The Barracks Horse Shows

03/02/2025

Important Announcement about the February Barracks Horse Show. Thank you everyone for your understanding.

27/01/2025

Don't forget entries are open on horseshowsonline for our "A" rated show next week and that we have a new schedule!

https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=0cab1fa1-fe78-4461-8cd0-e99a6307b4f7

17/01/2025

New schedule for February & March! Take a look 👀

Download prize list here ➡ https://www.thebarracksfarm.com/horseshows

Enter here ➡ https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=0cab1fa1-fe78-4461-8cd0-e99a6307b4f7

08/01/2025

Important Update on The Barracks Jan II Horse Show on January 10 - 12, 2025

02/01/2025

Don't forget to do your 2025 memberships! 🎊🎊

31/12/2024

Hyatt Place Special Booking Code!

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend to ring in the New Year 🎊🎉

20/12/2024

January I & II Horse Show Entries are NOW open! Please don't forget to email stall form to [email protected]

Enter Jan I here (by 12/27): https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=a73a69d9-bf66-4e48-a1a2-a5e7809d95c8

Enter Jan II here (by 1/1): https://horseshowsonline.com/ShowDetails?ShowGUID=badbbacc-e312-4bb0-9ea1-c3019b406fc7

Download prize list & stall form here: https://www.thebarracksfarm.com/horseshows

15/12/2024

Our continued gratitude to our sponsors of awards and treats in all arenas!

🧁Stud Muffins for providing our ponies(and puppies) with ringside snacks all weekend long
🍬Zazoli Sweets for sponsoring our multiple Best Turned Out awards
🎖️Pinsnickety for sponsoring our multiple Best Jumper Turned Out awards

15/12/2024

Thank you to our wonderful photographers! And we agree, every horse deserves xoxos ;)

All ponies deserve kisses and treats. Saturday's photos from the Reel ring, at are now online! Click the link below to view your images.

https://kmkphotos.shootproof.com/gallery/26443444
🎅

15/12/2024

Heading into the end of a weekend of fun (cold) times with some gratitude.

🌟 Thank you to our incredible volunteers and staff who make this show happen from behind the scenes!
🏇to all trainers and grooms, who work tirelessly for our horses and riders
🎉to Alan Lohman, our course designer
❄️to our amazing judges, for working nonstop so everyone can horse show

12/12/2024

The Coliseum starts at 8 AM and the DeeDee Jumper ring starts at 11 AM on Thursday, December 12. 🎄❄️⛄🎁🕎

12/12/2024

🎉 Prize Showcase for the December Barracks Horse Show! 🎉

We are so excited to share all the incredible awards for this year’s show, made possible thanks to our amazing sponsors!

🏆 Special Awards:
Most Festive Tack Room – Sponsored by Rose Mount Farm
Ring-Side Treats – Sponsored by Stud Muffins
Best Turned Out Hunter Rings – Sponsored by Zazoli Sweets
Leading Pro Rider – Sponsored by Dover Saddlery Charlottesville, CWD & Blue-Ridge Co-Op
Most Festive Turnout in Reel Arena (Saturday) – Sponsored by The Pritzlaff Family
The Plaid Horse – donated books as prizes and you will see them included in almost every award!
Junior Sportsmanship Award

🌟 Hunter Derby Awards:
Derby Winner – Sponsored by Carter+Jane, CWD & The Black Family
Top Adult/Amateur – Sponsored by Champion Saddlery
Top Junior/Child – Sponsored by Champion Saddlery
Most Festive in the Derby – Sponsored by Misty Mountain Campground

🎖️ Best Rider Awards:
Best Adult Rider – Sponsored by Tri-Country Feeds, Fashions, Finds
Best Amateur Owner Rider – Presented in memory of Annie Diehl, with a Perpetual Trophy from her parents
Best Junior Rider – Sponsored by Equipe/Jennifer Hedgepath
Best Pony Rider – Sponsored by Rachel Howell
Best Child Rider – Sponsored by Dover Saddlery, Tri-County Feeds, The Black Family & CWD

🏅 Jumper Awards:
Leading Jumper Rider – Sponsored by Blue-Ridge Co-Op
Most Festive in Jumper Ring – Sponsored by Pinsnickety
Best Turned Out Jumper Ring – Sponsored by
Pinsnickety

A huge thank you to each of our sponsors for their generous contributions. Your support helps us celebrate excellence, sportsmanship, and festive spirit in equestrian sport. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show and can’t wait to present these beautiful awards!

Additionally, we will be giving out special prizes for Champion, First in the Ring, Hunter Classic Winners & more! ✨

05/12/2024

🌟 Thank You to CHAMPION SADDLERY! 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful to Champion Saddlery for donating gift certificates to use as prizes for our riders! 🎉

Champion Saddlery, located in Doswell, VA, is a one-stop shop for all things equestrian. With nearly 6,000 square feet of apparel, saddles, pads, supplements, and much more, they’re dedicated to serving riders and their horses with the very best.

📍 Address:
15225 Breedens Road, Doswell, VA 23047

📞 Contact:
804-227-3434 | [email protected]

Exciting News: Champion Saddlery will also be on-site during the show, conveniently located in the corner of the coliseum! Be sure to stop by and check out their incredible selection.

Thank you, Champion Saddlery, for your generous support and commitment to the equestrian community!

05/12/2024

Thank you to the Bishop Family for being a Gold Sponsor of the December Barracks Horse Show! Your family's generosity is so apprecited! 🥰😍

04/12/2024

Thank you to The Black Family for buying us some awesome gifts to put towards our show prizes! 🎁🎁🎁

04/12/2024

🌟 Thank You to Blue Ridge Farmers Coop ! 🌟

A huge thank you to Blue Ridge Farmers Co-Op for donating two incredible buckets filled with goodies for our Leading Jumper Rider and Junior Sportsmanship Awards! 🎉

Blue Ridge Farmers Co-Op is your go-to destination for everything farm and home, offering quality livestock, equine, and pet foods, as well as bird seed, nursery plants, and more. With two convenient locations in Charlottesville, they’re dedicated to supporting the local community.

📍 Locations:

Harris Street: 810 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA
Leake Square: 2381 Leake Square, Charlottesville, VA
📞 Contact:
Harris St: 434-296-6191 | Leake Sq: 434-974-6147

Thank you, Blue Ridge Farmers Co-Op, for your generosity and continued support of our equestrian community!

04/12/2024

🌟 Thank You Dover Saddlery - Charlottesville, VA ! 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful to Dover Saddlery Charlottesville for donating prizes for our Leading Pro Rider and Best Child Rider awards! Your generosity helps us recognize and celebrate the dedication and talent of our incredible riders. 🏇🎉

Located at 195 Seminole Court in Charlottesville, Dover Saddlery is the ultimate destination for equestrian enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for top-notch riding apparel, tack, horse care supplies, or stable essentials, Dover has it all. Plus, their expert staff offers in-store services like saddle fittings, helmet adjustments, and boot customization to ensure you and your horse are ready to perform at your best.

Thank you, Dover Saddlery Charlottesville, for supporting our riders and the equestrian community!

📍 Visit them in Charlottesville or learn more at https://stores.doversaddlery.com/virginia/charlottesville-va

04/12/2024

A big shoutout to Misty Mountain Camp Resort for sponsoring the Most Festive in the Derby Award! 🏇✨ Your support brings an extra spark of fun and celebration to this special event, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains near historic Charlottesville, Misty Mountain Camp Resort offers something for everyone—whether it’s a private getaway, a family adventure, or a group gathering. With scenic trails, a pool, playgrounds, and even live music and food trucks, it’s a destination that promises both relaxation and adventure.

Thank you, Misty Mountain Camp Resort, for your generosity!
Learn more at https://www.mistymountaincampresort.com/