Horse Show Directions
From Washington and points east (via Route 66W):
Take Route 66W to Route 29S (exit 43A in Gainesville) towards Warrenton/Culpeper/Fredericksburg. Follow 29S for approximately 12 miles towards Warrenton and take the exit for Route 643/Meetze Road. Turn Left onto Meetze Road and go 1 mile. Turn Left onto Old Auburn Road and go .6 mile to farm on Left.
From Fredericksburg, Culpeper and points south (via Route 29N):
Take Route 29N towards Warrenton. Take the exit for Route 643/Meetze Road. Turn Right onto Meetze Road and go .9 mile. Turn Left onto Old Auburn Road and go .6 mile to farm on Left.
From Leesburg, Middleburg and points North (via Route 15S):
Take Route 15S towards Warrenton. Follow signs for Route 15/29 South to Warrenton/Culpeper/Fredericksburg. Follow Route 15/29S towards Warrenton for approximately 9 miles. Take the exit for Route 643/Meetze Road. Turn Left onto Meetze Road and go 1 mile. Turn Left onto Old Auburn Road and go .6 mile to farm on Left.
From Marshall, Winchester and points west (via Route 66E):
Take Route 66E towards Washington to Route 17S (exit 28 in Marshall) towards Warrenton/Fredericksburg. Follow 17S for approximately 11 miles towards Warrenton and take the exit for Route 643/Meetze Road. Turn Left onto Meetze Road and go 1 mile. Turn Left onto Old Auburn Road and go .6 mile to farm on Left.
Moriah Farm Horse Show Fees
Entry fees: (entries may be done online)
$15 per Hunter, and Equitation Class
$20 per Jumper and Add-back Class
Weekend hunter show day-before schooling tickets:
$25 per ticket to be reimbursed to all entries showing one division at the show the next day;schooling on the day of show is free.
EMT/Office fee: $20 for all entries.
Stall fee: $55 per show
Limited stalls available.Must call for reservations, prepayment required.
Billing fee: $25 per show
Any entries left unpaid will be billed.
Returned check fee: $50
Show and Year-End Awards
Ribbons awarded through sixth place in all classes, Champion and Reserve Champion for all divisions. Prizes awarded to all Champion. Points in all classes to be scored as follows:First: 10, Second: 6, Third: 4, Fourth: 2, Fifth: 1, Sixth: ½, Champion 10, and ReserveChampion 6.
Add-back prize money will be calculated from 50% of entry fees to be divided as follows: First: 30%, Second: 20%, Third: 15%, Fourth: 13%, Fifth: 12%, and Sixth: 10%.
Must be present or have a representative to receive High Point Awards
High Point Series Awards for all divisions. To be eligible, you must show at 50% of Moriah Farm Horse Shows offering said division.
Hunter Divisions awards presented at last hunter show.
Jumper Divisions awards presented at last jumper show.
High Point Trainer Award presented by Partridge Run LLC
(Bill & Marjorie Yeager)
$1500 worth of jump equipment (retail value).
New this year!
High Point Year End Team Award
$500 High Point Pony Award Perpetual “From Afar” Trophy
$300 to high point and $200 to reserve
Hunter Show Schedule
8:00AM Start (open schooling until 7:30AM)
(Short Stirrup Schooling 7:35 until 7:45)
1-Short Stirrup Warm-Up Limit 1 Trip before Hunter Trips
Short Stirrup HunterVHSA Associate
2-Short Stirrup Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
3-Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 18”
4-Short Stirrup Hunter Over Fences 18”
Short Stirrup EquitationBHSA
5-Short Stirrup Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter
6-Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 18”
7-Short Stirrup Equitation Over Fences 18”
Leadline
8-Leadline Judged 100% on Rider
9-Leadline Judged 100% on Horse or Pony
10-Leadline Judged 50% on Rider 50% on Horse or Pony BHSA
Pre Short Stirrup BHSA
11-Pre Short Stirrup Walk
12-Pre Short Stirrup Walk, Trot
13-Pre Short Stirrup Walk, Trot, Jumping Position
Hunter Pleasure PonyBHSAVHSA Associate
14-Pony Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot
15-Pony Hunter Pleasure Go As You Please
16-Pony Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter
Junior Hunter Pleasure BHSA & SCHSA &VHSA Associate
17-Junior Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot
18-Junior Hunter Pleasure Go As You Please
19-Junior Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter
Adult Hunter Pleasure BHSA &SCHSA &VHSA Associate
20-Adult Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot
21-Adult Hunter Pleasure Go As You Please
22-Adult Hunter Pleasure Walk, Trot, Canter
23-Add Back Warm Open All Day Limit 1 Trip
Student Equitation 2’no oxers BHSA
24-Student Equitation Over Fences 2’
25-Student Equitation Over Fences 2’
26-Student Equitation Walk, Trot, Canter
Hopeful Hunter 2’ or 2’6”no oxers
27-Hopeful Hunter Over Fences 2’
28-Hopeful Hunter Over Fences 2’
29-Hopeful Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Not Before 12pm
Moriah Farm Children’s/ Adult Amateur Equitation
30-Associate Children’s/ Adult Amateur Equitation Over Fences 2’6”, 3’
BHSA & VHSA Associate
Children’s Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
31-Children’s Hunter Over Fences 2’6”, 3’
32-Children’s Hunter Over Fences 2’6”, 3’
33-Children’s Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Adult Amateur Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
34-Adult Amateur Hunter Over Fences 2’6”, 3’
35-Adult Amateur Hunter Over Fences 2’6”, 3’
36-Adult Amateur Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Green Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
37-Green Hunter Over Fences 2’6”
38-Green Hunter Over Fences 2’6”
39-Green Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Working Hunter BHSA & VHSA Associate
40-Working Hunter Over Fences 3’-3’6”
41-Working Hunter Over Fences 3’-3’6”
42-Working Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Not Before 2pm
Pony Schooling Break Time Permitting
Entered Ponies Only (5-10min)
VHSA Associate/ Moriah Farm Pony Equitation SCHSA (BHSA sanctioned)
43-Associate Pony Equitation Over Fences Small 2’, Medium 2’3”, Large 2’6”
Green Pony Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
44-Green Pony Hunter Over Fences Small 2’, Medium 2’3”, Large 2’6”
45-Green Pony Hunter Over Fences Small 2’, Medium 2’3”, Large 2’6”
46-Green Pony Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Small / Medium Pony Hunter Smalls go first. BHSA and VHSA Associate
47-Small/ Medium Pony Hunter Over Fences Small 2’, Medium 2’3”
48-Small/ Medium Pony Hunter Over Fences Small 2’, Medium 2’3”
49-Small/ Medium Pony Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Large Pony HunterBHSAVHSA Associate
50-Large Pony Hunter Over Fences 2’6”-2’9”
51-Large Pony Hunter Over Fences 2’6”-2’9”
52-Large Pony Hunter Walk, Trot, Canter
Hunter Division and Class Specifications
Leadline (BHSA only #10)
Open to children 7 years and younger as of December 1 of the current show year. If more than one class is offered, only the class which is judged 50
% Equitation and 50% suitability will count for BHSA points. Riders not allowed to cross enter into any classes where they would be asked to trot.
Points go to the rider.
Pre Short Stirrup Equitation (BHSA)
Open to riders 10 years and under as of December 1 of the current show year. Riders may be asked to walk, trot, and perform simple Equitation tasks. Riders not allowed to cross enter into classes where they would be asked to canter or jump.
Short Stirrup Hunter VHSA Associate
Open to riders 12 years and under. Short Stirrup riders, ponies and horses may not cross-enter into any other VHSA Associate division with the exception of Pleasure Pony or Horse. Fence height: 18”
Short Stirrup Equitation (BHSA)
Open to riders 12 years and under as of December 1 of the current show year. Jumps may not exceed 18”. Riders not allowed to cross enter into classes where they would jump over 18”. Courses may be trotted
Hunter Pleasure Pony BHSA & VHSA Associate
Open to ponies ridden by Juniors shown with hunter tack. To be judged on manners, suitability, soundness and way of going
Junior Hunter PleasureBHSA VHSA Associate
Open to all horses ridden by juniors. May be combined with the Pony Hunter Pleasure and/or Adult Hunter Pleasure divisions. To be judged on manners, suitability, soundness and way of going.
Adult Hunter PleasureBHSA &VHSA Associate
Open to all horses ridden by adults. May be combined with the Pony Hunter Pleasure and/or Junior Hunter Pleasure divisions. To be judged on manners, suitability, soundness and way of going.
Student Equitation BHSA
Open to riders in their first or second year of showing over fences at 2’ or higher as of December 1 of the current show year. Jumps to be a minimum of 2’. Riders competing in the Student Equitation Division are limited to two years only, whether they compete over fences or not. To be judged as an equitation division. Points go to the rider. Courses may be trotted
Hopeful Hunter
Open to all riders on horses or ponies. Ponies shown by an adult may not be shown by a Junior at the same show. Fence height:2’ or 2’6”.No oxers
Hunter Division and Class Specifications
Moriah Farm Children’s/ Adult Amateur Equitation BHSA & VHSA Associate
Open to juniors and adult amateurson horses. Jump height to be a minimum of 2’6”and not to exceed 3’. The judge will select at least ¼ of the class to show at the walk, trot, and canter, and to perform additional tests at the judge’s discretion
Children’s Hunter BHSA VHSA Associate
Open to junior riders mounted on horses. May be combined with Adult Amateur Hunter division. Fence height: Minimum of2’6”
Adult Amateur Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
Open to amateur riders no longer eligible to show as juniors. May be combined with the Children’s Hunter division. Fence height: Min of2’6”
Green Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
Open to horses in their first or second year of showing over fences at 2’6” or higher as of December1 of the current show yearincluding Pleasure and Equitation classes over fences.
Working Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
Open to horses and to ponies not entered in pony divisions.
Fence height: 3’-3’6”
Moriah Farm Pony Equitation BHSA & VHSA Associate
Open to junior riders mounted on ponies. SmallPonies to jump a minimum of 2’, Medium Ponies to jump a minimum2’3” and Large Ponies to jump a minimum of 2’6”. The judge will select at least ¼ of the class to show at the walk, trot, and canter, and to perform additional tests at the judge’s discretion
Green Pony Hunter BHSA VHSA Associate
Open to ponies in their first year of showing over fences at regulation heightsas of December 1 of the current show yearincluding Equitation and Pleasure classes over fences. To be ridden by juniors.Jump heights tobe a minimum of 2’for Small Ponies, a minimum of 2’3”for Medium Ponies, and a minimum of 2’6” forLarge Ponies
Small / Medium Pony Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
Open to juniors mounted on ponies. May be combined with the Large pony hunter. Fence height: small 2’, medium 2’3
Large Pony Hunter BHSAVHSA Associate
Open to juniors on ponies. May be combined with the Small/Med Pony Hunters. Fence height:2’6”
Moriah Farm Horse Show Rules and Regulations
1-Every class offered is governed by the current rules and specifications of the VHSA, BHSA, SCHSA and DCHSA
2- All riders must wear ASTM/SEI approved helmets while mounted.
3-No Dogs Allowed!
4-An Entry Form must be carefully read and signed by each rider/exhibitor (and his or her parent or legal guardian if under the age of 18) and other related Participants prior to participating in any activity or riding on Eastwood Farm and in a Moriah Farm Horse Shows’ Show. Signing of the Entry Form also constitutes execution of and agreement with the Release and Media Release on the reverse side of the entry form or on its separate Page 2 if it’s reverse side is blank.
5-Moriah Farm Horse Shows must see a current negative coggins on all horses on the show grounds.
6-Show Management reserves the right to refuse entries before or during the show without liability or compensation.
7-Show Management will not tolerate hostile or unsportsmanlike behavior.
8-Show Management’s and Judge’s decisions are final.
9-Eastwood Farm is a private property open to the public for events. Anyone may be asked to leave, at anytime, for any reason. All such requests will be enforced by Moriah Farm Horse Shows.
10-Moriah Farm Horse Shows, its members, managers, employees, agents, sponsors and affiliates are not responsible for damaged vehicles or other property and/or any lost or damaged items in vehicles or on the show grounds.
11-All riders/exhibitors (including parents and legal guardians if under the age of 18), owners, trainers, their agents and other related Participants will be held responsible for any damage to theShow grounds and/or Moriah Farm Horse Shows’ or its affiliates’ property.
12-All classes can be moved, canceled, split or combined at the option of Show Management.
13-Dotted line rule may be in effect, check all posted courses.
14-If any divisions or classes are combined, prize money will not be doubled.
15-Anyone disqualified maybe foundineligible for ribbons, prizes or prize money.
Moriah Farm Jumper Schedule8:30AM Start
(Hacking and limited Jumping Schooling until 8AM)
Puddle Jumpers 18”-2’
101-Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 1
102-Puddle JumperTable II, Sec. 2 (b)
103-Puddle Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Novice Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers 2’3”-2’6”
BHSA & VHSA Associate ----- Run concurrently with Novice
104-Novice Children’s/Adult AmateurTable II, Sec. 1
105-Novice Children’s/Adult AmateurTable II, Sec. 2 (b)
106-Novice Children’s/Adult Amateur Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Novice Jumpers 2’3”-2’6”BHSA & VHSA Associate
Run concurrently with Novice Child/Adult
107-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1
108-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
109-Novice Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Thoroughbred Jumpers (run concurrently with Low Jumpers)
110-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1
111-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
112-Low Jumpers Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Low Jumpers 2’6”-3’BHSAVHSA Associate
113-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1
114-Low Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
114-Low Jumpers Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers 2’6”-3’3”
BHSA & VHSA Associate
115-Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1
116-Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
117-Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Schooling Jumpers 3’-3’6”BHSA VHSA Associate
118-Schooling Jumpers Table II, Sec. 1
119-Schooling Jumpers Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
120-Schooling Jumpers Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
Modified Jumpers 3’6”-4’BHSA & VHSA Associate
121-Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 1
122-Modified Jumper Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
123- Modified Jumper Add-Back Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
45 Second rule will be in effect all day
Jumper Division and Class Specifications
Puddle Jumper
Open to all riders and horses or ponies. Fence Height: 18”-2’
Novice Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumper VHSA Associate
Open to children and adult amateurs in their first or second year of showing in the jumpers at 2’6” or higher as of December first of the current year. Riders may only cross enter into Novice Jumpers if eligible, and Low Jumpers and any other classes under 3ft. Fence Height: 2’3”-2’6” with spreads no less than 2’3” and no greater than 2’6”
Novice Jumper VHSA Associate
Open to horses or ponies in their 1st or 2nd year of showing in jumper classes at 2’6” or higher as of December first of the current year.. Horses or ponies may only cross enter into Novice Children’s/Adult Jumpers, if eligible, and Low Jumpers. Fence Height: 2’3”-2’6”, with spreads no less than 2’3” and no greater than 2’6”
Thoroughbred Jumper VHSA Associate
Limited to horses that are registered with or can be registered with the Jockey Club. Fence height 2’6”-3’ Run concurrently with Low Jumpers
Low Jumper VHSA Associate
Open to horses and ponies. No restrictions on riders (Exceptions:” See Novice Jumper and Novice Child/Adult Jumper) Fence Height: 2’6”-3’ with spreads no less than 2’6”and no greater than fence height.
Children’s/Adult Amateur Jumpers VHSA Associate
Open to horses or ponies ridden by junior & adult amateur riders. No cross entering with the Novice Child/Adult Jumper. Fence Height: 2’6”-3’3” with spreads no less than 2’6” and no greater then the height of the fence.
Schooling Jumper VHSA Associate
Open to horses and ponies. No restrictions on riders. Fence Height: 3’-3’6” with spreads no less than 3’ and no greater than the height of the fence.
Modified Jumper VHSA Associate
Open to horse and ponies. No restrictions on riders. Fence Height: 3’6”-4’ with spreads no less than 3’6” (except in combinations where they must be 3’), and no greater than the height of the fence.
Table II, Sec. 1
The first round is decided by adding together the faults incurred over the course and any penalties for exceeding the Time Allowed. Horses with clean rounds or equal faults will be classified according to their time taken to complete the course.
Table II, Sec. 2 (b)
The first round and jump off if any, are decided by adding together the faults incurred over the course and any penalties for exceeding the Time Allowed. If the competitor has gone clean in the first round, the competitor will, without leaving the ring, upon an audible signal, commence the designated jump off course. Anyone leaving the ring before the jump-off will be considered to have retired.
Table II, Sec. 2 (c)
The first round and jump off if any, are decided by adding together the faults incurred over the course and any penalties for exceeding the Time Allowed if any. If a competitor has gone clean in the first round, they will, upon crossing the finish line, commence the designated jump off course. Time starts as the horse crosses the finish line for the initial course. Ties will be broken by time in the first round.