Hunter Shows

VHSA ASSOCIATE SHOWS ARE OPEN TO ALL RIDERS & HORSES! Large indoor and outdoor rings; 2 judges!

Pre-register for the shows online! Skip the lines, sleep in a little later, pay with a credit card or check, and save money with a reduced office fee! Click here to pre-register BEFORE 6 AM on show days for the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM. 

All riders must have a signed Red Gate Release Form on record with us before riding!  Check out updated number of entries on Facebook a few days before show.

Click here for the VHSA Prize List (also includes entry forms)

Click here for the Points Page 

Click here for Photographer (Hannah Jones Photography)

Click here for Sponsors

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2025 VHSA ASSOC. / TIP / BHSA  HUNTER SHOW SCHEDULE*

19255 Foggy Bottom Road

Bluemont, VA 20135

Sunday, April 6— Judges: Kimberly Gilbertson / DeDe Shumate

Sunday, May 4 — Judges: DeDe Shumate / Katie Petronelli   

Sunday, June 22— Judges: Katie Petronelli/ Davera Ackenbom

Sun., July 20 — Judges:  Laura Batts/ Christopher Webb

Sunday, Aug. 3 —Judges: Christopher Webb/ Robin Wood

Sunday, Sept. 14 — Judges: DeDe Shumate / Edee McGregor

Sun., Oct. 5 — Judges:  Davera Ackenbom/ Kimberly Gilbertson ** 

  End-of-Year Awards    Costume class additional

** ALL SHOWS VHSA, BHSA, AND TIP

*In case of inclement weather, the horse show may be cancelled or delayed.  A message will be posted on our website. You may text (703) 585-7586.

 Entry Fees:  $25.00 per class ($65 per division), $20 California warmup, $50 Medal/Derby classes

$25 Office/Grounds Fee  NOTE: Office fee is non-refundable at any point in time.

Snack Bar Available

Show starts 8 am 

Pre-enter and pre-pay if possible.  We accept credit cards on our website, also PayPal RedGateFarmVA@aol.com and Venmo @RedGateFarmVA (Christine Vitkus x7586)

No dogs, please.

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Our facility boasts excellent footing, great judges, quality jumps, multiple warmup arenas, professional lighting/sound systems, sprinkler systems for the outdoor rings, and spectator seating. Our shows have always been fun and welcoming to all riders. Our staff is friendly and helpful, and our ribbons and prizes are memorable. Come and join us! Ribbons are awarded to the top 6 riders in each class. Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons and prizes will be awarded in each division with 3 or more entries. The shows operate under the rules of the VHSA (Virginia Horse Show Association). Points earned from ribbons will be reported to the VHSA,BHSA,TIP, and recorded here at Red Gate Farm. Red Gate Farm presents huge rosettes and year-end prizes at the final show to the top 6 riders in each division who have attended 3 or more shows.

  • Trailer parking is available  with easy access to the ring and facilities. Picnic tables and bathrooms are available, as well as water for your horses. Our upstairs viewing gallery in main barn has lots of seating/tables, kitchenette, heat and air conditioning, and bathrooms.

We encourage all beginners, kids, first-time competitors, even adult beginners to begin showing at Red Gate Farm. Our staff will assist young riders if needed. Classes with young children will receive small prizes in addition to ribbons. Red Gate Farm wants everyone to have a pleasant, safe, and fun experience. Good luck to all!!