The Virginia Countryside Lifestyle
2018 Horse Shows and Events
In the Virginia countryside, life is centered around equestrian events, from horse shows to races and everything in between. It's no wonder that this area is such a wonderful place to live! We invite you to discover the wonders of this area for yourself — by attending these annual equestrian events.
April
Fox Pointe Farm Hunter Series Horse Show
Date: Saturday, April 28th
Location: Fox Pointe Farm in Quinton, VA
The Fox Pointe Farm Hunter Series Horse Show (VHSA/BHSA) takes place every month from April through October.
Commonwealth National
Dates: Wednesday, April 18th - Sunday, April
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Commonwealth National is the first of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
Forrest Linton Pony Classic
Date: Sunday, April 29th
Location: The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA
The Forrest T. Linton Memorial Classic consists of horse and pony shows that take place between April and October. It's hosted by the Battlefield Horse Show Association.
May
Keswick Horse Show
Dates: Tuesday, May 15th - Sunday, May
Location: Keswick, VA | Type of Show: HB/PB/H/J/M
June
Virginia Arabian Horse Show
Dates: Friday, June 1nd - Sunday, June 3th
Location: Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA | Type of Show: NH
BRH Annual Hunter Horse Show
Date: Saturday, June 2rd
Location: Sandstone Farm in Millwood, VA | Type of Show: H/E/M
Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Dates: Monday, June 4th - Sunday, June 10th
Location: Upperville, VA | Type of Show: HB/PB/H/J/M
Loudoun Benefit Horse Show
Dates: Wednesday, June 13th - Sunday, June 17th
Location: Upperville, VA | Type of Show: HB/PB/H/J/M
Deep Run Horse Show
Dates: Wednesday, June 20th - Sunday, June 24th
Location: Manakin-Sabot, VA | Type of Show: H/M
Warrenton Pony Show
Dates: Wednesday, June 27th - Sunday, July 1st
Location: Warrenton Horse Show Grounds in Warrenton, VA | Type of Show: PB/H/M
The Warrenton Pony Show, which takes place at the end of June every year, is considered the oldest pony show in America.
July
Showday National
Dates: Thursday, July 5th - Sunday, July 8th
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Showday National is one of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
Cavalier Classic
Dates: Wednesday, July 11th - Sunday, July 15th
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Cavalier Classic is one of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
Rose Mount Farm Horse Show
Dates: Thursday, July 26th - Sunday, July 29th
Location: Rose Mount Farm in Spotsylvania, VA | Type of Show: HB/PB/H/M
August
Lexington National Horse Show
Dates: Wednesday, August 8th - Sunday, August 12th
Location: Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
Winston National
Dates: Wednesday, August 15th - Sunday, August 19th
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Winston National is one of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
Constitution Classic
Dates: Wednesday, August 22rd - Sunday, August 26th
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Constitution Classic is one of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
Warrenton Horse Show
Dates: Wednesday, August 29th - Sunday, September 2nd
Location: Warrenton Horse Show Grounds in Warrenton, VA | Type of Show: HB/H
The Warrenton Horse Show is one of Virginia's most prestigious shows, dating back over a century to 1899. It's hosted by the Warrenton Horse Show Association.
September
Middleburg Classic Horse Show
Dates: Wednesday, September 19th - Sunday, September 23rd
Location: Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, VA | Type of Show: H
Josephine Mysliwski Hunter Derby
Date: Saturday, September 22nd
Location: Whitestone Farm in Fredericksburg, VA
Culpeper Finals
Dates: Wednesday, September 26th - Sunday, September 30th
Location: Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, VA | Type of Show: H/J/M
The Culpeper Finals is the last of six weeklong events in the HITS Culpeper Show Series.
October
H.O.R.S.E Benefit Show
Date: Saturday, October 6th
Location: Autumn Olive Farm in Goochland, VA
Autumn Olive Farm's final horse show is the annual "HOrsey Rett Syndrome Event" (H.O.R.S.E.) to raise money for Rett Syndrome research.
Baroque Equestrian Games
Dates: Saturday, October 13th - Sunday, October 14th
Location: Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA
November
VADA/Nova Dressage Championship Schooling Show
Date: Saturday, November 3th
Location: Morven Park Equestrian Center in Leesburg, VA
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