On Point, owned by Alisa Berry and ridden by Jason Berry

Photo credit: Teresa Ramsay

APG Livory, owned by Garland Alban and ridden by Katie Cooper.

The Harry Lee Winkie Trophy, presented by the Virginia Horse Center

Groom for the Grand Conformation Hunter Champion: Antonio Martinez 

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Four Score, owned by Firsthand Equine, LLC and ridden by Kristin Silo

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Meiomi, owned and ridden by Allison Whittemore

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Veritas, owned by Anne Hormel and ridden by Jessica Gulden

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Gotham’s Lucky Penny, owned by the Carr family and ridden by Adrianna Carr

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Meadow Fox Cadbury, owned and ridden by Macey Kinley

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Leading Junior Jumper Grace Vaughan rides with Reed Training & Sales' Sulu and Derek Reed. Photo credit: KMK Photos

According to Vaughan, she started training with them about six years ago. "When I first started with them, I had a TB/Connemara mix. We struggled a lot and I had outgrown him, so we sold him, and we found Joki at Tryon about 2 years ago. He has taken me from the .85m to the 1.30m and I'm so lucky to have found him."

"It was completely unexpected for me to win all of these awards this week," she said. "I'm so happy and really excited about our next show," she added.

Vaughan started showing at the Virginia Horse Center when she was around ten or twelve years old. She commented, "I love the Virginia Horse Center because everyone here is so nice, from the office to the jump crew. Everyone congratulates you and overall, it is a nice place to horse show. The new stall mats are great, the footing has gotten much better, and the jumps look really pretty and clean, and they switch them out so you're not always jumping the same ones. There are even bathrooms in the barns, which are also kept very clean. It's a beautiful place here, especially with the surrounding mountains," she said.

Vaughan feels very fortunate and is thankful for the support of her parents, and Derek and Sulu. "I'm very lucky," she said.

Vaughan plans on returning for the Lexington National in August, before she heads to Longwood in the fall as a freshman to study business and follow in her father's footsteps. "We're going to lease Joki out but I told my dad that we can't sell him. He really is my heart horse."

Best Amateur Owner Rider: Krysia Nelson

Best Childrens Hunter Rider: Rylan Vancourt

Best Adult Amateur Rider: Kathleen Mathews

Leading Amateur Jumper 

Michael Smith

Photo credit: Teresa Ramsay

Spectacular, owned and ridden by Best Jr. Rider, Sarah Entzian

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Gotham’s Lucky Penny, owned by the Carr family and ridden by Adrianna Carr

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Fun for the kids!

Melissa Marshall and Creative

It's a dog's life. Photo credit: KMK Photos

Triple Crown strong!

Grace Vaughan

Friendships

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Stalls have been resurfaced, stall mats installed, and now all barn aisles are being resurfaced!

Delight in historic charm from the cozy ambiance in the lobby to delicious dining in the Colonial Dining Room and Red Fox Tavern.

You’ll find the modern conveniences you depend on, like free high-speed Wi-Fi and parking, a business center, laundry facilities, and event space. Work out in the gym, enjoy scenic hiking trails, and unwind in the garden featuring a fire pit.

Each non-smoking guest room offers a flat-screen HDTV, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, ironing amenities, hair dryer, and bath products. You can also bring your pet along for an additional fee. 

After a long horse show day, stop in at the Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center's Red Fox Tavern.

You’ll feel like you’re in a country manor at this welcoming spot, boasting an outdoor patio with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Watch the latest sports game while you sip a signature cocktail, wine flight from a nearby winery, or local craft beer and nibble on small plates, steak, and more. Enjoy this hunt themed tavern, open daily from 5:30 to 10:00 pm.

The Natural Bridge Historic Hotel & Conference Center offers both an onsite restaurant and tavern. Both are open daily.

The Colonial Dining Room features dark wood and period lighting which set an inviting scene in this on-site restaurant. Start your day with a hearty Southern-style breakfast and enjoy sandwiches, seafood dishes, pasta, and more at dinner.

Daily Hours:

Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.

Dinner: 5:30–9 p.m.

Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Virginia Horse Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class facility hosting regional, national, and international equestrian events. The Virginia Horse Center Foundation envisions a unique, bucolic landmark to honor and celebrate the timeless, special bond between mankind and the horse through safe, fair and spirited equestrian competition.