Whippoorwill Farm

09/19/2024

Friends, it's just too wet ...
After yet more rain overnight, there's simply no way our pastures will dry out enough to allow for safe parking on Saturday. Sadly, our VHSA Associate Horse Show, scheduled for Saturday September 21, is now CANCELLED.
Please plan to join us on Saturday, October 5, for our VHSA Associate Show and WFHSA FINALS!

09/18/2024

We're watching it rain ..... and hoping it'll stop in time for the arenas and pastures to dry out for Saturday!
Meanwhile, we're proceeding with show prep as possible, so please continue to send your pre-entries--they'll be accepted through 9 P.M. tonight!
Questions or concerns? Call/text 804-286-2504 (the recorded greeting will have the lastest info). or email [email protected].
Watch our page and the News page of our website www.whippoorwillfarm.net for the latest announcements.
Still hoping to see you all on Saturday. Stay tuned!

09/16/2024

Team Whippoorwill ROCKED at the House Mountain Horse Show in Lexington, VA! Here are a few photos from the weekend!

09/08/2024

From the picture-perfect weather, to the superb judging from Dana Kiser and Edee McGregor, to the awesome food at the Snack Shack (including many new items--thanks Tammy for your hard work!), to our always-wonderful exhibitors, trainers, parents and helpers, and of course to Leigh and her staff, we were so very blessed yesterday! Thank you to all who contributed in any way to our successful day! We love you all and look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday, September 21!

09/04/2024

IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Pre-entries for our Whippoorwill Farm VHSA Associate Horse Show, this Saturday, September 7, will be accepted through 9:00 P.M. this evening! Enter online at whippoorwillfarm.net/horse-shows ; via email to [email protected]; by fax to 1-804-800-2707; or here on Messenger.
Start time 7:30 A.M. in the Jackson Memorial Arena, and 8:00 A.M. in the Pixi Memorial Arena, with judges Dana Kiser and Edee McGregor (NOTE--this is a change!).
Goodies available at the Snack Shack, courtesy of Tammy.
Questions? Email [email protected], or call/text 804-286-2504.
Prizelist link below.
We can't wait to see you Saturday!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO2scHuoTKp_kH3UdPGUZLTX6vxvDCCI/view?usp=sharing

Whippoorwill Farm is a hunter/jumper equestrian facility. Celebrating 23 years of operation near Shacklefords, VA, the farm features a 25 stall barn, two outdoor jumping arenas, and just-finished covered arena. Boarding, training, and lessons are offered.

08/26/2024

Our weather for Saturday's show couldn't have been better if we'd custom-ordered it (actually, we did--our prayers were answered)! Our exhibitors and their horses and ponies were lovely; trainers, parents, and helpers were awesome; the Snack Shack had great food (thanks, Tammy!); our staff and volunteers went above and beyond as always; and our judges Yvette Hume and Tara Allen were, of course, superb. Everything came together for a wonderful day, and we are so very grateful. We can't wait to do this again on Saturday, September 7, same time, same place!
Extra -special thanks to our WFHSA members for sharing their precious photos❤😊
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO2scHuoTKp_kH3UdPGUZLTX6vxvDCCI/view?usp=drive_link

08/23/2024

08/23/2024

Sharing the latest, subject-to-change numbers while prettifying for tomorrow!
Pre-entries are closed; you are welcome to enter at the show.
It's gonna be a great day!

08/21/2024

The closer we get to Saturday, the more excited we are for our VHSA Associate Horse Show! Have you submitted your pre-entries yet?!
The weather still looks beautiful. Start time 7:30 A.M in the Jackson Memorial Arena with judge Yvette Hume, and 8:00 A.M. in the Pixi Memorial Arena with judge Tara Allen.
Yummy concessions available from the Snack Shack.
Pretzel's Vinylworks will join us, offering their handmade wares, and our friends from Princess Anne Hunt will be on hand to share info and answer questions.
Pre-entries accepted through 9 P.M. tonight via any of the usual means: Online at www.whippoorwillfarm.net/horse-shows; email to [email protected]; fax to 1-804-800-2707; or here through Messenger. Of course you're also welcome to enter at the show!
Call/text 804-286-2504 with questions.
Prizelist link below and on our website.
We can't wait to see you Saturday!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO2scHuoTKp_kH3UdPGUZLTX6vxvDCCI/view?usp=drive_link

Whippoorwill Farm is a hunter/jumper equestrian facility. Celebrating 23 years of operation near Shacklefords, VA, the farm features a 25 stall barn, two outdoor jumping arenas, and just-finished covered arena. Boarding, training, and lessons are offered.

08/19/2024

Saturday's weather looks perfect for a horse show! We're excited!
Start time 7:30 A.M. in the Jackson Memorial Arena with judge Yvette Hume, and 8:00 A.M. in the Pixi Memorial Arena with judge Tara Allen. Concessions available as always!
Our friends from Princess Anne Hunt will be there to meet you and share information. Whippoorwill Cash will be offered as a money-saving alternative to ribbons.
Call/text 804-286-2504, or email [email protected] with questions.
Prizelist link below.
We'll be looking for you this Saturday!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO2scHuoTKp_kH3UdPGUZLTX6vxvDCCI/view?usp=sharing

08/09/2024

We held out hope, but unfortunately, friends, our uninvited guest Debby has done us in. Our August 10 show (tomorrow) is postponed. If/when we determine a make-up date, we'll announce immediately. For now, everyone please stay safe--we're still under a Tornado Watch til 2 P.M.

08/05/2024

THANK YOU to all of you who helped to make Saturday yet another wonderful show day! Jenny Old-Powell and Kimberlea Gilbertson, you both were awesome as always. Our staff did their usual stellar job, the Snack Shack offered yummy food, and all of our exhibitors were well-prepared and lovely. Trainers and helpers, your hard work was evident. God willing, let's do this again Saturday, August 10, with judges Dora Wynne and Michelle Poarch.
We hear someone named Debby might try to crash the party, but she's NOT invited! We're watching carefully!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iO2scHuoTKp_kH3UdPGUZLTX6vxvDCCI/view?usp=sharin

08/02/2024

Ready for a horse show? We are!
We have beautiful new jump standards in the Jackson Memorial Arena! Be sure to check them out tomorrow. We'll see you bright and early for our 7:30 start!

08/01/2024

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories have been issued for the entire area Friday. Heat indices of 105-110°F+ will be common. Staying hot Saturday, with the hottest temperatures across southeast portions of the area.

07/24/2024

Friends, please mark your calendars and make your plans to show with us!
Our postponed Whippoorwill Farm VHSA Associate Horse Show of July 13 has been rescheduled to August 3, and our previously-postponed May 18 show has been rescheduled to September 21.
Pre-entries for August 3 will be accepted thru 9 PM Wednesday, July 31. Updated prizelist link below.
Note that we will NOT offer the Medals classes that were announced for July 13. However, we'll consider re-adding them in the future, with adequate interest.
More details to come. We can't wait to see you all!
https://cb37ab79-119d-42ff-a978-d6cbed379e81.usrfiles.com/ugd/cb37ab_450730c45fa54037a9d093e15cc2361c.pdf

07/17/2024

We are excited to announce that Sienna & Lightfire Just Do It "Nike" have qualified for the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI to represent Region 1 in the Young Rider Division. Sienna says, "It is a privilege to compete against the top athletes in North America and an honor to represent my country."
Congratulations, Sienna! We're so proud of you and Nike!

07/17/2024

07/12/2024

Friends, it's raining! (Surprise, surprise!)
It's been raining since the wee hours, we're already under water, and it's supposed to rain through tomorrow evening! In order to host tomorrow's show, we'd need to issue snorkels and flippers to all horses and riders. Since that's not feasible, we have no choice but to postpone.
OUR MAKE-UP DATE FOR JULY 13 WILL BE AUGUST 3.
OUR MAKE-UP DATE FOR OUR MAY 18 SHOW WILL BE SEPTEMBER 21.
More details to come, but for now, please save the dates, and stay safe and dry this weekend!

07/09/2024

Some COOL news on this HOT afternoon!

WE’RE ADDING VHSA/EMO MEDALS CLASSES to our lineup for this Saturday, July 13!

In addition to all of our usual classes/divisions, we’ll offer VHSA/EMO Junior Championship Equitation on the Flat, VHSA/EMO Amateur Equitation on the Flat, VHSA/EMO Children’s Medal Class, and VHSA/EMO Adult Amateur Medal Class!
The Equitation on the Flat Medal Classes will take place right after Class 21, VHSA Equitation on the Flat, and the Children’s and Adult Amateur Medal Classes will go after the schooling break and just before Working Hunter, classes 22-24.
VHSA/EMO Medals Classes are open to VHSA members only.
Updated prizelist link below.
We can’t wait to see you on Saturday!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fimpSkZHDlr4nZhjzpBrm7i5YMMwxjH3/view?usp=drive_link

07/08/2024

It’s show time again!
Happy Monday, friends! We hope everyone had a safe and fun Independence Day, and we’re anxious to welcome you all back to Whippoorwill Farm this Saturday, July 13, for our VHSA Associate Horse Show! Start time 7:30 AM in the Jackson Memorial Arena with judge Clyde Poarch, and 8:00 in the Pixi Memorial Arena with Kimberlea Gilbertson judging.
Since it proved so popular, we’ll again have the 2’ Hunter Hack following the Jumper divisions and schooling break. Whippoorwill Cash will be available as well as ribbons for those who prefer them. Snack Shack will be open! Our friends from Princess Anne Hunt will be on hand to share info.
Prizelist link below. You may pre-enter by any of the usual means through 9:00 PM Wednesday, July 10.
Email [email protected], or call/text 804-286-2504 with questions.
Have a great week, and we’ll see you Saturday!

07/08/2024

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, Sienna and Nike, from all of your Whippoorwill Farm family!

06/30/2024

Ladies ... thank you for an exceptional House Mountain Show in Lexington! From the derbies to the .70s, from the equitation flat to the pleasure hunters ... all-around great week with great people. A personal thank-you to Megan Wilson-Bost and Haley Harcum for leading us in an amazing horse show! Looking forward to many more. Love you both so much!
~Leigh.. with Jeffery Martin, Sadie Cash, Judy Shreves, Haley Harcum, and Megan Wilson-Bost

06/11/2024

WHAT.A.DAY.
What a wonderful show day we had on Saturday June 8! We're still smiling!
Our judges Gilbertson and Old-Powell were over-the-top awesome. Leigh and all of our staff rocked and rolled. Everyone was well-fed, thanks to Michelle and Chet at the Snack Shack. We welcomed more new WFHSA members. There were SO MANY lovely exhibitors, and they all did their very best.
If you were with us, please share your photos in the comments, or tag us in your posts; we'd love to see you.
We were blessed, we are thankful, and we can't wait to do it again on July 13! Til then, we'll still be smiling!