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 2021 VHSA Yearbook is now available online. You will find the link on our "Events" above, then "Yearbook".
Kenneth Wheeler, Sr.
We are deeply saddened to report that Mr. Kenneth M. Wheeler, Sr. passed away this morning, March 3, 2021, at his beloved Cismont Manor Farm in Keswick, Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wheeler Family.
A celebration of life for all of his family and friends is being planned for later in th year.
The Family has requested that in liew of flowers, please consider a donation to the Virginia Horse Center Foundation http://vahorsecenter.org/support-vhcf/ or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.HillandWood.com.
DeDe Bache-Shumate and Barbara Chappell
We would like our members to keep two very wonderful people in your thoughts and prayers as they both are recovering from two separate horrible accidents.
DeDe Bache-Shumate is at home convalescing and we hope will be back up on her feet within six to eight weeks. She was very lucky to not be hurt worse than she was. We wish her a very speedy recovery!
Barbara Chappell is still in Fairfax Hospital recovering from surgery and awaiting many more surgeries. Our hearts go out to Barbara and her family during this very long road to recovery. Her beautiful family has pulled together to help her and each other and need our help in any way we can. The Chappell family has signed up for "Meal Train". This online program allows people to contribute meals to the family so there is one less thing they have to worry about while supporting Barbara in her very tough recovery time. Please visit the following site and help when you can (meals for "Colt Hills" - Barbara's beloved farm):
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/1oww15
Please keep DeDe and Barbara in your thoughts and prayers.
The Virginia Horse Industry Board is the Official Sponsor of the Virginia Horse Shows Association Awards Program.
2021 VHSA Membership Renewals
We are no longer sending out paper renewals. All memberships, horse recordings and voting will now only be done online. Please click on PAY DUES in order to renew your membership or record a horse and/or changes to a horse. The Membership Cards and Horse Recording Certificates will still be mailed after the application is submitted to the VHSA office.
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
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.
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
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
2020 VHSA Special Award Winners
The votes have been counted and we are pleased to announce the following winners of the 2020 Special Awards:
Junior Exhibitor of the Year: Kellen Sullivan
Elizabeth Nelms Owner of the Year Award: Kate Dixon
The Double R Partners Perpetual Trophy - In Memory of Amy Reistrup: Georgine Winslett
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
2021 VHSA Board of Directors
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 Awards Sponsor of the VHSA
The Virginia Horse Shows Association is very pleased to announce that the Virginia Horse Industry Board is the Official Awards Sponsor of the VHSA. Please visit their website at www.vhib.org
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
2021 MEMBERSHIPS
The 2020 VHSA Memberships expired 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.
