West Neck Creek Equestrian Center
1437 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
Mederise Carter
757-646-6885
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There are several wonderful raffles
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Close June 27 at 12 noon
Show Start Time
8:30 Ring 2
9:00 Ring 1
(Schooling ends 15 minutes prior)
Judges
Glenn Moody (Ring 1)
Peg Seals (Ring 2)
Show Manager
Mederise Carter
Show Secretary
Michelle McCabe
Stewards
Mederise Carter
Sugi Dewan
Show Announcers
Taylor Saunders
Kelly Vasta
Course Designer
Mederise Carter
Official Photographer
Wicked Snap Photography
2024 Cooler Show Prize List & Program
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Program will be available a week prior to show.
Show Fees
| Warm Up | $25 |
| Classes | $30 |
| Divisions | $60 |
| Cooler Show Challenge | $50 |
| Cooler Show Classic | $60 |
| Stalls | Stalls may be limited. Contact show host at 757-646-6885 for reservations. |
Fee payments:
Checks Payable to:"VBHSA"
Open checks are permitted and must be submitted no later than end of show day.
Hard copy of valid Coggins drawn within last 12 months is required to show
*NO EXCEPTIONS*
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 Challenge and Classic by 10:00 am the day of the show
Number of entries are in "( )" and are subject to change
*Points transfer to VHSA Assoc. program
| Class # | Division/Class |
| 1 | Warm Up Course B Unjudged |
| 2 (3) |
VBHSA Breeding Horse/Pony recorded with VBHSA Sponsored by: Chris Wynne / Breckenridge Manor |
| 3 4 5 (16) |
Open Hunter 2', 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Coastal Cattle |
| 6 7 8 (2) |
*Thoroughbred Hunter 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) **will be combined with Working Hunter** Sponsored by: LeWare Family |
| 9 10 11 (0) |
*Green Hunter Horse 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Trailer Country |
| 12 13 14 (2) |
*Working Hunter 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) **will be combined with Thoroughbred Hunter** Sponsored by: Smithview Equestrian |
| **Schooling Break** | |
| 15 (6) |
$500 Cooler Show Challenge Ponies: Sm/2', Med/2'3, Lg/2'9, Horses: 3' Sponsored by: Barry & Vicky Stevens Description |
| 16 17 18 (4) |
*Adult Amateur Hunter 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Emily Langhorne |
| 19 (5) |
*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation Over Fences 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Mallory Vargas |
| 20 (7) |
*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation on the Flat WTC both ways of the ring Sponsored by: |
| 21 22 23 (8) |
*Children's/Junior Hunter 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Mary Evelyn Bell |
| 24 (5) |
*VHSA Assoc. Children's/Junior Equitation Over Fences 2'6, 3' (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Catherine Michelle Photography |
| 25 (8) |
*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat 14 & Under Sponsored by: The McCabe Family |
| 26 (3) |
*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat 15 - 17 Sponsored by: |
| **Schooling Break** | |
| 27 28 29 (1) |
*Green Pony Hunter S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 **will be combined with Pony Hunter** Sponsored by: The Oliver Family |
| 30 31 32 (3) |
*Pony Hunter **will be combined with Green Pony Hunter** S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Sponsored by: Integrity Staffing Services, Inc. |
| 33 (3) |
*VHSA Assoc. Pony Equitation Over Fences S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6 Sponsored by: Almost Home Properties |
Number of entries are in "( )" and are subject to change
*Points transfer to VHSA Assoc. program
| Class # | Division/Class |
| 34 |
Warm Up Course B Unjudged |
| 35 (2) |
Lead Line Walked in hand by an adult Sponsored by: EMG Consulting |
| 36 37 38 (6) |
Very Beginner Pleasure Walk - Trot Sponsored by: Macari-Russotto-Spencer-Balaban |
| 39 40 41 (5) |
Walk/Trot Equitation Younger **Will be combined with Walk/Trot Equitation Older Walk - Trot (10 and Under) Sponsored by: Briarwood Farm |
| 42 43 44 (2) |
Walk/Trot Equitation Older **Will be combined with Walk/Trot Equitation Younger Walk - Trot (11 and Over) Sponsored by: The Hesseltines |
| 45 46 47 (12) |
*Short Stirrup Hunter 18" Open to those 12 and under Sponsored by: Coastal Equine Veterinary Services |
| 48 49 50 (10) |
Beginner Equitation 18" Open to all Sponsored by: Dominion Equine Clinic |
| 51 52 53 (7) |
*Pleasure Pony Shown by juniors on ponies with hunter tack on the flat Sponsored by: EMG Consulting |
| 54 55 56 (7) |
*Pleasure Horse Junior Shown by juniors with hunter tack on the flat Sponsored by: Bearing Rose Equine Services |
| 57 58 59 (7) |
*Pleasure Horse Adult Shown by adults with hunter tack on the flat Sponsored by: PEMF Rave |
| **Schooling Break** | |
| 60 (17) |
$250 Cooler Show Classic 2' or 2'6" (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Great Neck Veterinary / Dr. Abernethy Description |
| 61 (3) |
Open Equitation on the Flat Open to all Juniors & Amateurs Sponsored by: |
| 62 (5) |
Open Equitation Over Fences Open to all Juniors & Amateurs 2', 2'6 (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Catherine Michelle Photography |
| 63 64 65 (9) |
Schooling Hunter 2', 2'6 (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Pero Law |
| 66 67 68 (9) |
Special Hunter 2', 2'6 (Rider's Choice) Sponsored by: Assured Construction |
2023 Winner
Kaitlin Wise
Donated by:
Whitney Brooks
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.
2023 Winner
Mia Castola
Donated by:
Mary Shearin
“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.
2023 Winner
Katherine Harris
Donated by:
Lisa Doczi &
Mederise Carter
“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.
2023 Winner
Katherine Harris
Donated by:
Lisa Doczi
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.
2023 Winner
Katherine Harris
Donated by:
Lisa Doczi
“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.
Barry & Victoria Stevens
Great Neck Veterinary Clinic
Southern States
Catherine Michele Photography
Sterling Meadows Tack
Oxenham / McElhenie Family
Boardway & Associates Insurance
We appreciate the support of our sponsors!
Almost Home
Properties
Bearing Rose
Equine Training
Bemer
Group
Boardway and Associates
Insurance Agency
Breckenridge
Manor
Briarwood
Farm
Bridlewood
Farm
Catherine Michele
Photography
Coastal
Cattle
Coastal Equine
Veterinary Service
Crafty Fox
Farm
Dennis Butler
Horse Shoeing
Dominion Equine
Clinic
Ellis
Equestrian Services
EMG Consulting
Behavioral & Instructional
ABA Services
Great Neck
Veterinary Clinic
Howard Hannah
Real Estate
Amber Levinson
James Baker
Farrier Services
Jr. Market
Macari, Russotto,
Spencer & Balaban
Mark Ingram
Farrier
Morgan
Stanley
Ogden
Endodontics &
Microsurgery
Pemrave
PEMF Therapy
Pero Law
Roseoldian
Farm
Sandbridge
Tattoo
Smithview
Equestrian
Southern
States Co-op
Sterling Meadows
Tack & Feed
Trailer
Country
Tropical
Smoothie Cafe
VIcom Corp.
West Neck Creek
Equestrian Center
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| President | Amanda Abernethy |
| Vice President | Alyssa Fritelli |
| Secretary | Taylor Saunders |
| Treasurer | Michelle McCabe |
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| Amanda Abernethy | Carrie Ellis Agnew |
| Mederise Carter | Jackie Davis |
| Sugi Dewan | Kasey Evans |
| Alyssa Frittelli | Kim LeWare |
| Michelle McCabe | Taylor Saunders |
| Mallory Vargas | Kelly Vasta |
| Adult Amateur Representative | Alexis Phaup |
| Parent Representative | Cara Oxenham |
| Junior Representatives | Gwen Darrow & Katherine Harris |
