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COVID-19 Update

The Virginia State Governor’s office has finally set forth procedures for horse shows. Please familiarize yourself with the Governor’s guidelines for all sanctioned horse shows since we must follow local and state laws.   Phase 3 went into effect July 1st:

 VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S HORSE SHOWING PROCEDURES

 

 

TO ALL OUR MEMBERS, PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY! 

Resources:

The Virginia Horse Council has created a graphic chart for Barn Safety:  BARN SAFETY CHART

The Virginia Horse Industry Board has provided resources for all horse owners:   https://www.vhib.org/covid-19-resources  

 

Virginia included in the Travel Restrictions to New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that 10 additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days. The newly-added states are Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia and Washington. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents over a 7-day rolling average or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average. 

 

  Judy Harvie

It is with great sadness to announce that Judy Harvie, 92, formerly of "Deaton Hill", Manakin, Virginia, passed away peacefully July 15, 2020, at the Cedars Healthcare Facility in Charlottesville.  Ms. Harvie was inducted into the Virginia Horse Shows Association's Hall of Fame in 2015.    She loved working with horses, sharing her knowledge, funny stories and caring for her dogs.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date; however, remembrances can be made to the James River Horse Foundation (TRF), the Goochland Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.

Designer Face Masks

The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that our dear friend, Frederique Poulain (Designes by Frederique), who has provided the beautiful hand painted pieces that are awarded at the Associate Championship Horse Show each year has added to her list of many talents, the art of making Face Masks. These gorgeous Face Masks are available to our members for a 10% discount on your entire order by entering the promo code of VHSA at checkout. Frederique is generously donating $1.50 to the VHSA for every mask that is purchased.

Please visit her website: www.iwantthatmask.com  -   Enter Promo Code: VHSA




 

National Show Hunter Hall of Fame

 
 Congratulations to two Virginia Horses who have been elected into the 2020 National Show Hunter Hall of Fame:
 
 
Estrella, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest M. Oare
Henry The Hawk, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kennetn Wheeler, Sr. and Ms. Jane Womble Gaston
 
 
Congratulations to these very well deserved horses!
 
 
 
Virginia Horse Center - NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
April 3, 2020
 
Virginia Horse Center Aggressively Pursuing Rescheduling Shows
 
April 3, 2020, Lexington, Virginia, The Virginia Horse Center Foundation (VHCF), reports that it will remain closed in order to comply with Governor Northam’s Executive Order Fifty-Five which directs all Virginians to stay home except in extremely limited circumstances through June 10, 2020 unless amended or rescinded by further executive order.
 
It is the VHCF’s goal to reschedule these shows as soon as it is safe to do so. “We are so grateful to all of our exhibitors, trainers, vendors, donors and friends for their cooperation during this most difficult and unprecedented time.” said CEO, John Nicholson.
 
The VHCF will continue to make updates as information allows.
 
 More information contact Jennifer Donovan at: JDonovan@horsecenter.org

 
VHSA Division Sponsorship
The 2020 Division Sponsorship Opportunities are available.  Sponsorships cost $100 per Division and the Sponsors are listed on our website, in our VHSA Convention Booklet and the VHSA 2021 Yearbook.  

Click HERE for the complete list of Divisions that are available for sponsorship!

The VHSA 2019 Annual Live and Silent Auction 

Every year the VHSA holds a Live and Silent Auction during the Annual Meeting & Convention.  This fund raiser would not be able to be held without the many volunteers who obtain auction items as well as the many donors who graciously donate items.  We would like to thank everyone involved with the Live and Silent Auction, especiall our Donors.  Please remember to visit these businesses in support of their generosity. 
A complete list of Donors can be downloaded here:  2019 Auction Donors

 

MEMBERS NOT IN GOOD STANDING

The following individuals are unable to accrue VHSA points, ineligible to compete at the VHSA Associate Summer Horse Show, VHSA Associate Championship Horse Show and unable to attend the VHSA Convention:

Fae  Cordova (Savannah Cordova) - NSF Check
Olivia Fuller - NSF Check
Samantha Lamb (Allison Scott) - NSF Check
Paul Logan, Pachanga Farms - NSF Check & Rule Violation
Susie Mansell (Show Place Farm, LLC) - NSF Check
Kathy Martin Grumulski - NSF Check
Veronica Lorraine Martin (Kelly Davenport) - NSF Check
Megan McCarthy - Outstanding Debt
Andrew Kenneth Milne (Anna Milne) - NSF Check
Margaret Elizabeth Morris - NSF Check
Shannon Simmons - Outstanding Debt
Amanda Smith - NSF Check
Jesica Warthen (Alexis Warthen) - NSF Check
Pamela Weaver (Amanda Weaver) - NSF Check
 

 Congratulations Sandra Ruiz

Sandra Ruiz was awarded the USEF Sportsmanship Award at the USEF Convention.  

  

  Congratulations to one of the best - Sandra Ruiz!  

 
 

2019 VHSA Special Award Winners

The votes have been counted and we are pleased to announce the following winners of the 2019 Special Awards:

Horseperson of the Year:   Sally Lamb

Amateur Sportsmanship Award:   Marion Cosby-Kastenbaum

The Barry A. Jackson Memorial Award:   Georgine Winslett

Junior Exhibitor of the Year:  Jordan Toering

Horse Show of the Year:   Deep Run Horse Show

Andrew Montgomery Award:   Warrenton Pony Show

Elizabeth Nelms Owner of the Year Award:  Stacey McFadden

The Susan Hagan Award:   Wayne Eubank

The Frances Rowe Junior Exhibitor of the Year Award:   Beverly Alcock

The Mary Drury Award:   Hobby Creeks Grey Goose, owned and ridden by Olivia Dougherty

The Joan Cozart Perfect Parent Award:   Mr. & Mrs. Wayne VanBrocklin

The L.M. Sandy Riding Scholarship:   Victoria DeFeo

The Michael Lenehan Memorial College Scholarship:  Macey Berg

The Double R Partners Perpetual Trophy - In Memory of Amy Reistrup:  Shelby Bonnie



Congratulations to the winners!   

 

  Equine Nutrition Basics    by Kayla Wolfe
 
At the Lexington Spring Welcome Horse Show at the Virginia Horse Center, the VHSA’s Special Events Committee presented a lecture led by Emory and Henry’s Jessica Denniston on Equine Nutrition Basics. Highlights of the lesson included the functions of the foregut and hindgut, essential nutrients, and how to choose a diet for a specific horse. The equine has one stomach that is composed of a foregut and hindgut. The foregut of the horse digests fats, proteins, and sugars through enzymes while the hindgut breaks down fiber. Horses need certain nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fat to fulfill their diet. Water, being the most vital nutrient for the horse, is used for transportation of nutrients and between eight to twelve gallons of it is consumed each day. When deciding on a diet for a horse, the age, workload, weight, and ability to consume grass should be evaluated. A horse that is doing a lot of exercise may need higher quantities of a certain nutrient to maintain a good balance. The weight, or body condition score should be considered when deciding both the type and quantity of food given to the horse. Access to hay or grass is necessary and must be recognized while choosing a diet for a horse. Roughage should be the primary source of food for the equine, followed by grain to assure that all the nutrients are given. Jessica Denniston explained and showed us the affects of a bad diet on a horse. 

For further information, please see the Equine Nutrition Basics Handbook which can be downloaded HERE!

  

                                                                               

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths across America is a non-profit organization that lays wreaths at the many grave sites across America for our fallen soldiers. The VHSA is pleased to once again sponsor 20 wreaths to be laid at Arlington National Cemetery this month in honor of our soldiers who have given their all for all of us.   If you would like to sponsor as well, please visit their website at www.wreathsacrossamerica.com

 
VHSA Division Sponsorship

The 2020 Division Sponsorship Opportunities are available.  Sponsorships cost $100 per Division and the Sponsors are listed on our website, in our VHSA Convention Booklet and the VHSA 2021 Yearbook.  

Click HERE for the complete list of Divisions that are available for sponsorship!

 2020 VHSA Board of Directors
Congratulations to the following individuals who were elected to the 2019 Virginia Horse Shows Association's Board of Directors:

 

Officers:

  
Mr. Walter J. Lee, President (Zone 4 Rep) Mrs. Wendy Mathews Treasurer (At Large) 
Mr. Oliver Brown, Vice President (Hunter Breeding Rep) Ms. Nancy Peterson, Secretary (Owner Rep)
Ms. Dede Bache-Shumate (At Large) Ms. Molly Trimble Moore (Zone 3 Rep)
Ms. Tara Best (Zone 7 Rep) Mrs. Betty R. Oare (Hunter Rep)
Mrs. Claiborne Bishop (Equitation Rep) Mr. Ernest M. Oare (At Large)
Mrs. E. Sue Bopp (At Large) Mr. Clyde Poarch (Associate Rep)
Mrs. Ada Cosby (At Large) Mrs. Carol Reedy (Saddlebred Rep)
Ms. Diana Dodge (At Large) Mr. Gordon Reistrup (At Large)
Ms. Jane Gaston (Zone 1) Ms. Meg Rhodes (At Large)
Ms. Jenny Graham (At Large) Ms. Sandra Ruiz (Jumper Rep)
Mrs. Sue T. Grossmann (At Large) Mrs. Sulu Rose Reed (Zone 5 Rep)
Ms. Teddi Ismond (Licensed Officials Rep) Ms. Elise Roschen (Zone 6 Rep
Dr. Stewart Kohler  (Pony Breeding Rep) Ms. Peg Seals (At Large)
Mrs. Louisa Lenehan (Zone 2 Rep) Ms. Jan Simpson (Trainer Rep)
Ms. Meredith McLaughlin (At Large)  Mr. Chris Wynne (At Large)

 

  

    

 VHSA Handbook For Horse Showing
The VHSA Junior Members Committee created a wonderful guide for horse showing.  This is a wonderful reference guide for all horsemen, regardless of age.  The Handbook can be downloaded by following this link:   VHSA HANDBOOK FOR HORSE SHOWING

The Official Custom Boot Maker of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that LM Boots is the Official Custom Boot Maker of the VHSA.   Please visit their website at www.lmboots.com

 The Official Manufacturer of Custom Horse Jumps of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that Platinum Jumps is the Official Manufacturer of Custom Horse Jumps of the VHSA.  Please visit their website at www.platinumjumps.com   Michael Morris - 434-996-8004 

The Official Sadler of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that Antares Sellier France is the Official Provider of Animal Health Products and Supplies of the VHSA.   Please visit their website at www.antares-sellier.com  

The Official Equine Custom Tailoring Company of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that The Clothes Horse is the Offical Equine Custom Tailoring Company of the VHSA.   Please visit their website at www.theclotheshorse.com    2200 Wallace Blvd., Ste A, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077  856-829-8460

The Official Equine Transportation Company of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that MJR Horse Transportation of Keswick, Virginia, is the Official Equine Transportation Company of the VHSA.   Please visit their website at www.mjrhorsetransportation.com

The Official International Horse Transportation Company of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that EquiJet is the Official International Horse Transportation Company of the VHSA.   Please visit their website at EquiJet

2020 MEMBERSHIPS
The 2020 VHSA memberships will expire November 30, 2020.   The Membership Dues are:  Senior Membership Dues are $60, Junior Membership Dues are $50, Farm Membership Dues are $60 and the Lifetime Membership Dues are $400 for Individual and for Farm. Lifetime Horse Recording fees are $60.  HORSE RECORDINGS ARE LIFETIME.  Points cannot begin to accrue until membership becomes active and any horses that were not previously recorded must be recorded.  Renew your membership online!  Click on "Pay Dues" on the Home Page Navigation Bar.  Membership becomes active the same day.    

Teresa Ramsay Photography
Teresa Ramsay now has a website where exhibitors can view photos as well as order photos directly from her.  The website isteresaramsayphotography.com    

Ralph E. Main, Jr. - Legal Counsel of the VHSA
Mr. Ralph E. Main, Jr. of Dygert, Wright, Hobbs & Heilberg, PLC of Charlottesville, Virginia, is the official legal counsel for the Virginia Horse Shows Association.