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Ellis Equestrian Show Details

VHSA Associate Rated Show
*Points transfer to VHSA Associate Program

Show Date
May 24 - May 25
(One show held over 2 days)
Show Venue
Ellis Equestrian Services, LLC
(at Sterling Meadows)
3756 Indian River Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
Show Manager
Carrie Ellis
757-404-6254 smartphone
Judge
Michelle Hawley
Announcer
Dawn Limmer
Quick Links
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Entry Form download
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List of Classesdownload
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Start Times
8:30am - Saturday
8:30am - Sunday
Schooling Times
Ends 15 minutes prior to start time.
Show Secretary
Michelle McCabe
Stewards
Carrie Ellis &
Amanda Abernethy
Show Fees
Warm Up
Class
Division
Pre - Post Entry
$30 - $35
$30 - $35
$55 - $60
No Show Fee
A no show fee of will be incurred unless the show secretary, show manager or steward has been contacted no later than 12:00 noon on the Friday prior to the show.
Stalls
  • Stall Fee
    • $40
  • Stall availability may be limited
  • Contact show venue for availability and to reserve stalls
Canceling stall reservation
  • Show manager must notified no later than 12:00 noon on the Friday before show date
  • If notification is not received by show manager, a charge of stall fee will be imposed.
Paying Show Fees
  • We accept checks and cash only.
  • All fees are due day of show
  • Open checks are permitted and must be left with Show Secretary
  • Checks payable to
    "Ellis Equestrian Services, LLC"
Additional Fees
  • $25 Processing fee if payment is not submitted by close of show
  • $40 Returned check fee
  • $25 Non-showing schooling fee

Show Rules

  • Online entries close 12 noon on the Thursday prior to show day.
  • You may download an entry form and submit it to show secretary on day of show.
  • Six ribbons will be awarded in all classe with Championship & Reserve ribbons awarded in each division
  • ASTM approved hard hats must be worn while mounted
  • Judge's decision will be final
  • All dogs must be on leash at all times
  • Paper copy of current negative Coggins must be left with the show secretary. NO EXCEPTIONS!
    • Photo images of Coggins are not acceptable.
  • Entries must be paid at the time of entry or covered by an open check and left with the show secretary.
  • Discourtesy to an official by any spectator, rider, trainer or groom will disqualify the horse(s) with which they are associated and all fees are forfeited.
  • Management reserves the right to cancel or combine classes or to reschedule classes and to interpret all questions and conditions in regards to or arising out of an incident at the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind.
  • All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by Management, and their decision is final.
Condition of Entry
  • Participants who submit an entry form (signed or not) realize and accept the inherent risks of equine activities as outline in VA Code 32.2-6206.
  • Every horse entered for competition will be under the control of Show Management however Show Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the Show, the Management, and the facility harmless for any loss or accident to his or her horse, horses, or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or otherwise.
VBHSA Point System
It is the same as VHSA point system as it applies to hunters.
# of Points awarded
Exhibitors 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
  • Exhibitors must have completed the first over fences class and/or pleasure division.
  • Champion awarded an additional 10 points per division
  • Reserve awarded an additional 6 points per division

Riding Ring

Prize List - Ring 1

Starts - 8:30
Judge - MIchelle Hawley
Class # Division/Class
1
Warm Up
Course B - Unjudged
Open Card
2

Lead Line
Walked in hand by an adult
3 4 5

Very Beginner Pleasure
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.
6 7 8

Walk/Trot Equitation Younger
Walk - Trot
10 and Under- 1st year of showing
9 10 11

Walk/Trot Equitation Older
Walk - Trot
11 and Over - 1st year of showing
Schooling Break
12 13 14

*Short Stirrup Hunter
Crossrails
Open to those 12 and under
15 16 17

Beginner Equitation
Crossrails
Open to those in 1st year of riding or 2nd year and have not accumulated 5 blue ribbons
18 19 20
*Pleasure Horse Adult
Shown by adults on horses with hunter tack on the flat
21 22 23

*Pleasure Horse Junior
Shown by juniors on horses with hunter tack on the flat
24 25 26

*Pleasure Pony
Shown by juniors on ponies with hunter tack on the flat
Schooling Break
27

Open Equitation on the Flat
Open to all juniors & amateurs regardless of age or experience
28

Open Equitation Over Fences
2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice
Open to all juniors & amateurs
29 30 31

Schooling Hunter
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..
32 33 34

Special Hunter
2' or 2'6 - Rider's Choice
Open to pony hunters, junior hunters and amateur hunters

Riding Ring

Prize List - Ring 2

Starts - 8:30
Judge - Michelle Hawley
Class # Division/Class
35 Warm Up
Course B - Unjudged
Open Card
36

VBHSA Breeding
Horse/Pony must be recorded with the VBHSA
37 38 39
Open Hunter
2', 2'6, or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to all horses and ponies.  Adults may ride horses or ponies
40 41 42
*Thoroughbred Hunter
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to all thoroughbred horses that have or were eligible to race
43 44 45

*Green Hunter Horse
2'6, or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to horses in 1st or 2nd year showing 2'6 or higher
46 47 48
*Working Hunter
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to horses only
Schooling Break
49 50 51

*Children's/Junior Hunter
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to horses only. To be ridden by juniors.
52

*VHSA Assoc. Children's/Junior Equitation Over Fences
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to horses ridden by juniors.
53 54 55

*Adult Amateur Hunter
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to adult amateurs on horses.
56

*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation Over Fences
2'6 or 3' - Rider's Choice
Open to adult amateurs mounted on horses
Must be member of the VHSA
57

*VHSA Assoc. Adult Amateur Equitation on the Flat
Walk - Trot - Canter
Judged on position, control and guidance
Open to amateurs 18 and older
58

*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat
(15-17)

Walk - Trot - Canter
Judged on position, control and guidance.
Open to junior riders who are 15 - 17 years old.
59
*VHSA Assoc. Junior Equitation on the Flat
(14 and Under)

Walk - Trot - Canter
Judged on position, control and guidance.
Open to junior riders who 14 and under by Dec. 1st of the calendar year.
Schooling Break
60 61 62

*Green Pony Hunter
S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6
Open to ponies in the 1st or 2nd year of showing and ridden by juniors. **New 2025 VHSA rule - Ponies are allowed to show two years as Green Ponies
63 64 65

*Pony Hunter
S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6
Open to ponies ridden by juniors only.
66

*VHSA Assoc. Pony Equitation Over Fences
S/2' M/2'3" L/2'6
Open to ponies ridden by juniors. Rider must be a VHSA member.