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International Gold Cup Steeplechase
SteeplechaseNorthern Virginia
The fall counterpart to the Virginia Gold Cup, the International Gold Cup is a major steeplechase race day held each October at Great Meadow.
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Horse Shows & Equestrian Events in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia is the heart of the state's hunt country. From the historic showgrounds of Upperville and Middleburg to Great Meadow in The Plains, the region hosts nationally recognized hunter/jumper shows, steeplechase races, and polo all season long.
Upcoming events in Northern Virginia
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 24)
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 24, 2026
MDS Dressage Show at Southern Heritage Farm (October)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Maryland Dressage Series schooling show at Southern Heritage Farm in Midland, running Intro through upper-level tests. Entries through Strider.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
A Jump Above Horse Show (October 25)
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Schooling horse show hosted by A Jump Above in the Fleming Farm Arenas at Great Meadow. Two concurrent arenas, division time windows and divisions for all levels, with…
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Silver Eagle Stable Halloween Jumper Schooling Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 31)
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 31, 2026
CDCTA Dressage Schooling Show (October 31)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Red Gate Farm Dressage Schooling Show
DressageNorthern Virginia
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Dressage Schooling Show at Beaux Reves (November)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Nov 7)
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, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
LandSafe Clinic at Pacific Farms
EventingNorthern Virginia
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
VADA/Nova November Schooling Show & Schooling Championship
DressageNorthern Virginia
VADA/Nova's season-closing dressage schooling show at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center, run alongside the chapter's Schooling Championship classes. Judg…
Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Veterans Cup: Polo with Purpose
Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Virginia Field Hunter Championships
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Nov 14)
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…
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
BRE Cavalletti Clinic (November)
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…
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Nov 21)
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, Nov 21, 2026
Beverly Circuit Finals
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Year-end championship day for the Beverly Show Circuit, where the season's Pathway leaderboard and team standings are settled across hunter, jumper and equitation divi…
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Season Finale)
Final Saturday-evening arena polo match of the Great Meadow Polo Club's 2026 season at Veterans Stadium. Tailgating and stadium seating available.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026
Dressage Schooling Show at Beaux Reves (December)
DressageNorthern Virginia
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Free Jumping Session with The Frame Sporthorses
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Beverly Winter 1 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
First date of the Beverly Winter Series at Beverly Equestrian in The Plains. Two-day hunter, jumper and equitation show; entries through Strider. Onsite stabling avail…
Sat, Jan 16 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Beverly Winter 2 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Second date of the Beverly Winter Series at Beverly Equestrian in The Plains. Two-day hunter, jumper and equitation show; entries through Strider. Onsite stabling avai…
Sat, Feb 13 – Sun, Feb 14, 2027
Beverly Winter 3 Hunter/Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperNorthern Virginia
Third date of the Beverly Winter Series at Beverly Equestrian in The Plains. Two-day hunter, jumper and equitation show; entries through Strider. Onsite stabling avail…
Venues in Northern Virginia
Beaux Reves Equestrian
- Dressage Schooling Show at Beaux Reves (November)Wed, Nov 4, 2026
- BRE Cavalletti Clinic (November)Wed, Nov 18, 2026
- Dressage Schooling Show at Beaux Reves (December)Wed, Dec 2, 2026
Beverly Equestrian
- Beverly Circuit FinalsSat, Nov 21, 2026
- Beverly Winter 1 Hunter/Jumper ShowSat, Dec 19 – Sun, Dec 20, 2026
- Beverly Winter 2 Hunter/Jumper ShowSat, Jan 16 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Fauquier County Fairgrounds
FairgroundsNorthern Virginia
Frying Pan Farm Park
Fuse Equestrian
Glenwood Park
Show GroundsNorthern Virginia
Grafton Farm
Great Meadow
Show GroundsNorthern Virginia
- International Gold Cup SteeplechaseSat, Oct 24, 2026
- Great Meadow Saturday Polo (Oct 24)Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- A Jump Above Horse Show (October 25)Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Homestead Horse Farm
Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center
Millpoint Farm
Morven Park International Equestrian Center
Equestrian CenterNorthern Virginia
- VADA/Nova November Schooling Show & Schooling ChampionshipSat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Virginia Field Hunter ChampionshipsSat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Oatlands Historic House
OtherNorthern Virginia
Pacific Farms
- LandSafe Clinic at Pacific FarmsSat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
Picturesque Farm
Prince William County Fairgrounds
FairgroundsNorthern Virginia
Red Gate Farm
- Red Gate Farm Dressage Schooling ShowSun, Nov 1, 2026
Silver Eagle Stable
- Silver Eagle Stable Halloween Jumper Schooling ShowSat, Oct 31, 2026
Southern Heritage Farm
- MDS Dressage Show at Southern Heritage Farm (October)Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Turner Farm
Warrenton Horse Show Grounds
Show GroundsNorthern Virginia
Wheatland Equestrian
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