COVID-19 Update
The Virginia State Governor’s office has finally set forth procedures for horse shows. Please familiarize yourself with the Governor’s guidelines for all sanctioned horse shows since we must follow local and state laws. Phase 3 went into effect July 1st:
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S HORSE SHOWING PROCEDURES
TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
Resources:
The Virginia Horse Council has created a graphic chart for Barn Safety: BARN SAFETY CHART
The Virginia Horse Industry Board has provided resources for all horse owners: https://www.vhib.org/covid-19-resources
Congratulations to all of the 2020 Virginia Horse Shows Association's Year-End Winners! The following Link is a list of all of the winners, including Special Awards and Grand Champions.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support of the Virginia Horse Shows Association.
2020 Year-End Awards Booklet
The Virginia Horse Industry Board is the Official Sponsor of the Virginia Horse Shows Association Awards Program.
2020 VHSA Annual Meeting & Convention
The Board of Directors, at their September 21st meeting, voted to not have our Annual Meeting and Convention at the Homestead this year. However, the Annual High Score awards in both the Regular Program and the Associate Program will be tabulated and awarded.The Championship and the Reserve Championship ribbons and awards will automatically be mailed to all by December 15th. However, if you would prefer to pick up your ribbons and prizes directly from the VHSA office at 400 Rosedale Court, Suite 100, Warrenton, Virginia, please contact us no later than December 8th so that a day and time can be arranged. Otherwise, the ribbons will be mailed.
Anyone who would like their 3rd through 6th ribbon mailed to you, please notify the VHSA via e-mail (vhsa@verizon.net) by December 8th.
2021 VHSA Membership Renewals
We are no longer sending out paper renewals. All memberships, horse recordings and voting will now only be done online. Please click on PAY DUES in order to renew your membership or record a horse and/or changes to a horse. The Membership Cards and Horse Recording Certificates will still be mailed after the application is submitted to the VHSA office.
December Hunter Classic Horse Show
With the VHSA Annual Meeting & Convention being cancelled this year, we are able to recognize the December Hunter Classic at McDonogh School in Owings Mills Maryland on December 3~6, 2020. Due to the Convention usually coinciding with this show, we typically cannot recognize it because it falls on the same weekend. So, please be aware that the 2020 show will be sanctioned by the VHSA and points will count towards the 2021 VHSA year-end points. Please make sure to renew your VHSA membership prior to attending this show so that your points will count.
Designer Face Masks
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that our dear friend, Frederique Poulain (Designes by Frederique), who has provided the beautiful hand painted pieces that are awarded at the Associate Championship Horse Show each year has added to her list of many talents, the art of making Face Masks. These gorgeous Face Masks are available to our members for a 10% discount on your entire order by entering the promo code of VHSA at checkout. Frederique is generously donating $1.50 to the VHSA for every mask that is purchased.
Please visit her website: www.iwantthatmask.com - Enter Promo Code: VHSA
National Show Hunter Hall of Fame
Congratulations to two Virginia Horses who have been elected into the 2020 National Show Hunter Hall of Fame:
Estrella, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare
Henry The Hawk, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kennetn Wheeler, Sr. and Ms. Jane Womble Gaston
Henry The Hawk, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kennetn Wheeler, Sr. and Ms. Jane Womble Gaston
Congratulations to these very well deserved horses!
VHSA Division Sponsorship
The 2020 Division Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Sponsorships cost $100 per Division and the Sponsors are listed on our website, in our VHSA Convention Booklet and the VHSA 2021 Yearbook.
Click HERE for the complete list of Divisions that are available for sponsorship!
The VHSA 2019 Annual Live and Silent Auction
Every year the VHSA holds a Live and Silent Auction during the Annual Meeting & Convention. This fund raiser would not be able to be held without the many volunteers who obtain auction items as well as the many donors who graciously donate items. We would like to thank everyone involved with the Live and Silent Auction, especiall our Donors. Please remember to visit these businesses in support of their generosity.
A complete list of Donors can be downloaded here: 2019 Auction Donors
MEMBERS NOT IN GOOD STANDING
The following individuals are unable to accrue VHSA points, ineligible to compete at the VHSA Associate Summer Horse Show, VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show and unable to attend the VHSA Convention:
Fae Cordova (Savannah Cordova) - NSF Check
Olivia Fuller - NSF Check
Samantha Lamb (Allison Scott) - NSF Check
Paul Logan, Pachanga Farms - NSF Check & Rule Violation
Susie Mansell (Show Place Farm, LLC) - NSF Check
Kathy Martin Grumulski - NSF Check
Veronica Lorraine Martin (Kelly Davenport) - NSF Check
Andrew Kenneth Milne (Anna Milne) - NSF Check
Margaret Elizabeth Morris - NSF Check
Shannon Simmons - Outstanding Debt
Amanda Smith - NSF Check
Jesica Warthen (Alexis Warthen) - NSF Check
Pamela Weaver (Amanda Weaver) - NSF Check
Sandra Ruiz was awarded the USEF Sportsmanship Award at the USEF Convention.
Congratulations to one of the best - Sandra Ruiz!
The votes have been counted and we are pleased to announce the following winners of the 2019 Special Awards:
Horseperson of the Year: Sally Lamb
Amateur Sportsmanship Award: Marion Cosby-Kastenbaum
The Barry A. Jackson Memorial Award: Georgine Winslett
Junior Exhibitor of the Year: Jordan Toering
Horse Show of the Year: Deep Run Horse Show
Andrew Montgomery Award: Warrenton Pony Show
Elizabeth Nelms Owner of the Year Award: Stacey McFadden
The Susan Hagan Award: Wayne Eubank
The Frances Rowe Junior Exhibitor of the Year Award: Beverly Alcock
The Mary Drury Award: Hobby Creeks Grey Goose, owned and ridden by Olivia Dougherty
The Joan Cozart Perfect Parent Award: Mr. & Mrs. Wayne VanBrocklin
The L.M. Sandy Riding Scholarship: Victoria DeFeo
The Michael Lenehan Memorial College Scholarship: Macey Berg
The Double R Partners Perpetual Trophy - In Memory of Amy Reistrup: Shelby Bonnie
Congratulations to the winners!
Equine Nutrition Basics by Kayla Wolfe
At the Lexington Spring Welcome Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center, the VHSA’s Special Events Committee presented a lecture led by Emory and Henry’s Jessica Denniston on Equine Nutrition Basics. Highlights of the lesson included the functions of the foregut and hindgut, essential nutrients, and how to choose a diet for a specific horse. The equine has one stomach that is composed of a foregut and hindgut. The foregut of the horse digests fats, proteins, and sugars through enzymes while the hindgut breaks down fiber. Horses need certain nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fat to fulfill their diet. Water, being the most vital nutrient for the horse, is used for transportation of nutrients and between eight to twelve gallons of it is consumed each day. When deciding on a diet for a horse, the age, workload, weight, and ability to consume grass should be evaluated. A horse that is doing a lot of exercise may need higher quantities of a certain nutrient to maintain a good balance. The weight, or body condition score should be considered when deciding both the type and quantity of food given to the horse. Access to hay or grass is necessary and must be recognized while choosing a diet for a horse. Roughage should be the primary source of food for the equine, followed by grain to assure that all the nutrients are given. Jessica Denniston explained and showed us the affects of a bad diet on a horse.
For further information, please see the Equine Nutrition Basics Handbook which can be downloaded HERE!
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths across America is a non-profit organization that lays wreaths at the many grave sites across America for our fallen soldiers. The VHSA is pleased to once again sponsor 20 wreaths to be laid at Arlington National Cemetery this month in honor of our soldiers who have given their all for all of us. If you would like to sponsor as well, please visit their website at www.wreathsacrossamerica.com
VHSA Division Sponsorship
The 2020 Division Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Sponsorships cost $100 per Division and the Sponsors are listed on our website, in our VHSA Convention Booklet and the VHSA 2021 Yearbook.