Warrenton Horse Show Association

02/24/2025

Happy Birthday to our sensational co-president Hilary Scheer Gerhardt! Hint - she's the one on the very right. We could not do what we do without YOU!

02/17/2025

We are walking on sunshine! Cathy Sacher of Essex Classics and I competed together during WCHR week — We both won a class in the older adult hunters — ringside we realized we both were wearing our WHS Essex shirts!! They are our good luck winning shirts!! - WHS President Hilary Gerhardt

01/29/2025

With great sadness we announce the passing of longtime steward and friend, Wayne Eubank. Wayne was a native Virginian and accomplished equestrian, who later became one of the most sought-after licensed stewards in the region, including at Upperville, for more than a decade. UCHS Executive Director Emily Day recalls "Wayne was diplomatic and professional. My first show as Director he helped me navigate a very emotionally charged situation. I learned so much from his calm demeanor while he maintained his absolute command of the rules. The way he handled it was impressive."
Wayne was member of the Virginia Horse Shows Association Hall of Fame and a 2023 inductee of the UCHS Wall of Honor. Horse show manager, Tommy Lee Jones, remembers him as polite to everyone and easy to get along with, but “knew his rules real well. He was what you’d call a true Virginia gentleman.”

From
E. Sue Bopp, former WHS president :

Wayne was a fixture on the mid Atlantic show circuit and always a Virginia gentleman. He was polite, yet firm, which is all the qualities you want in a USEF steward. Wayne was a cheer cheerleader to all exhibitors and I was lucky to call him my friend.

📷: Teresa Ramsay

12/24/2024

Well, to say that our 125th year was one for the books would be a big understatement. This year we saw an uptick in entries and the Anniversary party sold out. We saw many new faces alongside our treasured old-time friends. To our most generous sponsors, year after year, you make this show possible. To all the volunteers who give hundreds upon hundreds of hours, you are priceless. To all the riders who come from everywhere to compete in our ring, you help keep our traditions going strong. To our wonderful vendors, you make the show complete. And to all who give to the silent auction, let us shout three cheers. All of you make the Warrenton Horse Show Association shine. Thank you.

12/05/2024

The Perfect Holiday Gift – The Exclusive Warrenton Horse Show Essex Shirt

Classic, comfortable, and chic. The Warrenton Horse Show has got you. We celebrated our 125th Anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, partnered with Essex Classics to create this special LIMITED EDITION long-sleeve show shirt. The original art, by the one and only Jane Gaston, commemorates what makes the WHS so special. Expertly tailored of high-performance, moisture-wicking fabric with all the fine details you expect from Essex Classics. Perfect for your trainer, barn manager, and YOU!

Shirts are $158 with free pickup locally or $10 shipping within the U.S. shirts will ship after payment.

Payment can be made through Zelle, The Warrenton Horse Show Association, [email protected], or checks can be sent to WHS, P.O. Box 535, Warrenton, VA 20188.

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09/18/2024

It's not too late to get your Limited Edition 125th Anniversary show shirt. Trot on over to our website www.warrentonhorseshow.com to fill out an order form. They will make an extra special holiday gift don't you think?

09/09/2024

Woot woot. Let’s have a shout out for Patrick Miller who rode Sarah Miller’s Redwood to the $5,000 Warrenton Toyota/Miller Toyota Classic victory. After having to delay the class till the next morning, clearly Patrick had a rise and shine trip around the course. Huge congrats to the entire team.
Photo credit: Hannah Jones

09/06/2024

It truly takes a village to put on a special community show. Thank you to the many volunteers, exhibitors, spectators, donors and sponsors who made our 125th one to remember!

09/04/2024

This was such a special year for our show in so many ways - our 125th Anniversary, formation of The Warrenton Horse Show Foundation, record entries, great exhibitors, spectators, crew and vendors,, big storms - AND also a banner Silent Auction!

Thanks to the many donations and bids, large and small, we all generated $16,531.60 to help the show keep going and keep getting better. We are so grateful to so many. For starters, to our top commercial donors, a huge thank you!

CapitolSheds Warrenton
Dwell Fine Art, Appraisal and Estate Services
Gail Guirreri Maslyk, Equine Impressions
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Nature Works, LLC
TARFHC (Theodora A Randolph Field Hunter Championship)
Town Of Warrenton, Parks & Recreation
Upperville C**t & Horse Show
Waterloo Motors
Virginia Gold Cup Races
Woodbrook Farm Vineyard

09/02/2024

Lovely Round! Bull Run Hunt once again reigned supreme on Hunt Night. More to come.

09/02/2024

Oh what a night.

09/01/2024

Getting ready for Horse Country’s always popular Fox hunting evening at The 125th Warrenton Horse Show. Don’t forget to sport your colors.

09/01/2024

The one. The only …. Oliver Brown has won the Kenneth Wheeler Leading Trainer Award as well as the Leading Owner Award. Oliver you are a WHS treasure. Presenting the award is co-president of the show Snowden Clarke and Brenda Wheeler Zacherle.

09/01/2024

And it's the one and only HUNT NIGHT! Thank you Horse Country Saddlery, Warrenton VA for this fabulous shout out.

Tally Whoa: Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Warrenton Horse Show at Hunt Night!

Tonight, Sunday, September 1, the 125th anniversary of the Warrenton Horse Show, is the much-anticipated Hunt Night! Join us for an unforgettable evening as hunts from across the region gather ringside with festive tailgates to cheer on their fellow riders competing for top honors. Enjoy an array of exciting classes as the best in the field vie for the championship kudos of the year.

Horse Country proudly sponsors prizes for both the Champion and Reserve Hunt, and don’t miss our hospitality tent where camaraderie and cheer flow freely. Expect an evening filled with horn blowing, whip cracking, bad jokes, and tall tales. It’s the perfect blend of tradition, celebration, and good-natured fun with friends old and new. See you there for a night to remember!
Illustration: Claudia Coleman