Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
JM Equine Barrel Race
Barrel RacingShenandoah Valley
JM Equine barrel racing weekend at the Virginia Horse Center.
Events › Shenandoah Valley
Horse Shows & Equestrian Events in the Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley is anchored by the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, one of the nation's premier competition facilities. The valley's calendar spans breed shows, dressage, eventing, and multi-discipline championships against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge.
Upcoming events in Shenandoah Valley
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Goose Creek Hunter Jumper Horse Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
One-day Goose Creek hunter/jumper show at the Virginia Horse Center.
Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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, 2026
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, 2026
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…
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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, 2026
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…
Wed, Oct 21 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026Featured
Virginia Horse Center Fall Classic
Multi-DisciplineShenandoah Valley
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 24)
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…
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 25)
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…
Thu, Oct 29 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Virginia Horse Center Eventing (October)
EventingShenandoah Valley
Recognized eventing competition (dressage, cross-country, show jumping) at the Virginia Horse Center.
Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026Featured
VHSA Championship Finals
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 31)
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…
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Closing Day, Nov 1)
Closing day of the 2026 Shenandoah Downs fall harness meet in Woodstock. Live Standardbred racing on the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds half-mile track. Free admission.
Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026
VHSA Associate Finals
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
The Virginia Horse Shows Association Associate Finals run November 5-8, 2026 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, per the venue's official 2026 provisional event…
Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026
AQHA Virginia Harvest Festival
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association (SEBRA)
WesternShenandoah Valley
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
American Saddlebred Expo
Breed ShowShenandoah Valley
American Saddlebred Expo at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, listed on the venue's official events calendar.
Thu, Dec 10 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026
The Barracks Hunter Jumper Show
Hunter/JumperShenandoah Valley
Venues in Shenandoah Valley
Camp Roosevelt
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
Devaux Farm
George Washington National Forest
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
Glory Days Farm
Orkney Springs
Park / TrailShenandoah Valley
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
FairgroundsShenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Downs
- Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 17)Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 18)Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Shenandoah Downs Harness Racing (Oct 24)Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Tumbling Run Ranch
ArenaShenandoah Valley
Virginia Horse Center
- JM Equine Barrel RaceFri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Goose Creek Hunter Jumper Horse ShowSat, Oct 17, 2026
- UDJC Dressage and Jumping Show (October)Sat, Oct 17 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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