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July 12 |
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| Show Venue Roseoldian Farm 1161 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach |
Show Manager Amanda Abernethy & Alyssa Frittelli 757-729-2733 smartphone |
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| Quick Links Entering online is closed edit_note Entry Form download Show Fees arrow_forward Classes Offered download |
Prize List - Ring 1 arrow_forward Prize List - Ring 2 arrow_forward Download Prize List download Division Descriptions download |
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| New this year! VHSA Assoc. Equitation High Point Award Details arrow_forward |
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| Start Times 8:30am - Ring 1 9:00am - Ring 2 |
Schooling Times Ends 15 minutes prior to start time. |
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| Judges Neysa Bryant (r) - Ring 2 Sophia Vella Tanner (R) - Ring 1 |
Stewards Amanda Abernethy Kasey Evans |
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| Show Secretary Michelle McCabe Jackie Davis |
Announcers Taylor Saunders (Ring 1) Kelly Vasta (Ring 2) |
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| Course Designer Amanda Abernethy |
Official Photographer Wicked Snap Photography |
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| Concessions by Rio Good Food |
Lanscaping by Coastal Landscapes |
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| Show Fees Warm Up Class Division Challenge Class Classic Class |
$25 $30 $60 $50 $60 |
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Additional Fees
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Points will be added by riders competing in only two of the following eligble divisons: |
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Show Rules
| # of Exhibitors | Points awarded | |||||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | |
| 3 to 5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .5 |
| 6 to 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 10 or more | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2.5 |
Held in Ring 1.
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:
Held in Ring 2.
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.
Riders must submit biography sheets for the Cooler Challenge and the Cooler Classic by 10:00 am the day of the show.
2024 Cooler Challenge Winner
Claire Oliver
Riding "Champlain's Houdini"
*Points transfer to VHSA Associate Program
| Ring 1 | Judge - Sophia Vella Tanner (R) Starts - 8:30 |
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| Class # | Division/Class | |
| 1 | Warm Up Course B - Unjudged Open Card |
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| 2 (4) |
VBHSA Breeding Sponsored by: MNE Farms Mary Echols-Goodman Horse/Pony must be recorded with the VBHSA |
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| 3 4 5 (10) |
Open Hunter Sponsored by: Bemer Group 2', 2'6, or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to all horses and ponies Adults may ride horses or ponies |
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| 6 7 8 (6) |
*Thoroughbred Hunter Sponsored by: In memory of Carol LeWare The LeWare Family 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to all thoroughbred horses that have or were eligible to race |
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| 9 10 11 (1) |
*Green Hunter Horse Sponsored by: Argonomic Lawn Management 2'6, or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to horses in 1st or 2nd year showing 2'6 or higher |
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| 12 13 14 (0) |
*Working Hunter Sponsored by: The Oliver Family 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to horses only |
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| Schooling Break | ||
| 15 (8) |
Cooler Show Challenge Sponsored by: The Clothes Horse $500 in prize money Ponies: S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Horses 3' See details |
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| 16 17 18 (3) |
*Adult Amateur Hunter Sponsored by: Emily Langhorne 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to adult amateurs on horses. |
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| 19 (4) |
*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation Over Fences Sponsored by: Iron Valley Real Estate Carol Alley 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to adult amateurs mounted on horses Must be member of the VHSA |
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| 20 (4) |
*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation on the Flat Sponsored by: Ellis Equestrian Services LLC Walk - Trot - Canter Judged on position, control and guidance. Open to amateurs 18 and older |
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| 21 22 23 (4) |
*Children's/Junior Hunter Sponsored by: Jr Markets - The Harrell's 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to horses only. To be ridden by juniors. |
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| 24 (3) |
*VHSA Assoc. Children's/Junior Equitation Over Fences Sponsored by: The Lovko Family 2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice Open to horses ridden by juniors. |
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| 25 (6) |
*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat 14 and Under Sponsored by: The West Family Walk - Trot - Canter Judged on position, control and guidance Open to riders who have not reached their 15th birthday by Dec. 1st |
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| 26 (4) |
*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat 15-17 Sponsored by: The Harris Family Walk - Trot - Canter Judged on position, control and guidance Open to riders who are 15 to 17 years of age and have not reached their 18th birthday by Dec. 1st of the calendar year. |
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| 27 28 29 (1) |
*Green Pony Hunter Sponsored by: Triple Crown Feed S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Open to ponies in the 1st or 2nd year of showing and ridden by juniors. |
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| 30 31 32 (1) |
*Pony Hunter Sponsored by: West Neck Creek Equestrian Training Center S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Open to ponies ridden by juniors only. |
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| 33 (2) |
*VHSA Assoc. Pony Equitation Over Fences Sponsored by: Crafty Fox Farm Sugi Dewan S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Open to ponies ridden by juniors. Rider must be a VHSA member. |
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2024 Cooler Classic Winner
Ami Bluhm
Riding "Watermark"
*Points transfer to VHSA Associate Program
| Ring 2 | Judge - Neysa Bryant (r) Starts - 9:00 |
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| Class # | Division/Class | |
| 34 |
Warm Up Course B - Unjudged Open Card |
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| 35 (0) |
Lead Line Sponsored by: Triple Crown Feed Walked in hand by an adult |
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| 36 37 38 (10) |
Very Beginner Pleasure Sponsored by: MNE Farms Mary Echols-Goodman Walk - Trot Judged on performance, manners, and way of going Open to riders of all ages in 1st year of showing or 2nd year of showing if rider did not accumulate more that 5 blue ribbons in first year. |
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| 39 40 41 (6) |
Walk/Trot Equitation Younger Sponsored by: The Davis & Lloyd Families Walk - Trot 10 and Under- 1st year of showing |
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| 42 43 44 (4) |
Walk/Trot Equitation Older Sponsored by: Catherine Michele Photography Walk - Trot 11 and Over - 1st year of showing |
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| 45 46 47 (6) |
*Short Stirrup Hunter Sponsored by: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Crossrails Open to those 12 and under |
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| 48 49 50 (5) |
Beginner Equitation Sponsored by: The Turner Family Crossrails Open to those in 1st year of riding or 2nd year and have not accumulated 5 blue ribbons |
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| 51 52 53 (6) |
*Pleasure Pony Sponsored by: MNE Farms Mary Echols-Goodman Shown by juniors on ponies with hunter tack on the flat |
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| 54 55 56 (9) |
*Pleasure Horse Junior Sponsored by: Coastal Equine Veterinary Service Shown by juniors on horses with hunter tack on the flat |
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| 57 58 59 (4) |
*Pleasure Horse Adult Sponsored by: Tikka Shack JD Patel Shown by adults with hunter tack on the flat |
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| Schooling Break |
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| 60 (7) |
Cooler Show Classic Sponsored by: Great Neck Vet $250 in prize money 2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice See details |
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| 61 (13) |
Open Equitation on the Flat Sponsored by: Guardian Equine Veterinary Services Open to all juniors & amateurs regardless of age or experience |
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| 62 (8) |
Open Equitation Over Fences Sponsored by: ReMax Real Estate - Stephanie Clark 2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice Open to all juniors & amateurs |
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| 63 64 65 (9) |
Schooling Hunter Sponsored by: Bearing Rose Equine Training 2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice Open to all horses and ponies. Adults amateurs may ride horses or ponies. Simple changes are allowed without penalty. Open only to Adult Amateurs and Juniors. |
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| 66 67 68 (10) |
Special Hunter Sponsored by: Aligned Chiropractic and Wellness 2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice Open to pony hunters, junior hunters and amateur hunters |
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Previous year winners are reminded to return their trophy engraved, cleaned and polished 2 weeks prior to the 2025 Cooler Show.
2024 Winner
of the Cooler Classic
Amy Bluhm
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.
2024 Best
Adult Amateur Rider
Kaitlin Wise
"Armani" was a Hanoverian mare by stallion Ahorn Z. Born in 1995, she took numerous VBHSA members to the podium of VHSA medal finals and won the Bryan Trophy Equitation class at Deep Run. Armani was a true teacher and she taught more about riding than any other horse. She enjoyed a long retirement with Whitney Brooks until crossing the rainbow bridge in 2019.
The Armani Memorial trophy will be presented to the Best Adult Amateur Rider on a horse or pony on Day 2 of the Cooler Show. To be considered, Adult Amateurs need to see the secretary for an arm band which indicates to the horse show judge that a rider is an Adult Amateur.
2024 Best
Child Rider on a Pony
Emilia West
“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.
2024 Best
Junior or Amateur Rider
Lorien Limmer
“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.
2024 Best
Child Rider on a Horse
Carleigh Carter
“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.
We appreciate the support of our wonderful sponsors!
The VBHSA is a not for profit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization consisting of
hundreds of members including farms, adult amateurs, professionals, juniors and people who have a love of horses.
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