District Qualifying Clinics
CLINIC ORGANIZERS
- Clinic Application and Guidelines (writable) -submit form to your District Horse Council for approval of your clinic as a qualifying event. Applications should be submitted at least 6 weeks in advance of the proposed date.
- Follow this guideline for the process and requirements to host a show.
- Email clinic info to Katherine Carter
- Use this suggested form for Clinician to evaluate riders. Qualifying Youth Evaluation Form (PDF). If youth is not deemed qualified by the clinician then this signed form should be forwarded to the District Horse Council.
- Clinic Managers complete and email this District Qualified Youth Registration Document (XLS | 28KB) to Katherine Carter within 2 weeks of the event if youth are to be considered qualified.
2023 DISTRICT QUALIFYING CLINIC DATES
Central District
- March 19, 2023 - Western/Dressage Clinic
Location: Brookneal, VA
Contact: Danielle Kernen
- May 21, 2023 - Balance/Show Etiquette Clinic
Location: Brookneal, VA
Contact: Danielle Kernen
Northeast District
Northwest District
Southeast District
Southwest District
- May 27, 2023 - Qualifying Clinic
Location: Elliston, VA
Contact: Leslie Prillaman
- Date TBD - Qualifying Clinic
Location: Tazewell Co. Fairgrounds, Tazewell
Contact: Malerie Whitehurst and Tammy Sparks

Contact
Katherine Carter
Extension Youth Animal Science Specialist
carterke@vt.edu
(540) 231-2257
Jennifer Redifer
Extension Program Associate-Youth Animal Science
jredifer@vt.edu
(540) 231-6345