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ERAHC  2023 Virginia  Classic  Championship 

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The VA Classic Show Program is Live!
 
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ERAHC  Virginia  Classic Championships
NEWS 

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ERAHC  Show Results
Coming Soon!

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Thanks to our Members for submitting photos...
Heather Beachum, Tina Veder,  Susan Hart, as well as
more to come from Bruce Harbin! 
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ERAHC  Virginia  Classic Championship
Show Prize List
 

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ERAHC  Show Entry Deadlines

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ERAHC Virginia Classic Championship Horse Show
August 23-27, 2023

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4 Great Events
in 5 Spectacular Days!

The ERAHC Virginia Classic

Championship Show

Aug 23-27, 2023

ERAHC will be hosting two separate Dressage Shows on August 23rd and 24th.  This is open to all breeds.  This is a sanctioned and licensed show and a great opportunity to gain qualifying scores.  This has become a popular show due to the relaxed atmosphere and how well it's run.  It's one not to be missed.
 
For the first time ERAHC will be hosting a one day Educational Symposium on August 25th.  We have lined up Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel, Tina Vedar and Bruno Gonzalez of Baroque Equestrian Games, Carlos Carneiro (W.E.) and Howard & Erica Peet. This is a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in their field! 

 

This event is not to be missed!

Take all the knowledge you gained from the Educational Symposium and show it off at the Breed Show!  The breed show is open to all pure bred Spanish horses, Lusitanos, and Part Breds.  Its a great event to connect with fellow Breed owners and fans of this beautiful breed. 


https://vahorsecenter.org/facility/
 

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VA Classic  Educational  Symposium 
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It's the Classic's 30th Anniversary!  Celebrate with Us!  

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Raffle Tickets
 

You can pay online via CC here!   


50/50 Raffle tickets  Tickets are $10 or 11 tickets for $100. 
The winner gets 50% of the pot a
nd the club receives the other half to be used to host more educational events for our members.  You do not need to be present to win. 
The drawing will be on Saturday, August 26th at 6:30. 


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Wine & Cheese Party
 

 Hosted by ERAHC

 

Wine and Cheese Party - Finalize your bids while sipping on wines from Spain and Portugal at our Wine and Cheese Party hosted by ERAHC.   The Party starts at 6 on Saturday, August 26th.

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ITALIAN FEAST Dinner Tickets
 

 
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Dinner tickets - $25

Bring your glass of wine over from our Wine and Cheese party and join us for dinner on the concourse with an Italian feast.  A chance to relax and unwind after a busy show day.  No reason to find a restaurant in town when you can simply walk over to the Reel Arena concourse and join us for a delightful evening with new friends and old!  What could be easier?!  This event is open to everyone, exhibitor, and spectator alike.  Buy your tickets now for our Dinner on the Concourse.  There will be an extremely limited number of tickets available at the event so guarantee your seat by purchasing tickets now!  We will be selling tickets until Sunday, August 20th with a very limited amount of tickets available at the event.

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Saturday  Free  Events

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Don't miss the activities beyond the arena

Silent Auction - Donate items for our silent auction.  Every year our Patrons donate the most wonderful array of fabulous items, from tack, to costumes, artwork, clothing, wine, and more.  We appreciate your donations which support our efforts!  Drop off items at the ERAHC booth. Auction closes Saturday, August 26th at 7pm. 
 

Wine and Cheese Party - Finalize your bids while sipping on wines from Spain and Portugal at our Wine and Cheese Party hosted by ERAHC.   The Party starts at 6 on Saturday, August 26th.

Exhibitors Stall Decorating Contest  -  The theme is “Country Pride” of either Spain, Portugal, or the United States.  Tour the festive barn area.  The judging will be after the last class on Saturday and announced at the Wine and Cheese Party.  The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from Dover!

  
 

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Event  Tickets
 
SYMPOSIUM  |  ITALIAN FEAST  |  RAFF
LE  
  

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  • ITALIAN FEAST
    ITALIAN FEAST
    Sat, Aug 26
    Virginia Horse Center
    Aug 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USA
    Dinner on the Concourse with Friends! What could be easier??
  • RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
    RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
    Sat, Aug 26
    Virginia Horse Center
    Aug 26, 2023, 6:20 PM – 6:30 PM
    Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USA
    Raffle Tickets are on Sale now! Get them here! The drawing will be held on Aug 26th, Saturday night at 6:30pm
  • ERAHC Educational Symposium Tickets!
    ERAHC Educational Symposium Tickets!
    Fri, Aug 25
    Virginia Horse Center
    Aug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USA
    Reserve your space for the All Day Educational Symposium on Friday, August 25th. An event you wont want to miss!!

About the Judges & Clinicians

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VA Classic USDF Open Dressage Show S Judge     

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Marilyn Payne

Marilyn is a distinguished trainer, competitor, judge, and breeder of horses for eventing and dressage.  She was President of the Ground Jury at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a member of the Ground Jury at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She was also President of the Ground Jury at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park. 

Marilyn is an FEI 4* Eventing Judge and a USEF “S” Dressage Judge who has officiated at major eventing and dressage competitions in the U.S. and around the world.  


In addition to judging  twice at the Olympics – a rare honor – and at the World Equestrian Games, she has presided at the European Eventing Championships and the Central American Games, and has judged every 4* event in the world.

She makes time in her busy judging schedule to teach seminars for FEI Eventing Officials and training programs for USEF dressage judges.  

She is a member of the FEI Eventing Committee, representing the perspective of judges worldwide.  She is also a member of the USEF High Performance Committee and the USEF Eventing Committee.

https://marilynpayne.com

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VA Classic USDF Open Dressage Show S Judge     

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Lisa Schmidt

Lisa Schmidt has judged many prestigious shows and is an USDF ‘S’ Dressage Judge with the Young Horse and Freestyle Certifications.

Lisa was the first R judge to have judged the National Dressage Seat Equitation Finals.

  • USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge

  • L Program Faculty Member

  • United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist

  • Former USDF Region One Director

  • Coach for 2017 US National Children’s Champion

  • Coach for 2017 NAJYRC Junior Team Bronze and Silver medalist

  • Coach for 2016  NAJYRC Junior Team Bronze and Silver medalist

  • Coach for 2015 US National Dressage Pony Champion

  • Founder of Adult Amateur Dressage Access (AADA) www.aadressageaccess.com

https://lisakschmidt.com 

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VA Classic USEF Breed Show 

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Bob Bennett Jr.