — dressage test plus stadium jumping, scored as a combined test. Entries through Stri…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Oct 10)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation schooling show, part of the Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Luna Blu Show Series (Oct 10)
Hunter/JumperTidewater
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation/jumper schooling show, part of the Luna Blu Show Series in Chesapeake, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Beverly Fall 2 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Second Fall Series date at Beverly, VHSA/BHSA recognized. The last regular-season points opportunity before the November Circuit Finals — hunters and equitation in the…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 10)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Oct 10, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia Fall Races
SteeplechaseNorthern Virginia
72nd running of the Virginia Fall Races, a National Steeplechase Association-sanctioned race meet at Glenwood Park in Middleburg.
Sat, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Fox Run Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Fox Run hunter/jumper show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Tara Best CHSA Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Tara Best CHSA/VHSA Associate horse show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Four Oaks Farm Fall Hunter Show & Year-End Awards
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
The season-ending hunter show in the Four Oaks Farm 2026 VHSA/BHSA-recognized series (judge DeDe Bache-Shumate). Year-end awards are presented at this show.
Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
Virginia Horse Center Combined Driving Event
Combined DrivingShenandoah Valley
Thu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026Past
North American Suffolk Horse Association Annual Meeting
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Thu, Oct 8 – Sat, Oct 10, 2026Past
Friesian Grand Nationals
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
National Friesian breed championship show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Wed, Oct 7, 2026Past
Dressage Schooling Show Championship at Beaux Reves
DressageNorthern Virginia
Wed, Oct 7 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026FeaturedPast
Morven Park Fall Horse Trials
EventingNorthern Virginia
Morven Park's flagship fall eventing competition, now branded Morven Park International, featuring the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final and USEF/USEA national champio…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
RMC Equestrian Center Fall I CT & Dressage Show
EventingCentral Virginia
A fall combined test and dressage schooling show at the Randolph-Macon Equestrian Center in Ashland, part of the VA Eventing & Dressage Show Series. No membership requ…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Equine Welfare Society & KHC Fall Hunter Pace
Trail RidingCentral Virginia
Ride through two beautiful estates on the Southwest Mountains in Keswick hunt country. Hosted by the Equine Welfare Society with the Keswick Hunt Club, with divisions …
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Oct 4)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
CVSJA Show (Oct 4)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Show Jumping Association show (VHSA Associate) at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
A Jump Above Schooling Jumper Show (October)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Schooling jumper show hosted by A Jump Above in the Fleming Farm Arena.
Sun, Oct 4, 2026FeaturedPast
Foxfield Fall Races
SteeplechaseCentral Virginia
The 48th running of the Foxfield Fall Races, featuring seven races beginning at noon, a Vendor Village, Children's Tent, and Parade of Beagles and Hounds, with proceed…
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 3)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Lucinda Green Cross-Country Masterclass Clinic
EventingPiedmont
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Newmarket Horse Show at Rose Mount Farm
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Beverly Fall Classic (USEF)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Beverly's USEF-rated season finale and the only licensed competition on its calendar — two days of Level 2 Jumpers, Regional B Hunters and Equitation across two outdoo…
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Past
KHC Fall Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Oct 3, 2026Past
CVHS Show (Oct 3)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Horse Show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Shenandoah Endurance Classic
EnduranceShenandoah Valley
Thu, Oct 1 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026Past
Virginia Dressage Association Show
DressageShenandoah Valley
Virginia Dressage Association fall show weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Fuse Equestrian Combined Training Series (September)
EventingNorthern Virginia
Combined training day at Fuse Equestrian in Nokesville — dressage test plus stadium jumping, scored as a combined test. Part of the Fuse Combined Training Series. Entr…
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Summerduck Run Farm 52nd Annual Show Series (Sep 27)
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation schooling show, part of Summerduck Run Farm's 52nd Annual Show Series in Culpeper, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Bull Run Hunt Fall Hunter Pace
Trail RidingPiedmont
The Bull Run Hunt's fall hunter pace at Highlands near Rapidan, part of a nine-event Virginia hunter pace series with points toward series awards. Teams of two to four…
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Sep 27)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Areion Equestrian Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Derby Day at Deep Run
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Derby Day competition at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
MDS Dressage Show at Southern Heritage Farm (September 26)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Maryland Dressage Series schooling show at Southern Heritage Farm in Midland, running Intro through upper-level tests. Entries through Strider.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Sep 26)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Silver Eagle Stable Jumper Schooling Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Whippoorwill Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Misty Run Dressage Schooling Show
DressagePiedmont
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Andrea Waldo Eventing Clinic
EventingPiedmont
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Luna Blu Show Series (Sep 26)
Hunter/JumperTidewater
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation/jumper schooling show, part of the Luna Blu Show Series in Chesapeake, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
Silver Lining CHSA Show (Sep 26)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Silver Lining CHSA/VHSA Associate horse show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Old Tavern Horse Trials
EventingNorthern Virginia
Two-day horse trials at Great Meadow with dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Sat, Sep 26 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026Past
Eastern Shore Beach Trail Ride
Trail RidingTidewater
Wed, Sep 23 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026Past
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Virginia Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Four-day American Saddlebred breed show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Fix-A-Test at Glory Days Farm (September 20)
DressageShenandoah Valley
Fix-A-Test day at Glory Days Farm in Berryville. Ride your dressage test in front of a judge, then get immediate coaching on how to improve the score. Entries through …
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Glenmore Hunt Pony Club Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Glenmore Hunt Pony Club hosts a day of competition at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Open to Pony Club members and riders of all levels; check the Virginia Ho…
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Kelly's Ford Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Sep 20)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Homestead Dressage Schooling Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
CDCTA Fall Dressage Schooling Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association dressage schooling show.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Keystone Acres Fall CT & Dressage Show
EventingCentral Virginia
A fall combined test and dressage schooling show at Keystone Acres in Chesterfield, part of the VA Eventing & Dressage Show Series. No membership required; year-end aw…
Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Eventing in Virginia – Jumper Derby & Dressage
EventingShenandoah Valley
Eventing in Virginia - Jumper Derby & Dressage is held around September 20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, combining a jumper derby with dressage classes.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Beverly Fall 1 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Opening date of Beverly's VHSA/BHSA-recognized Fall Series. Hunter, jumper and equitation divisions run from poles-on-the-ground and cross-rails up through the upper h…
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Randolph-Macon Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Kelly's Ford Hunter Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Sep 19)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
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.
Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
UDJC Dressage and Jumping Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
United Dressage and Jumping Club weekend show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Goose Creek Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
One-day Goose Creek hunter show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Gray Horse Farm September Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Season-finale VHSA/BHSA/GRHSA hunter/jumper show with TIP classes plus a Hunter Derby and Jumper Classic.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026Past
Cloverleaf Polo Classic
Annual polo fundraiser benefiting Cloverleaf Equine Center's equine-assisted programs for people with disabilities, youth, and veterans.
Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
Roanoke Valley Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineSouthwest Virginia
Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026Past
VA State Barrel Show Finals
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
The VA State Barrel Show Finals are held September 18-20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Fri, Sep 18 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia Dressage Festival
DressageShenandoah Valley
Wed, Sep 16 – Sun, Sep 20, 2026FeaturedPast
Middleburg Classic Horse Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
The Middleburg Classic Horse Show is a USEF-rated hunter/jumper competition held at the historic Grafton Farm showgrounds in Upperville, Virginia. The multi-day show f…
Tue, Sep 15, 2026Past
Michael Alway Horsemanship Clinic
Multi-DisciplineNorthern Virginia
Horsemanship clinic with Michael Alway at Beaux Reves Equestrian in Hamilton. Riding and auditing spots available; entries through Strider.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Bedford County Hunt Hunter Pace at Cedars (Sep 13)
Trail RidingSouthside
Sunday running of the Bedford County Hunter Pace/Trail Ride Series at Cedars in Goode. Teams of riders follow a flagged course through hunt country, aiming for the opt…
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Haverhill Farm Hunter Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Sep 13)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Turner Farm Events Horse Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Hunter Lane Stables Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
CHSA Classic
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
CHSA Classic championship show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
NSLM Polo Classic Presented by MARS Equestrian
The National Sporting Library & Museum's signature polo fundraiser on the grass polo field, supporting its collection of equestrian art and literature.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
Tumbling Run Pro Rodeo (September)
WesternShenandoah Valley
An evening pro rodeo at Tumbling Run Ranch in Strasburg featuring bull riding, bronc riding and barrel racing, with cowboys and cowgirls from the Elite Bullriders Asso…
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Sep 12)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
Whitestone Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm (Sep 12)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
VHSA Associate hunter/equitation schooling show, part of the Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm, per the VHSA 2026 Associate Horse Show Calendar.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
Deep Run Fall CHSA Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Deep Run Horse Show Association's fall CHSA/VHSA Associate show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Past
A Jump Above Schooling Jumper Show (September)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Schooling jumper show hosted by A Jump Above in the Fleming Farm Arena.
Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Shenandoah Mountain Trail Ride
Trail RidingShenandoah Valley
Sat, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
House Mountain Horse Show (September)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
House Mountain Horse Show is a hunter/jumper show series at the Virginia Horse Center; the September installment runs September 12-13, 2026.
Fri, Sep 11, 2026Past
Bedford County Hunt Hunter Pace at Cedars (Sep 11)
Trail RidingSouthside
Part of the 2026 Bedford County Hunter Pace/Trail Ride Series. Teams ride a flagged course through Bedford County hunt country at a pace close to the hunt's optimum ti…
Fri, Sep 11 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Virginia Paint Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Paint Horse Show is held September 11-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, hosted by the Virginia Paint Horse Club.
Thu, Sep 10, 2026Past
Wheatland Farm Schooling Dressage, Jumper & Combined Test
Multi-DisciplineNorthern Virginia
One-day schooling show at Wheatland Equestrian in Upperville offering dressage tests, jumper rounds, and combined tests. Entries through Strider.
Thu, Sep 10 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026Past
Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The Rockbridge Regional Fair and Expo runs September 10-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, with horse and livestock classes alongside fair activities,…
Wed, Sep 9, 2026Past
BRE Cavalletti Clinic (September)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Cavalletti clinic at Beaux Reves Equestrian in Hamilton, working over ground poles and raised cavalletti to build rhythm, balance, and adjustability. Entries through S…
Wed, Sep 9, 2026Past
Win Green Farm YEH Qualifier (4 & 5 yo)
EventingPiedmont
Wed, Sep 9 – Sun, Sep 13, 2026FeaturedPast
Maryland Horse & Pony Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
The Maryland Horse Shows Association's flagship rated show relocates to the Salem Farm showgrounds in Upperville, Virginia for 2026. Five days of hunter, jumper and eq…
Tue, Sep 8, 2026Past
Cross-Country Clinic with Sharon White
EventingNorthern Virginia
Full-day cross-country clinic with international eventer Sharon White.
Mon, Sep 7, 2026Past
Old Dominion Derby Day
Labor Day closing-day card headlined by the Old Dominion Derby, with racing from 12pm plus Battle of the Bands.
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 6)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Sep 6)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
CVSJA Show (Sep 6)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Show Jumping Association show (VHSA Associate) at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
Lake of the Woods Hunter Horse Show (September)
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
VHSA/BHSA-recognized hunter show, part of the longest-running hunter show series in the Fredericksburg area.
Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
CDCTA Horse Trials
EventingNorthern Virginia
CDCTA-organized horse trials featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping phases.
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
5th Annual Culpeper Rodeo
WesternPiedmont
The fifth running of the Culpeper Rodeo, held on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend at the Culpeper Agriculture Enterprise. The card includes bull riding, ladies barrel…
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Stillmeadows Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Fox Pointe Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Annual Aunt Sis Memorial Classic
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 5)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Sep 5)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
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Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Rockingham County Fair Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Annual county fair horse show held in the Farm Credit Show Ring at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Revenge Roughstock Rodeo
WesternCentral Virginia
Rodeo night at the Chesterfield County Fair featuring bull riding and barrel racing.
Sat, Sep 5, 2026Past
Halifax County Open Horse Show
WesternSouthside
Sat, Sep 5 – Sun, Sep 6, 2026Past
Grayson Highlands Trail Ride
Trail RidingSouthwest Virginia
Fri, Sep 4, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 4)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Sep 3, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 3)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Sep 3 – Sun, Sep 6, 2026FeaturedPast
VA 4-H State Championship Horse & Pony Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse & Pony Show is held September 3-6, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per Virginia Cooperative Extension's 4-H program.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026Past
Dressage Schooling Show at Beaux Reves (September)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Wed, Sep 2 – Sun, Sep 6, 2026FeaturedPast
Warrenton Horse Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
The 127th Warrenton Horse Show, held at the historic Warrenton Horse Show Grounds since 1899. Five days of hunter, jumper, and equitation competition drawing top eques…
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 30)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
End of Season Trail Ride with Keswick Hunt Club at the Barracks
Trail RidingCentral Virginia
A joint end-of-summer trail ride hosted by the Farmington Hunt Club with the Keswick Hunt Club, riding the Barracks territory outside Charlottesville from 9:00 a.m. to…
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
Woodpecker Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
Summerduck Run Farm 52nd Annual Show Series
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Aug 30)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
CVSJA Show (Aug 30)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Show Jumping Association show (VHSA Associate) at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 29)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
Bridlewood Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
MDS Dressage Show at Southern Heritage Farm
DressageNorthern Virginia
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
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.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
Stonehouse Stables Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Aug 29)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Aug 29, 2026Past
Four Oaks Farm August Hunter Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
A VHSA/BHSA-recognized hunter show in the Four Oaks Farm 2026 series (judge Carla Francis), offering divisions from leadline and short stirrup through working hunter a…
Sat, Aug 29 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026Past
House Mountain Horse Show (August)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
House Mountain Horse Show is a hunter/jumper show series at the Virginia Horse Center; the August installment runs August 29-30, 2026.
Fri, Aug 28, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 28)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Fri, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 30, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia Quarter Horse Championship Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Thu, Aug 27, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 27)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 23, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Aug 23)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Aug 23, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 23)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 23, 2026Past
Hazelwild Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sun, Aug 23, 2026Past
USHJA Young Hunter Pony National Championship
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
National championship for young hunter ponies held during the Virginia Young Horse Festival week at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Rose Mount Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 22)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Berryville Show Series at Devaux Farm
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Beverly Summer 3 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Third and final leg of Beverly's VHSA/BHSA-recognized Summer Show Series. A split-venue day: jumpers start at 8:00 am in the Grand Prix arena on the polo side, hunters…
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Luna Blu Show Series
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Aug 22)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Aug 22 – Sun, Aug 23, 2026Past
VADA/Nova Summer Wind Down I & II Licensed Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Back-to-back USEF/USDF-licensed dressage shows presented by VADA/Nova at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg. Judges for the weekend are Lilo F…
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
CVHS Show (Aug 22)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Horse Show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Windchase Cross-Country Derby
EventingCentral Virginia
Fun, informal cross-country derby over Windchase's 100-acre course with divisions from Intro through Training/Modified plus pairs classes (rain date Aug 23).
Sat, Aug 22, 2026Past
Intro to Foxhunting Clinic with Natalie Wales
Morning clinic introducing horses and riders to the basics of foxhunting with clinician Natalie Wales.
Fri, Aug 21, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 21)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Aug 20, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 20)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 23, 2026FeaturedPast
Sallie B. Wheeler / Virginia Young Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
The Sallie B. Wheeler/Virginia Young Horse Show is a VHC-owned USEF/USHJA breeding and young horse championship held August 20-23, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Wed, Aug 19 – Thu, Aug 20, 2026Past
Virginia Classic Open Dressage
DressageShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Classic Open Dressage show runs August 19-20, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's provisional 2026 calendar.
Tue, Aug 18 – Wed, Aug 19, 2026Past
Prince William County Fair Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineNorthern Virginia
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 16)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Brookhill Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Windchase Cross-Country Clinic with Phyllis Dawson
EventingCentral Virginia
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Aug 16)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Fuse Equestrian Combined Training Series
EventingNorthern Virginia
Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
The Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Show is held August 16, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's official events calendar.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Four Horseshoes Youth Foundation Benefit Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Topline Horse Center Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Foxtail Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Aug 15)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Bellemount Stables Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Hanover Heritage Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 15)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Roseoldian Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Virginia Horse Center Starter Trials
EventingShenandoah Valley
Schooling horse trials (starter eventing) weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Keswick Hunt Club Foxhunting Clinic
Two-day foxhunting clinic hosted by Keswick Hunt Club to prepare horses and riders for the hunt season; register online.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Silver Lining CHSA Show (Aug 15)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Silver Lining CHSA/VHSA Associate horse show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026Past
Dressage Clinic: Confidence Before Collection with Michael Alway
DressageNorthern Virginia
Full-day dressage clinic with clinician Michael Alway focused on building confidence before collection.
Sat, Aug 15 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Bristol Virginia Rodeo
WesternSouthwest Virginia
Fri, Aug 14, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 14)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
National Barrel Horse Association Colonial Nationals
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
The National Barrel Horse Association Colonial Nationals (NBHA Cowboy Tack Colonial Super Show) is held August 14-16, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026Past
Virginia Classic Paint Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Thu, Aug 13, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 13)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026Past
CDCTA Summer Dressage Schooling Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Commonwealth Dressage and Combined Training Association summer dressage schooling show.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026Past
Red Gate Farm Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Tue, Aug 11, 2026Past
Foundations in Polo Clinic with Doug Barnes (Aug 11)
Tuesday-evening polo fundamentals clinic with clinician Doug Barnes at Veterans Stadium, part of a weekly summer clinic series.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
EKG Stables Show at Hill Valley Farm
Hunter/JumperPiedmont
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Fix-A-Test at Glory Days Farm
DressageShenandoah Valley
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
NOVAWE Working Equitation Clinic with Stephanie Jennings
WesternNorthern Virginia
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Aug 9)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 9)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Oakdale Summer HT/CT & Dressage Show
EventingCentral Virginia
A summer horse trials, combined test, and dressage schooling show at Oakdale Equestrian Center in Powhatan, part of the VA Eventing & Dressage Show Series. No membersh…
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 8)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Past
Atlantic Saddle Club Show at River Run Farm
Hunter/JumperTidewater
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Aug 8)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Morven Park Summer Show Series II
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Two-day summer hunter/jumper show at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026Past
Rockbridge Community Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Sat, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Southwest Virginia Barrel Blast
Barrel RacingSouthwest Virginia
Fri, Aug 7, 2026Past
VRSVA Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Fri, Aug 7, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 7)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Fri, Aug 7 – Sun, Aug 9, 2026Past
Regional Pony Club Rally
Multi-DisciplineCentral Virginia
Regional Pony Club competition weekend at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Thu, Aug 6, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 6)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026Past
Picturesque Farm Horse Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Wed, Aug 5 – Sun, Aug 9, 2026FeaturedPast
Lexington National Horse Show A – Festival of Champions
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
The Lexington National Horse Show A - Festival of Champions is a VHC-owned hunter/jumper show held August 5-9, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Tue, Aug 4, 2026Past
Foundations in Polo Clinic with Doug Barnes (Aug 4)
Tuesday-evening polo fundamentals clinic with clinician Doug Barnes at Veterans Stadium, part of a weekly summer clinic series.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026FeaturedPast
Roseland Polo Sunday Match (Aug 2)
PoloCentral Virginia
Free Sunday polo match at King Family Vineyards in Crozet. Gates open at 10 a.m.; matches at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m., field and weather conditions permitting. No tickets re…
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 2)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Past
CVSJA Show (Aug 2)
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Central Virginia Show Jumping Association show (VHSA Associate) at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026Past
A Jump Above Schooling Jumper Show (August)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Schooling jumper show hosted by A Jump Above in the Fleming Farm Arena.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Past
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Aug 1)
Saturday-evening arena polo under the lights at Veterans Stadium, part of the Great Meadow Polo Club's May-through-November season. Tailgating and stadium seating avai…
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Past
DRHPC Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Deep Run Hunt Pony Club schooling show at the Deep Run showgrounds.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Past
Festival of Racing
Colonial Downs' signature stakes day, the Festival of Racing presented by New Kent County, with first post at 12pm.
Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026Past
Danville Open Western Horse Show
WesternSouthside
Fri, Jul 31, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Jul 31)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Fri, Jul 31 – Sat, Aug 1, 2026Past
East Coast Championships
Championship horse show closing out July at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Fri, Jul 31, 2026Past
Jump To The Stars
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Friday-evening show jumping under the lights in the Fleming Farm Arena with $12,000 in prize money plus pony rides, food trucks, and live music.
Fri, Jul 31 – Sun, Aug 2, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia 4-H State Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Thu, Jul 30, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Live Racing (Jul 30)
Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.
Thu, Jul 30, 2026Past
Eastern Arabian Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
An Arabian breed show held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026Past
Foundations in Polo Clinic with Doug Barnes (Jul 28)
Tuesday-evening polo fundamentals clinic with clinician Doug Barnes at Veterans Stadium, part of a weekly summer clinic series.
Tue, Jul 28 – Wed, Jul 29, 2026Past
Fauquier County Fair Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineNorthern Virginia
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.
Sat, Jul 25 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026Past
American Connemara Pony Society Region 3 Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
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
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Thu, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 26, 2026Past
Virginia Commonwealth Games Equestrian Competition
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Commonwealth Games Equestrian Competition, held July 23-26, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, features multiple disciplines including hunters, jumpers, c…
Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 19, 2026Past
SWVHJA's Midsummer Dream Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
A Southwest Virginia Hunter Jumper Association (SWVHJA) hunter/jumper show held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026Past
Four Oaks Farm Summer Hunter Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
A VHSA/BHSA-recognized hunter show in the Four Oaks Farm 2026 series (judge Mary Upshur), offering divisions from leadline and short stirrup through working hunter and…
Fri, Jul 17 – Sun, Jul 19, 2026Past
Virginia Highlands Horse Trail Ride
Trail RidingSouthwest Virginia
Sat, Jul 11 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026Past
Shenandoah Valley Dressage Summer Show
DressageShenandoah Valley
Sat, Jul 11, 2026Past
Goochland Open Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineCentral Virginia
Fri, Jul 10 – Mon, Jul 13, 2026Past
Dressage at Lexington
DressageShenandoah Valley
Dressage at Lexington, hosted by the Virginia Dressage Association, runs July 10-13, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia Horse Center Summer Classic
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Wed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 3, 2026Past
VHSA Associate Summer Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Wed, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 5, 2026Past
Region 15 & 16 Arabian Championships
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
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.
Sat, Jun 27 – Sun, Jun 28, 2026Past
Shenandoah Valley Barrel Bash
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28, 2026Past
Equestrian Vaulting Region IX Championship
VaultingShenandoah Valley
The Equestrian Vaulting Region IX Championship is held June 25-28, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's provisional 2026 calendar.
Tue, Jun 23 – Wed, Jun 24, 2026Past
House Mountain Horse Show (June)
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
House Mountain Horse Show is a hunter/jumper show series at the Virginia Horse Center; the June installment runs June 23-24, 2026.
Sat, Jun 20 – Sun, Jun 21, 2026Past
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Rally
EventingNorthern Virginia
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club hosts a recognized eventing horse trials at Oatlands featuring dressage, cross-country on Oatlands' schooling course, and stadium jumping across…
Sat, Jun 20, 2026Past
Northern Virginia Dressage Schooling Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Fri, Jun 19 – Sun, Jun 21, 2026Past
Virginia Arabian Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
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.
Wed, Jun 17 – Sun, Jun 21, 2026Past
Deep Run Horse Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
The Deep Run Horse Show is a USEF National-rated, World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) hunter show held annually at the Deep Run Hunt Club showgrounds in Manakin-Sab…
Sat, Jun 13, 2026Past
Middleburg Dressage Schooling Show
DressagePiedmont
Sat, Jun 13 – Sun, Jun 14, 2026Past
Old Dominion 100-Mile Endurance Ride
EnduranceShenandoah Valley
One of the oldest continuously run 100-mile endurance rides in the United States, founded in 1973-74. The 2026 edition also serves as the AERC National Championship an…
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.
Sat, Jun 6 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026Past
4-H Skills Qualifier and Horse Show
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
The 4-H Skills Qualifier and Horse Show is held June 6-7, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, per the venue's provisional 2026 events calendar.
Sat, Jun 6 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026Past
Charlottesville Dressage Classic
DressageCentral Virginia
Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026Past
YEDA National Championship Show
WesternShenandoah Valley
The Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) National Championship Show is a VHC-owned Western show held June 4-7, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Mon, Jun 1 – Sun, Jun 7, 2026FeaturedPast
Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show is the oldest horse show in the United States, dating to 1853. Held annually at Grafton Farm under the shade of century-old oaks, the …
Sat, May 30, 2026Past
Piedmont Fox Hound Show
Breed ShowPiedmont
Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31, 2026Past
Colonial Downs Equestrian Festival
Multi-DisciplineCentral Virginia
Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31, 2026Past
Virginia Barrel Classic
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Barrel Classic is a major barrel racing event held May 28-31, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center, drawing hundreds of competitors and paying out over $600,…
Sat, May 23 – Sun, May 24, 2026Past
Northern Virginia Eventing Clinic with Olympic Rider
EventingNorthern Virginia
Sat, May 23 – Sun, May 24, 2026Past
Keswick Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperCentral Virginia
Thu, May 21 – Sun, May 24, 2026Past
Virginia Horse Center Eventing
EventingShenandoah Valley
Virginia Horse Center Spring Eventing is a USEA-recognized eventing competition held May 21-24, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, May 16 – Sun, May 17, 2026Past
Central Virginia Horse Trials
EventingCentral Virginia
Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17, 2026Past
Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival & Lexington CDI 3*
DressageShenandoah Valley
The Mid-Atlantic Dressage Festival is a VHC-owned dressage show held May 14-17, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, May 9, 2026Past
Lynchburg Barrel Racing Series
Barrel RacingSouthside
Wed, May 6 – Sat, May 9, 2026Past
The Bonnie Blue National Horse Show
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
The Bonnie Blue National Horse Show is a Saddlebred show hosted at the Virginia Horse Center, part of the venue's VHC-owned event slate.
Sat, May 2, 2026FeaturedPast
Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase
SteeplechaseNorthern Virginia
The Virginia Gold Cup is Virginia's marquee steeplechase race day, held annually on the Great Meadow Racecourse and drawing tens of thousands of spectators for tailgat…
Sat, Apr 25, 2026Past
Foxfield Spring Races
SteeplechaseCentral Virginia
Foxfield's spring steeplechase meet, popular with college students and young professionals, featuring rail viewing, cabana tents, food and vendor stands, and a philant…
Sat, Apr 18, 2026Past
Middleburg Spring Races
SteeplechaseNorthern Virginia
Virginia's oldest steeplechase meet, run at Glenwood Park every third Saturday in April since 1911. The 2026 running features seven races including the graded Temple G…
Sat, Mar 28 – Sun, Mar 29, 2026Past
Morven Park Spring Horse Trials
EventingNorthern Virginia
Beginner Novice through Intermediate level eventing (dressage, cross-country, show jumping) opening the Morven Park competition season.