Jumper shows (VHSA/BHSA/TIP)

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PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE! CLICK LINK BELOW.

JUMPER SHOW SCHEDULE 2026 (VHSA/BHSA/TIP)**

Sunday, April 26 — Judge: Jane Nordstrom

Sunday, May 24 — Judge: Cindy Lytle

Sunday, June 14 — Judge: Jane Nordstrom

Wed., July 15 (4 pm+)— Judge:  Robin Wood

Wed., July 29 (4 pm+) —Judge:  Robin Wood

Wed., Aug. 12 (4 pm+) —Judge:  Robin Wood

Sun., Oct. 11 — Judge:  Jane Nordstrom (Halloween show, End of year awards)

Sun., Nov. 29 — Judge:  Jane Nordstrom  (Ugly Sweater show, NOT VHSA/BHSA) 

End of year awards will be presented for top 6 horse/rider combinations at each height with 3 or more shows!

 

Classes cost $35 each or $90 per division (all 3 classes same division) PLUS office fee $30 (Reduced if entering online)

Based on past average number of entries, these are the predicted

Jump Heights and Approximate Times

Will be posted week of show

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  • CLASS SCHEDULE – JUMPERS   DRAFT (We are considering adding optimum time classes)***  LARGE OUTDOOR RING Start time: 8 am
    1. GROUND RAILS      Clear Round
    2. GROUND RAILS      Optimum Time
    3. GROUND RAILS       Fastest Clear/Table II. 1
    4. CROSSRAILS            Clear Round
    5. CROSSRAILS            Optimum Time
    6. CROSSRAILS            Fastest Clear /Table II. 1
    7. 18” Verticals             Clear Round
    8. 18” Verticals             Optimum Time
    9. 18” Verticals           Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    10. PRE-NOVICE Puddle Jumper 2’ with Oxers VBT     Clear Round
    11. PRE-NOVICE Puddle Jumper 2’ with Oxers VBT     Optimum Time
    12. PRE-NOVICE Puddle Jumper 2’ with Oxers VBT      Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    13. NOVICE Horse 2’3” w/combo Clear Round
    14. NOVICE Horse 2’3” w/combo VBT Optimum Time
    15. NOVICE Horse 2’3” w/combo VBT Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    16. NOVICE Ch/AA 2’3’ w/combo Clear Round
    17. NOVICE Ch/AA 2’3” w/combo VBT  Optimum Time
    18. NOVICE Ch/AA 2’3” w/combo VBT Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    19. LOW 2’6”                 Clear Round
    20. LOW 2’6” VB           Optimum Time
    21. LOW 2’6” VB          Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    22. Thoroughbred 2’6” Clear Round
    23. Thoroughbred 2’6” VBT Optimum Time
    24. Thoroughbred 2’6” VBT Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    25. Ch/AA 2’6”               Clear Round
    26. Ch/AA 2’6” VB          Optimum Time
    27. Ch/AA 2’6” VB        Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    28. SCHOOLING 3’                  Clear Round
    29. SCHOOLING 3’ VBT           Optimum Time
    30. SCHOOLING 3’ VBT          Power & Speed / Table II.2C
    31. MODIFIED 3’6”                  Clear Round
    32. MODIFIED 3’6’ VBT           Optimum Time
    33. MODIFIED 3’6” VBT          Power & Speed / Table II.2C

     CLASS DESCRIPTIONS – JUMPERS

    GROUND RAILS: Open to all horses and riders.

    CROSS RAILS: Open to all horses and riders.

     18” Verticals: Open to all horses and riders.

    PRE-NOVICE Puddle Jumper 2’ with Oxers (VBT): Horses, ponies and riders in this Division may only cross enter into any class not exceeding 3’ if otherwise eligible. Fences shall not be lower than 2’. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II 2C Power and Speed.

    NOVICE Horse (VBT): Open to horses and ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing in jumper classes at 2’6″ or higher as of December 1st of the current show year. Horses and ponies in this division may only cross enter into the Novice Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper (if rider is eligible), Thoroughbred Jumper and Low Jumper or any other class that does not exceed 3’0″ at the same show. and no higher than 2’6″. The jump/fence heights in each class shall be no lower than 2’3″. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II 2C Power and Speed.

     

    NOVICE Children’s/Adult Amateur (VBT): Open to children and adult amateurs in their 1st or 2nd year of showing in jumper classes at 2’6″ or higher as of December 1st of the current show year. Riders in this division may only cross enter into the Novice Horse (if horse is eligible), Thoroughbred and LOW or any other class that does not exceed 3’0″ at the same show. The jump/fence heights in each class shall be no lower than 2’3”. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II 2C Power and Speed.

     LOW (VB):  Fence heights in each class shall be no lower than 2’6″ in height. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II.2C Power and Speed.

     Thoroughbred (VBT): limited to horses who are registered with or are eligible to be registered with the Jockey Club. Fence heights shall be no lower than 2’6”. This Division may not be combined with any other VHSA Associate recognized division with the exception of the Low Jumpers when necessary. Must be registered with TIP for TIP rewards. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II.2C Power and Speed.

     Children’s/Adult Amateur (VB): Fence heights in each class shall be no lower than 2’6″ in height. Limited to Children and Adult Amateur Riders. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II.2C Power and Speed.

     SCHOOLING (VBT): Jump heights shall be no lower than 3′ in height. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II.2C Power and Speed.

     MODIFIED (VBT):  Jump heights shall be no lower than 3’6″ in height. BHSA classes will be held under USEF Optimum Time Table or USEF Table II.2C Power and Speed.

     Note for VHSA, Battlefield, and TIP: Horses must be registered with the VHSA, BHSA and owners must be current VHSA/BHSA members in order to accrue points towards VHSA /BHSA Associate year-end awards. TIP horses must have a TIP number for points to count.

  • Show begins with Ground rails, then crossrail, then puddle jumpers (18″).  Heights move up after that. You can show multiple jump heights.
  • Entry price: $35 per round. Plus $30 office/grounds fee.  (Red Gate students add fee to use schoolhorse)  $90 per division of 3 classes.  NOTE: Office fee is non-refundable at any point in time.
  • Challenging course with combinations,  rollback turns, bending lines, and various oxers.
  • Blue ribbons for all clear rounds in Clear Round classes! (no refusals, no knockdowns)
  • Ribbons for 1st-6th places at each height in non-Clear Round classes.
  • Champions and Reserve Champions for divisions with 3+ entries.
  • Our rings are lit, so if the show goes late, we can keep going!  Excellent watering (auto waterers, sound system and footing).

Click here to pre-register online

Entries can only be made online up to one hour before the start of the show.  They will not be received after that.

  • Pre-enter and pre-pay if possible.  We accept credit cards on our website, also PayPal RedGateFarmVA@aol.com and Venmo @RedGateFarmVA, Christine Vitkus x7586
  • No dogs, please.