Virginia State 4-H Championship Horse and Pony Show

Competitor Hotel Room Blocks

• Ask if there is a special rate for VA Horse Center or State 4-H Horse Show
• Please do not overbook rooms!
• Days Inn by Wyndham, Lexington, VA - Call 540-784-1103
  
• Sleep Inn & Suites, Lexington, VA - Call 540-463-6000
  
• Holiday Inn Express, Lexington, VA - Call 540-463-7351
• Best Western, Lexington, VA - Call 540-458-3020
• Comfort Inn, Lexington, VA - Call 540-463-7311
• Country Inn & Suites, Lexington, VA - Call 540-784-4006
• Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Lexington, VA - Call 540-784-4946

Rulebook  

• 2023 Rulebook - Final
• 2023 Rulebook Updates
• 2022 Rulebook
  

Checklist of Qualifying Requirements

• Checklist Starting Point
  

Horsemanship Skills Level 1 and 2

• Evaluated Riders by County (2012-2018)
• Evaluated Riders by County (2019-2023)
• Visit the Horsemanship Skills page for the Evaluation Forms and FAQ's
• Horsemanship Skills Calendar

Qualifying Shows and Clinics

• Visit this page for the Qualifying Shows and Clinic Opportunities
• Outside Qualifying Show Exception Request Form
  

Horse Show Declaration Deadline of Project Animal

• Deadline Requirement for all horse projects to be eligible to show at the State Show - must be entered in member's 4honline account by July 1, 2023, 11:59pm FIRM. Do not wai until the last minute to enter your project animal. No exceptions.
  
• Horse Declaration
  
  • Adding a new project animal Tip Sheet
  • Updating existing project animal Tip Sheet - must be done for new show year.
    
  • Paper Copy of Project Horse Declaration Form (inquire with your Extension agent for requirement)

2023 Qualified Youth

• Show and Clinic Qualified List of Riders and their Project Animal . This list is compiled from information sent from the show and clinic managers. If a youth's name does not appear on this list - please contact the show or clinic manager as the state office has posted all received information. Please allow at least 2 weeks after a qualifying event for the information to be posted.

Jumper Qualifier Form

• Must Qualify Horse/Rider pair annually
  
• Qualifying Form
  

Trail Qualifier Requirements

• Must Qualify Horse/Rider pair
• Qualifying Form

Outside Qualifying Show Exception Request Form

• Must Qualify Horse/Rider pair annually - see required details
  
• Outside Qualifying Show Exception Request Form

• Junior Record Book
  

• Senior Record Book
  

Scholarships

• Dr. Arden Huff Scholarship Endowment Fund
  
• Connie Collier 4-H Scholarship
  
  • Application Directions - Coming Soon
  • Reference Form - Coming Soon
  • About Connie Collier and Donate to Fund
    

4-H Certified Horse Measurer

• Horse Measurers (PDF)
  Measurers on this list have completed a USEF led measuring class and are approved for measuring 4-H project horses. Each district has an official dual bubble USEF measuring stick for loan to listed horses measurers in the district. Horse height is declared with the horse information through member's individual accounts at www.v2.4honline.com. If your horse has not been measured by May 1, give your best estimate and email Katherine Carter with corrected height when horse is measured at your District Show. Be sure to request this need prior to the show with your show manager.
  
• Horse Measurement Guidelines (PDF)

• Order poster - https://extension.psu.edu/use-your-head-helmet-poster
• View checklist
  

• Panel setup diagram
  

Silent Auction Letter
Silent Auction Donation Form - Word Fillable
Silent Auction Donation Form - PDF

ALUMNI - GET INVOLVED!! WAYS YOU CAN PARTICIPATE!

TELL YOUR STORY - we want to hear from you about your favorite State Show Memory.  Visit this PDF book of state show memories and make your contribution today to be added!

ADD HISTORICAL PHOTOS - https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ce5LtstC6SphZFw9  - email photos to horse4h@vt.edu

SPONSOR A RIDER- connect with your old 4-H Club if it's still around - ask the leader how you can pledge a rider to the show through the "Ride to the Show Ride-A-Thon". 

SUBMIT A GOOD LUCK AD or Sponsor Classes! See the Advertisment and Sponsorship Form.  

VISIT THE SHOW! Best days to visit the show will be Friday and/or Saturday. Enjoy a day reminiscing at the show.  Wear your favorite 4-H T-shirt or buy one at Stoneyfork, our longtime vendor state t-shirt vendor!

SHOP AT THE SILENT AUCTION & VENDORS! Lots of good finds are to be had, plus great raffle items are available! All of this supports the State Show expenses! We love your patronage! Thank you!

VOLUNTEER FOR 2 HOURS!! We need you! Help is needed to hand out awards, and other special jobs. Please contact Joanne Carroll, volunteer coordinator, as soon as possible to let her know! email Joanne at carroll.jola@gmail.com

SHOW IN ALUMNI SHOWMANSHIP! Participate with a sponsorship entry fee and show a 4-H Horse already on the grounds! Connect with your 4-Her today!  

BRING ITEMS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION! Contact Rose McDonald at horsemomrose@yahoo.com and let her know what you are able to bring so she can plan for space needed. Bring this copy with you and your items.  Silent Auction Letter  Silent Auction Donation Form

DONATE to the State 4-H Horse Program directly by clicking on this link! We can always use your continued support to keep the program strong and thriving!  

PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL STATE SHOW SERVICE PROJECT! When this project is announced over the summer, please consider joining us!

DONATE HOSPITALITY ITEMS. We love to feed our volunteers! To donate Items please use this Sign Up Genius link (TBA).  

• Horse Show Hero Information & Sponsor Form and Excel Summary Form
• Show Advertising / Sponsorships / Vendors / Class Sponsors