Saturday night competitors party
All competitors, volunteers and officials are invited! More details to follow!
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Competitor/General Information
Biosecurity Requirements for competing at the Virginia Horse Center
Please click, read and print the following info and health card, you will need to present this to the Stabling office in order to get your stall assignment.
For more information please visit the Virginia Horse Center Website.
LOTS OF INFO BELOW TOO!!
Please check back often as this will be updated regularly
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ENTRY FORMS: PLEASE GO TO YOUR DISCIPLINE UNDER THE "DISCIPLINE" TAB AND
READ ALL THE INFO BEFORE FILLING OUT THE ENTRY FORM WHICH IS ALSO ON THAT PAGE.
Address & Directions
The Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24435.
From I - 81 North or South: Take Exit 191 to I - 64 West for 1 mile to Exit 55 (follow signs for VA Horse Center). Right to Route 11 North. First left to Route 39, Maury River Rd. VHC 3/4 mile on left. From I-64 East: To Exit 55, Turn Left. Go 3/10 mile, turn left on Route 39, Maury River Rd.
Stabling:
$120.00 entire weekend (Thursday - Sunday) or $55/night. Tack stalls: $120.00 entire weekend (Thursday - Sunday) or $55 per night. (TEAM TACK STALLS FREE) Grounds Fee: If not stabling then$50.00 per horse, per day. Non-competing horses: $50.00 plus stabling.
VOLUNTEERING - The primary reason we can provide this event at such low cost is because almost EVERYONE working, yes, all the organizers and even some officials, have volunteered their time! If every rider brings someone, or can volunteer for 4 hours at some point during the weekend we can get every position covered and then some! So, please help us keep all our costs down and VOLUNTEER! Maybe even for a different discipline so you learn more about it! AND... Volunteers get free gifts and those that volunteer for at least 4 hours get an invitation to the competitors dinner! It is well worth it!
Safety Coordinator/EMT: Harold Chrimes
On Grounds Veterinarian: Dr. Brandy Callison
Farrier: Hobson Yates
Attire: Casual, Neat and appropriate for the discipline. Shirts with collars. Half chaps are allowed. Appropriate footwear and approved helmets as required for each discipline.
General Schedule: (tentative)
Entry Opening date for all disciplines March 30th
Entry Closing for all disciplines is July 8, 2026
Check in and arrivals starting Noon on Wednesday thru Thursday at 3pm, also Team Tack Stall assignments and decorating for decorating contest. THEME: Love, peace, unity and horses!
Thursday 5pm Opening ceremonies and Mandatory Rider/Driver meeting and meet and greet.
VENDOR FAIR OPEN: THURSDAY 5PM-7PM
FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM
SATURDAY 8AM - 5PM
SUNDAY - 8AM - 3PM
Friday:
Eventing Dressage - Sandy gerald Arena - 8am - 12:30pm
XC Schooling - 8am - 6pm
Vaulting - East complex - 8am - 5pm
Mounted Games - Flag Poles on top of hill 8am - 5pm
Dressage - Northern Arena 12pm - 4pm
- Wiley Arena 8am - 4pm
Western Dressage - Northern & Wiley w/USDF Dressage
Gaited Dressage - Northern & Wiley w/USDF Dressage
Hunters - DeeDee - 8am - 5pm
Jumpers - Coliseum 8am - 5pm
Special Equestrian - Adaptive - 9am - 3pm
TWILIGHT GAMES - 5PM AT THE FLAGPOLES
Saturday:
Eventing XC - 8am - 12pm
Vaulting - East Complex 8am - 5pm
Mounted Games - Flagpoles 8am - 5pm
Dressage - Northern Arena 8am - 4pm
- Wiley Arena 8am - 4pm
Western Dressage - In Northern & Wiley
Gaited Dressage- In Northern & Wiley
Combined Driving Dressage & Cones - Sandy & Grass Arena 8am - 12
Ranch and Trail - Tardy Arena - 9am -class 13 not to start before 12:30- 5pm
Hunters - DeeDee - 8am - 5pm
Jumpers - Coliseum - 8am - 5pm
Vaulting- East Complex 8am - 5pm
Working Equitation Dressage, EOH, Speed - Interstate Arena 8am - 3pm
Saturday 6pm - Competitors Party, BBQ & Bonfire
Sunday AM:
Eventing Show Jumping - Coliseum 8am - 12:30
Dressage - Wiley Arena - 8 am - 12
Western Dressage- Wiley Arena - 8am - 12
Gaited Dressage - Wiley Arena - 8am - 12
Ranch & Trail - Tardy Arena 8am - 12
Combined Driving Derby - Sandy Arena - 8am - 12
Mounted Games - Flagpoles - 8am - 12
Sunday 1pm - Closing Ceremonies and Awards
Accommodations
Special Competitors Rates at the following hotels! Book early and tell them you are with the Games to get these great rates! YOU MUST CALL TO GET THESE RATES, NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE!
* Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Lexington VA
Phone number: 540-784-4006
Special rate for the Commonwealth Games: $105 + Tax including Deluxe Continental Breakfast with hot items
* Sleep Inn and Suites by Choice, Lexington VA
Phone number: 540-463-6000
Special rate for the Commonwealth Games: $99 + tax including Deluxe Continental Breakfast with hot items
* Tru by Hilton, Lexington VA
Phone number: 540-254-7630
Special rate for the Commonwealth Games: $165 + tax including Hot Breakfast
* Spark by Hilton, Lexington VA
Phone number: 540-463-6400
Special rate for the Commonwealth Games: $79 + tax including Breakfast
* Comfort Inn by Choice, Raphine VA
Phone number: 540-799-2000
Special rate for the Commonwealth Games: $69 + tax including Breakfast with hot items
Camping:
The Virginia Horse Center has 78 Camping Spots with 30/50amp electric and water hookups. Reservations can be made online at stableoffice@horsecenter.org under the facilities link, as well as reservations for Golf Carts. Selection of reserved site is still first come, first served upon arrival. Camping without reservations will be permitted if there are vacancies. Questions can be directed to stableoffice@horsecenter.org or 540-464-2966. NO prepay or reservations accepted via entry form.