08/27/2026
Save the Date: 2026 VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show
The 2026 VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show returns to the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia, from November 5–8, 2026.
Our team is currently finalizing the official Prize List. We will release it online in mid-September.
Exciting Changes for 2026
We are thrilled to introduce several updates and new divisions to this year's schedule:
• Open Schooling Hunter Division (2'0" / 2'6")
• Two Adult Amateur Hunter Divisions (Split into 2'6" and 2'9" & 3'0")
• $500 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic (2'6" / 2'9" / 3'0")
• Two Children's Hunter Divisions (Split into 2'6" and 2'9" & 3'0")
• $500 Children’s Hunter Classic (2'6" / 2'9" / 3'0")
• New Heights for Green Hunter, Open Hunter, as well as Adult Amateur & Children’s Hunter
• Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences (Ages 9 & under)
• Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences (Ages 10–12)
• Expanded Schedule: The Short Stirrup Hunter division will now run over two days.
• Special Events: Hospitality events are officially making a comeback!
Plan Your Trip
We expect a large turnout for this premier event. Please book your hotel reservations in Lexington, Virginia, as soon as possible to secure your lodging.
The Best Western at Hunt Ridge in Lexington is currently holding a Block of Rooms for exhibitors. Please contact them directly to make your room reservation: (540) 464-1500
We look forward to seeing you in November!
Eligibility
In order to become eligible to compete at the Associate Championship Horse Show, the following is
required:
1. Horse must be registered with the VHSA
2. Owner of Horse must be a current VHSA member
3. Rider must be a current VHSA member
4. The Horse and Rider (not neccesarily same combination) must have shown at five (5) ASSOCIATE
Horse Shows in any Division, Classes. Regular rated Shows DO NOT count towards elibility.
