From June 16-19, the Virginia Horse Center will welcome two dynamic, breed-centric shows.
The Shenandoah Arabian Classic will run June 16-19, and is Arabian Horse Association rated, USDF rated, and a USEF “A” rated Arabian, Half Arabian and Dressage horse show. Featured divisions include Sport Horse, Dressage,Working Hunter, all seats of Equitation, Sidesaddle, Halter, Liberty, English & Country Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Native Costume, Trail, and Western Horsemanship competition.
Arabians are remarkably versatile, excelling across English and Western disciplines as well as Dressage and historic costume divisions which outfit horse and rider in Arabian garb.
The North East Peruvian Horse Show will run June 17-19. Featured divisions include Breeding, Performance, Amateur, Novice, & Juniors, Trail, Musical, Pole-bending, a Champagne Calcutta, and Gait Races. The Peruvians promise world class competition from national, regional, and international champions.
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Known as the world’s smoothest-riding horse, Peruvians were bred for long distance travel. Instead of trotting, Peruvians amble. This four beat gait falls between a walk and a canter. It is a lateral gait, meaning that it has four equal beats and is performed laterally — left hind, left fore, right hind, right fore.
Both shows are free to the public and offer a great opportunity to learn about two noble and storied breeds. Visit www.horsecenter.org and click the 2011 schedule for more details and contact information.
The Virginia Horse Center Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which owns and operates the Virginia Horse Center. The Foundation is proud to support a 600-acre facility that serves 400,000 people; functioning as a classroom, land reserve, market place, and recreation venue. The VHCF manages 110 events annually, most free and open to the public, and hosts the Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center.
