VQHA Virginia-Bred Program

08/31/2026

Great event put on by our platinum sponsor!

We are excited about our Halloween Obstacle Trail Challenge ! 🎃🐴

We will be having High Point Awards given to each age group ! And the overall high point winner! You must show in the in hand class and the trail challenge class to receive any high point awards!

The Stars and Stripes Drill Team will be performing at 11! 🇺🇸

We will be having concessions sold by the Britches & Boots 4H club.

Vendors are welcome and we do not have a vending fee so if you have a small business and would like to promote that business then this would be a great opportunity! Please contact Bailey Troutman for vending info ! So far the vendors we have are:

K&L Sweetcakes will be launching her brand new cake pop cart !

Design4U will be there with some lovely horsey items ! 🐴

Susan Wendt is bringing her Bemer Blanket for any horses who may need a session or will be ready to schedule any future sessions !
Susan is also going to be promoting YEDA which is a great youth association!
And she will also be there to talk about Cowboys for Christ!

And we have Little Barn Farm joining us, and they will be bringing some yummy homemade treats !

Lisa Phillips will be there to promote Farmers Cooperative Association, Inc. and Diamond Point Hay and Feed Supply LLC!
https://www.farmerscoop.com/

HRWoodKrafts will also be joining us with their original creations!
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Courtney and Cora will be bringing handmade bracelets and 3D printed items!

Smallz Creations will be joining us and bringing some of her lovely creations !

Brittany Turner with Forever Photography will be joining us taking photos of the event and course, and we will also have a fall background set up to take fall photos with your horses !

Handmade by Mandi will be joining us with her lovely hand crafted items!

Come on out and have some Halloween fun with us ! 👻🐴🎃 if anyone has any questions please contact Bailey Troutman!

08/29/2026

Shout out to this Virginia stallion!

08/28/2026

The VQHA August newsletter is out. The Va Bred entry form for the Jack O’Lantern Classic is included. Sign up online by Oct 30 for a 10% discount!

Make plans to join us at this great show! Check out the new schedule--we want to help everyone get done early in the day! Stalls are sold out but Mark is keeping a waiting list. Haul-ins welcome. If you have reserved stalls please get your check to Mark Miller, 13820 Edelen Dr., Bryantown, Marylan.....

08/27/2026

shout out to Virginia Breds!

08/20/2026

Wishing a fast recovery for Leah and Sophie. Leah is a member of the Virginia Bred committee and both have been active competitors in and supporters of the Virginia Bred program.

Our dear friends Leah and her daughter Sophie were in a terrible car accident and now they need our help and our prayers. Leah is stable however Sophie is in critical condition and has a long road of recovery ahead of her. Let’s pour out the love and help take some stress of their plates by sharin...

08/13/2026

We will offer year end awards 🏆🏆🏆for ⭐️⭐️⭐️Virginia bred year end high points at VQHA shows and a variety of participating show circuits across the state, thanks to grants from the Virginia Horse Industry Board. We want to provide great awards. Suggestions, please!

08/10/2026

We are able to offer great, truly exceptional, wonderful year end awards to our program "Great Horses Born in Virginia" thanks to support through a grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board.

We are starting to plan and getting ready to order.

What would you like to get as awards.

It's not too late to sign up for the program.

Great Horses Born in Virginia Program This program has been developed by the Virginia Quarter Horse Association and made possible through a grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board.  It provides special high-point year-end awards for horses born in Virginia that compete at select show circuits....

08/10/2026

Welcome to our newest sponsor

Dana White operates DLW Ranch, a small breeding program located in Goochland. She focuses on high quality rope, ranch, and cow bred horses with conformation, mind, and natural ability that are eligible for several Roping Futurities and other incentives.

08/09/2026

Thank you to EZium, a Gold Level Sponsor. EZium products contain chelated magnesium, proven to support muscle function and nervous system balance, helping your horse feel and perform their best.

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08/08/2026

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