ERAHC 2023 Virginia Classic Championship
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ERAHC Virginia Classic Championship Horse Show
August 23-27, 2023
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.
It's the Classic's 30th Anniversary! Celebrate with Us!
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 and 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.
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.
Saturday Free Events
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!
Event Tickets
SYMPOSIUM | ITALIAN FEAST | RAFFLE
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Sat, Aug 26Virginia Horse CenterAug 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USADinner on the Concourse with Friends! What could be easier??
Sat, Aug 26Virginia Horse CenterAug 26, 2023, 6:20 PM – 6:30 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USARaffle Tickets are on Sale now! Get them here! The drawing will be held on Aug 26th, Saturday night at 6:30pm
Fri, Aug 25Virginia Horse CenterAug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USAReserve your space for the All Day Educational Symposium on Friday, August 25th. An event you wont want to miss!!
About the Judges & Clinicians
VA Classic USDF Open Dressage Show S Judge
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
VA Classic USDF Open Dressage Show S Judge
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.
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USEF ‘S’ Dressage Judge
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L Program Faculty Member
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United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist
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Former USDF Region One Director
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Coach for 2017 US National Children’s Champion
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Coach for 2017 NAJYRC Junior Team Bronze and Silver medalist
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Coach for 2016 NAJYRC Junior Team Bronze and Silver medalist
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Coach for 2015 US National Dressage Pony Champion
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Founder of Adult Amateur Dressage Access (AADA) www.aadressageaccess.com
VA Classic USEF Breed Show
Bob Bennett Jr.
Bob Bennett, Jr, owner of Bob Bennett Training, LLC is located in Swansea, South Carolina.
Bob has trained and/ or shown horses to national wins in Sport Horse In-Hand, Sport Horse Under Saddle, Halter, Western Pleasure, Saddleseat, Hunter Pleasure, Hunter Over Fences, Dressage, and coached winners in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation.
Bob is also a USEF 'R" Arabian National/ Regional Judge and 'r' Friesian/ Andalusian/Lusitano USEF judge.
Bob Bennett, Jr.
Bob Bennett Training, LLC
307 Henry Stabler Rd.
Swansea, SC 29160
803-206-8989 cell
VA Classic USEF Breed Show
Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel
Since arriving from Germany in 1984, Felicitas has managed First Choice Farm and trained many horses to Grand Prix level. She is an effective and articulate clinician, whose style is sympathetic to the horse. Her strength lies in “making the horse more beautiful, and allowing them to express themselves.” She is sympathetic to the horse and each is trained according to his individual needs and temperament following classical dressage principles.
She is a frequent contributor to platforms such as Dressage Today, Practical Horseman and Dressage Today OnDemand with articles and videos discussing hill work for dressage horses, positive tension and self carriage.
FIRST CHOICE FARM
Lisbon, Maryland
PHONE 301-854-6541
email: info@firstchoicefarms.com
Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute Educational Symposium,
Classical Demonstrations & Lessons
Bruno Gonzales
From Madrid, Spain, Bruno Gonzalez is highly experienced in the techniques and theory of Classical Horsemanship, and its positive application to all breeds and disciplines. He has coached, developed and trained horses & riders from novice through FEI levels, and is internationally recognized for his Classical training curriculum, especially for Iberian horses.
Becoming one of today’s most-in-demand clinicians, Bruno’s talent for teaching and his gentle approach are helping riders of all levels to achieve remarkable results.
He is Co-Creator of The Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute. Bruno designed the competition Patterns of the Baroque Equestrian Games using the time-honored, classical exercises of the old masters. The Patterns he created are proving to be a benefit for all horses and riders regardless of their discipline or breed. Many well-known trainers are using the Patterns with superb results. Bruno is the Head Trainer and Co-Owner of Caballos de Cristiani, now re-named New Dawn Equestrian, LLC.
Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute Educational Symposium,
Classical Demonstrations & Lessons
Tina Cristiani Veder
Tina Cristiani Veder is the co-creator of The Baroque Equestrian Games & Institute with Bruno Gonzalez. From 1986-2000, her farm Caballos de Cristiani was an acclaimed breeding and training facility, selling champion Iberian horses for competitive dressage to many top riders in North America, Europe, and Australia, including several US Dressage Team members and 3 Olympians for their clients. She retired her breeding operation in 2000 to form New Dawn Equestrian, LLC. and concentrate on training and teaching.
Tina studied under three generations of the famous Konyot family, as well as other noted European Classical trainers of the last century. Steeped in the principles of Classical riding and training, she shares her passion through articles and teaching, along with exhibitions showcasing the upper levels of balance and collection. Her special focus is in helping riders attain the elegance and effectiveness of the Classical seat.
VA Classic Championship:
Working Equitation Demos, Lessons,
Educational Symposium Presenter
Carlos Carneiro
Carlos Carneiro, who grew up immersed in the horse culture of his native Portugal, has been the head trainer at Sierra Nevada Lusitanos in Napa, California since 2011.
He has had the amazing opportunity of studying with two of the world’s greatest classical dressage masters: Luis Valenca and Joao Oliveira, the son of the revered Nuno Oliveira. Carlos is adept at progressing young horses through the training levels with classical exactitude. The ultimate goal, of course, is to have a happy, light in the hand, eager to please, healthy horse. Carlos achieves this multi-faceted goal by paying particular attention to every training detail from exercises promoting flexibility and strengthening to those oriented towards cadence and self-carriage.
Carlos teaches clinics in Portugal, Germany, Austria and the United States. He is an exceptional instructor, skilled in getting the best results from the rider and horse. In Portugal, Carlos has participated in numerous exhibitions showcasing classical dressage in the traditional Portuguese tack and attire. Here in the United States, he was honored to perform an exhibition at the World Cup for Grand Prix Jumping in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Carlos has earned numerous awards within the Working Equitation discipline, including winning top honors in 2015 at the Andalusian World Cup competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he competed at the Intermediate Level, and earning the overall highest score at the Santa Barbara, California 'Skill of the Rancho' Working Equitation competition. In 2014, Carlos took home
National Championships in the Advanced and Intermediate Levels at both of the Haras Cup and IALHA competitions in Texas.
VA Classic Championship:
Educational Symposium Presenters
Howard & Erica Peet
HOWARD & ERICA PEET
(801) 599-8130
www.peetequestrian.com
howard_peet@yahoo.com
Wonder Lake, IL
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*2014 USEF Equestrian of Honor, Norman K Dunn Trophy of In-Hand Presenter.
*IALHA Professional Horseman of the Year 2004 and 2010.
*FPSH Champion of the Breed Service Award.
Erica-
*WE United "r" Judge for Working Equitation
*IALHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year 2018.
*IALHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year 2014.
*IALHA Rookie Trainer of the Year 2008.
Reserve Lessons with Clinicians
- Fri, Aug 25Virginia Horse CenterAug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USAReserve your space for the All Day Educational Symposium on Friday, August 25th. An event you wont want to miss!!
Fri, Aug 25Virginia Horse CenterAug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USA
Fri, Aug 25Virginia Horse CenterAug 25, 2023, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USATina Cristiani Veder offers private lessons during the event beginning at 8:00am. Lessons may also be offered during the evening hours. You will be contacted with the available time slots on Aug 25th.
Thu, Aug 24Virginia Horse CenterAug 24, 2023, 6:00 PM – Aug 26, 2023, 12:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USAFelicitas von Neumann-Cosel offers private lessons during the event from Thursday Aug 24 - Saturday Aug 26th. Lessons may also be offered during the evening hours. You will be contacted with the available time slots on a first come, first serve basis.
Thu, Aug 24Virginia Horse CenterAug 24, 2023, 8:00 AM – Aug 27, 2023, 4:00 PMVirginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450, USACarlos Carneiro offers private lessons during the event beginning at 8:00am. Lessons may also be offered during the evening hours. You will be contacted with the available time slots on Aug 25th and beyond.
Special Price on a Ride with Felicitas!
We are offering a reduced rate of $250 to a rider that would like to be coached by Felicitas during her talk on the Biomechanics of the Horse scheduled on Friday morning at 11AM. This is a wonderful opportunity to understand your horses movement and the tools and techniques Felicitas employs to help you achieve the optimal performance and movement of your horse.
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