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Smithview Equestrian

3756 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
Jennifer Sabella
Phone757-831-0412
EmailEmail

Judge:
Gordon Reistrup

Show Manager:
Jennifer Sabella

Show Secretaries:
Cassie Pender

Show Announcers:
Taylor Saunders

Course Designer:
Jennifer Sabella

Steward:
Jennifer Sabella

Show Starts:
8:00am
(Schooling ends 7:45)

2022 Cooler Show
Program Guide & Prize List

Download Cooler Program Guide
Download Prize List

Online Entry Form
Closed Sept 22nd at noon time

Show Fees:
Warm Up $25
Classes $30
Divisions $60
Cooler Show Challenge $45
Cooler Show Classic $35
Stalls $35

Checks Payable to: "VBHSA"

Open checks are permitted
and must be submitted day of show.

Hard copy of Coggins is required to show
*NO EXCEPTIONS*

Sponsored by: Triumph Realty

Held on Day One of show.
Objective: To offer a class that shows the overall ability of horse and rider. This class will recognize the trainer, owner of the horse, parents of the rider and class sponsors. It is open to juniors and amateurs. The class is to be judged on the best overall horse and rider combination.
Class Requirements: The class will run in the format of the Hunter Classic. No entries will be accepted once the class has started. There will be two rounds ridden over two different courses. Numerical scores will be announced at the completion of each horse/rider’s trip. The top 12 rounds will be called back and will ride the second course in reverse scoring order (lowest score starting first), within jump heights.
Jump Heights: Small Ponies 2’ Medium Ponies 2’3” Large Ponies 2’9” Horses: 3’
Rules of the course: The first course and second course will have 8-10 fences.
Each round is worth 50% of your total score.
The scores will be announced upon completion of each round
Each rider must wear protective headgear in accordance with general rules.
Proper show attire is required.
Adults may ride ponies.
Owner, rider and animal must be VBHSA member 30 days prior to Cooler Show
Prizes:
- First Place: $200 & Perpetual Trophy and Ribbon
- Second Place: $125 and Ribbon
- Third Place: $75 and Ribbon
- Fourth Place: $50 and Ribbon
- Fifth Place: $30 and Ribbon
- Sixth Place: $20 and Ribbon
- Seventh Place: Ribbon
- Eighth Place: Ribbon

Close Cooler Challenge Rules...

Sponsored by: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Biography sheet must be submitted by 10:00 am the day of the show

Objective: To offer a class that shows the overall ability of horse and rider. This class will recognize the trainer, owner of the horse, parents of the rider and class sponsors. It is open to juniors and amateurs. The class is to be judged on the best overall horse and rider combination.
Class Requirements: The class will run in the format of the Hunter Classic. No entries will be accepted once the class has started. There will be two rounds ridden over two different courses. Numerical scores will be announced at the completion of each horse/rider’s trip. The top 12 rounds will be called back and will ride the second course in reverse scoring order (lowest score starting first), within jump heights.
Jump Heights: 2’ or 2’6” (Rider’s Choice)
Rules of the course: The first course and second course will have 8-10 fences.
Each round is worth 50% of your total score.
The scores will be announced upon completion of each round.
Each rider must wear protective headgear in accordance with general rules.
Mane braiding and proper show attire is required.
Proper show attire is required.
Adults may ride ponies.
Owner, rider and animal must be VBHSA member 30 days prior to cooler show
Prizes:
- First Place: $100 and Ribbon
- Second Place: $50 and Ribbon
- Third Place: $40 and Ribbon
- Fourth Place: $30 and Ribbon
- Fifth Place: $20 and Ribbon
- Sixth Place: $10 and Ribbon
- Seventh Place: Ribbon
- Eighth Place: Ribbon

Close Cooler Show Classic Rules...

Biography sheets must be submitted by
10:00 am the day of the show



2021 High Point Winner

2021 Cooler Show High Point Winner
"Zehn" Owned by Cara Oxenham

2021 Memorial Trophy Winners
2021 Sweet Caroline Trophy Winner 2021 Benlea Neptune Memorial Winner

Donated by: Mary Shearin

2021 Winner: “Silver Lining"
Ridden by Kenidee McCormick


“Benlea Neptune” was born in 1990 and died in 2009. He was a beloved familiar face to the VBHSA where he began and ended his career. He was also very successful in the “A” show arena with his longtime riders Kirkland Brown, Taylor Shearin, and Holly Shearin. He earned the VHSA Small Pony award numerous times as well as the Grand Pony award and the Mary Drury Award. He was Champion at Devon and Pony Finals in 1999. He also won championships at Upperville, Middleburg Classic, Deep Run, Hits Culpeper, Lexington Spring Premiere & Encore, James River, Rosemount, Blowing Rock and many others.
Despite all these numerous accomplishments, he is most fondly remembered for his endearing personality and for the thousands of safe trips aboard his sturdy back. A once in a lifetime pony!

The Benlea Neptune Memorial Trophy is awarded to Best Child Rider on a pony.

2021 Sweet Caroline Trophy Winner2021 Coast is Clear Winner

Donated by: Lisa Doczi & Mederise Carter

2021 Winner: “Rachel M"
Ridden by Gwen Darrow


“Coast is Clear” was born May 15, 2001. Having had a stellar career with many shows, riders, caretakers and an owner who cherished “Coast is Clear”, we dedicate this trophy with love.

The Coast is Clear Memorial Trophy shall be awarded to the Best Junior or Amateur rider on Day Two of the Annual Cooler Show as a perpetual award.

2021 Sweet Caroline Trophy Winner 2021 Ocean Blue Classic Winner

Donated by: Lisa Doczi

2021 Winner:  “Semper Fortis”
Ridden by Elizabeth Warner


For children, there is a “favorite” pony - the one you could crawl under, dress up, trail ride, or learn to jump fences on -- the pony who was kind and took care of you and made you feel safe.
For parents, there is also a “favorite” pony -- the one you will forever cherish because she safely toted your child through years of lessons, learning and exploring on horseback.

“Ocean Blue” was everyone’s favorite pony. “Blue” patiently taught dozens of children to ride in her two decades.... a very special pony who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

The Ocean Blue Cooler Show Classic Perpetual Trophy is awarded to the winner of the VBHSA Cooler Classic.

2021 Sweet Caroline Trophy Winner 2021 Sweet Caroline Winner

Donated by: Lisa Doczi

2021 Winner: "Sorority Girl"
Ridden by Erin Russi


“Sweet Caroline” a 15-hand Gray Arabian Mare was owned and loved by Lisa Doczi for 19 years. Caroline competed in the Children’s Hunter and Adult Hunter divisions throughout the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Caroline won many VBHSA year-end awards over numerous years. Caroline also won numerous ribbons at top rated shows including Deep Run, Culpeper, The Barracks, just to name a few.

Most importantly, Sweet Caroline will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her.

The Sweet Caroline Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Best Child Rider on a horse.

The VBHSA would like to thank our wonderful and generous sponsors!
And encourage you to support them as they have supported the VBHSA!
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