Vancouver Island Hunter Jumper Association (VIHJA)

10/28/2026

Royal bound! 🇨🇦

Congratulations to our VIHJA members who have qualified for The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, November 6–15 at Exhibition Place, Toronto.

Shenae Johnston & A'int He Special · Junior/Amateur 3'3" Hunters
Shenae Johnston & Fanta · CET & Jump Canada
Teia Fennel & Graffiti · Junior Working Hunters, CET & Jump Canada

Vancouver Island will be cheering you on all the way to Toronto. Best of luck at the Royal! 💚

10/26/2026

Hunt Ball tickets are on sale!

Join us Saturday, November 21 at Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria for dinner, year-end awards and dancing as we celebrate the 2026 season.

This year's theme: Royal Ascot. Bring out the fascinators, gather your barn friends and make a night of it!

Purchase tickets: https://forms.gle/yVRmwSHC4gywgD1z6

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Event Timing: November 21, 2026, doors open at 6 pm Event Address: Hotel Grand Pacific Contact: [email protected]

10/19/2026

🏆 VIHJA members—please review your points!
With our final points show of the season happening this weekend, please take a moment to check your current standings at vihja.ca/points.

🐴 Missing results or have a question? Email [email protected] with the rider’s name, horse/pony’s name, division/class, and details so we can review.

📅 November 1 is the cutoff for all points questions and corrections ahead of year-end awards.

We’ll announce by email and on social media when this weekend’s results are updated online so you can give your standings one final check.

✨ Thank you to our riders, families, coaches, and barns for another wonderful season.
We look forward to celebrating with you at the Hunt Ball!

09/14/2026

🎃𝔼𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 ℂ𝕍𝕊’𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟞 ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕟 ℍ𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣/𝕁𝕦𝕞𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕙𝕠𝕨!👻

𝑭𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑽𝑰𝑯𝑱𝑨 𝑷𝑶𝑰𝑵𝑻𝑺 𝑺𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑶𝑭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹!

Friday, October 16th - Adult Amateur Jumpers
Saturday, October 17th - Jumpers
Sunday, October 18th - Hunters

Halloween Theme; featuring costume classes every day and pumpkin decorating!

Enter online:

https://platform.thepegasus.app/event-details?eventId=8e8da31f-e175-41ea-99bf-831db1a19b04

Or, email Meghan for more info: [email protected]

𝟰𝟬𝟲𝟬 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝗕𝗖, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮

08/28/2026

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT — HUNT BALL HOTEL ROOMS ARE OPEN! 🥂🎩

Why drive home when you can stay where the celebration is? Discounted rooms at the Hotel Grand Pacific are now available for Hunt Ball guests.

🛏️ ROOMS MUST BE BOOKED BY PHONE

Call the Hotel Grand Pacific directly:

📞 250-386-0450
📞 Toll-free: 1-800-663-7550

When booking, quote:

🎟️ NOV26HUNTERJUMPER

Rooms are limited, so we recommend booking early!

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria
👒 Theme: Royal Ascot — fascinators at the ready!

Celebrate the 2026 season in style with year-end awards, dinner, dancing and the best company on the Island.

Ticket details are coming soon—keep an eye on this page! 💚

08/18/2026

🍔Enter now for Cedar Vista Stables' 2026 𝗘𝗖 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 Summer Send-Off Hunter/Jumper Show!🍦

𝑺𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒅-𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆; 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝑩𝑸 & 𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍!

Also... a 𝐕𝐈𝐇𝐉𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰!

Enter online:

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 21𝐬𝐭 (𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬) & 23𝐫𝐝 (𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬):
https://platform.thepegasus.app/event-details?eventId=64c01a18-546c-4113-8df0-ba5478df39fe

𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 22𝐧𝐝 (𝐄𝐂 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞/𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲):
https://platform.thepegasus.app/event-details?eventId=3e207fc0-0d0f-49fc-95f1-6564861628f5

Or
Email Meghan for more info:
𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚@𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐰.𝐜𝐚

📆Show Schedule:
*Friday, August 21st - Adult Amateur Jumpers
*Saturday, August 22nd - **𝐄𝐂 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲** Regional qualifiers for TBird Good Hands & Seat and CET Mini Medal
*Sunday, August 23rd - Hunters

⭐ What riders love about CVS shows:
• In-ring warm-up before each division
• Friday night Adult Amateurs only
• FREE Lead Line class on Sundays (pre-entry required)
• Trainer appreciation prizes

🆕 NEW for 2026 – Trainer Entry Incentive:
Trainers bringing 3+ horses receive ONE FREE day entry for a trainer-owned horse!

08/05/2026

Weddings at Maple Grove 0.65m Jumper

🏆 Champion: Gabby Rogan & James P. Sullivan (not pictured)
🥈 Reserve Champion: Helen Chapman & Oliver

Congratulations to our 0.65m Jumper Champion and Reserve Champion!

Thank you to Weddings at Maple Grove for sponsoring the 0.65m Jumper division at the 2026 VIHJA Benefit Show.

08/03/2026

Thank you for making the 2026 VIHJA Benefit Show such a success! 💚🐴

What an incredible week at Saanich Fairgrounds. From the first horse on course to the final ribbon presentation, this event wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of so many amazing people.

To our riders, trainers, parents, families, officials, volunteers, course crew, office staff, ring crew, sponsors, and everyone working behind the scenes—thank you for your time, energy, and passion. Every early morning, late evening, and helping hand made a difference.

Our social media team is busy catching up on results, photos, and special moments from the week, so stay tuned as we celebrate the champions, sportsmanship, and memories that made this year’s Benefit Show so special.

From all of us at VIHJA, thank you for being part of another unforgettable Benefit Show. We can’t wait to share the highlights with you over the coming days!

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08/02/2026

Element Equestrian Jr/Pony/Adult 0.90m Jumper

🏆 Champion: Maraya Parry & Lucia

A big thank you to Element Equestrian for sponsoring the Jr/Pony/Adult 0.90m Jumper division at the 2026 VIHJA Benefit Show.

08/02/2026

🌞 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!
Welcome to the final day of the 2026 VIHJA Benefit Show! 🐴💚
We’re looking forward to an exciting finish with today’s featured classes:

🏆 Saanichton Chiropractic Group Mini Prix
🏆 Equerry Sports Medicine Mini Prix
🏆 New Heights Equestrian Handy Hunter Derby
🏆 Obsidian Hunter Jumper Handy Hunter Derby

As we head into the final day, we’d like to say thank you to everyone who has made this year’s Benefit Show such a success.
To our competitors, trainers, owners, parents, sponsors, officials, volunteers, ring crew, office staff, and organizing committee—thank you for your time, dedication, and support. It takes an incredible team to bring this event together, and we’re so grateful to everyone who played a part.

🤝 If you’re able to stay after the final class, we’d love your help with course takedown. Whether you can spare 15 minutes or an hour, every volunteer makes a big difference!

Best of luck to all competitors today, and let’s make the final day one to remember! 💚

📍 Live schedule, orders of go, and results:
https://vihja.showgroundslive.com (https://vihja.showgroundslive.com/)

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