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Schooling Show Series

​We look forward to welcoming you to VADA Charlottesville's Chapter 2026 Schooling Show Series!

 

Join us for a fun, relaxed atmosphere open to all skill levels, experience, and disciplines. Whether your goal is to improve your positional awareness, advance your riding skills, a fun day out —the schooling series offers something for everyone!

 

Enjoy in activities like the “Class Raffle” (with a chance to win a free class entry), “Name Your Score” (where riders guess their score and the closest wins), overall High and Low Score awards, and special recognitions at the show finale.  â€‹

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Free hot dogs, chips and other goodies to all competitors!

26 July 2026

Toad Hollow Farm

4333 Cannon Brook Way, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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Entries Opening Date: 5 July 2026

              Closing Date: 19 July 2026

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​Judge:  Michelle Anderson

Show Managers:  Nancy Lowey, nlowey@rocketmail.com and Nancy Doody, ndoody15@gmail.com

Show Secretary: Bettina Longaker, 540-222-5850, entries@scriptsrides.com

13 September Finale

Grayson Farm Stables

6507 Scottsville Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590 

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Entries Opening Date: 24 August 2026

              Closing Date: 6 September 2026

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​Judge:  Nicky Vogel (R)

Show Managers:  Erin Fitzwater, cgent76@gmail.com,

Nancy Doody, ndoody15@gmail.com and Nancy Lowey, lowey@rocketmail.com

Show Secretary: Bettina Longaker, 540-222-5850 entries@scriptsrides.com

31 May 2026 

Cedar Creek Stables

2435 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, Virginia 24401

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Entries Opening Date: 10 May 2026 

              Closing Date:  24 May 2026​J

 

Judge: To Be Announced

Ring Judge: Anna White

Show Managers:  Sabine Desper, skdoasisfarm@aol.com and Erin Fitzwater, cgent76@gmail.com

Show Secretary: Bettina Longaker, 540-222-5850, entries@scriptsrides.com

Classes:

  • USDF Introductory Level (Test A, B, C)

  • USEF Training, First, Second, Third, and Fourth (all tests)

  • FEI Levels (usually as a Test of Choice class)

  • USDF Musical Freestyles Training through Fourth Level (Test of Choice class)

  • FEI Musical Freestyles (Test of Choice class)

  • USDF Pas de Deux (Test of Choice class)

  • USEA Eventing Dressage (Test of Choice class_

  • Para-Equestrian (Test of Choice class)

  • USEF Western Dressage (Test of Choice class)

Show Fees:

​Office Fee (Bridle #) - $10 (Mandatory and non-refundable) 

VADA CH Member Test Fee - $40    

Non-Member Test Fee - $45 

Combined Test -$60

Juniors, Pony Club/4-H (up to 18 years old) -$35 per test

Extra jump rounds at your level -$10 (Cedar Creek Show -31 May)

​Non-Compete Entry-$50 

Late Fee -$25

 

Refunds

Refunds will be given in full for scratches prior to the Closing Date. NO refunds will be given for any reason after the closing date. The office fee associated with entry is non-refundable.

Please pre-enter at horseshowoffice.com
Please pre-enter at horseshowoffice.com

USEF SAFE SPORT TRAINING REQUIREMENT: All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found at www.usef.org.

General Information/Rules

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Entries:

  • Current 2025 Entry Forms Required with current Federation Agreement and USEF waiver. Please include a valid, LEGIBLE e-mail address. All correspondence will be through e-mail.

  • Complete entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. SHOW MAY FILL PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE. Entries received after show is full will be placed on a waiting list. ONLINE Entries ONLY. Payment by Cash, Check or Credit Card only.

  • Entries accepted ONLY with entry form and full payment. Entry form must be signed in ALL THREE signature blocks in accordance with USEF rules. Electronic signatures accepted.

  • ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY BY THE CLOSING DATE. LATE FEE OF $25.00 WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ANY ENTRY RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE.

  • ​NO MAILED ENTRIES OR PAPERWORK. All documents MUST be uploaded via your Horse Show Office (HSO) link, or email (entries@scriptsrides.com). The only paperwork needed is signature page, USEF Waiver, DSHB Handlers form, current Coggins test, current Flu/Rhino vaccine record. Music for Musical Freestyles are bought to the show by rider and arranges instrument (Car/boon box).

  • Negative Coggins valid through the last day of the show is required for entry to show grounds for all horses. Entries without a current Coggins (valid through show date) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A photocopy is acceptable provided the date, results, horse name, and vet signature are legible.

  • Horses entering the show grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within 6 months prior to entering the show grounds. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the grounds upon request by Competition Management (GR845).

  • Riders/Handlers MUST provide emergency contact information on their entry form. Management (GR845).

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​Ribbons and Prizes

  • Classes will be pinned to Sixth place.

  • A prize will be awarded for First place.

  • A high score ribbon will be awarded at each show to the highest scoring ride of the day (excludes Intro Level and Freestyles) and Low Score (Combined).

  • Overall Championship (Finale)- average of 3 shows (awards at the 3rd show).

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General Information on the Showgrounds

  • Approved protective headgear must be worn whenever mounted

  • All horses on the show grounds must have a bridle number and must wear their bridle number when under saddle. 

  • Any horse entering the show grounds for any purpose (including non-competes) during a show must have a valid, current negative Coggins test submitted to the show secretary with either the entry or presented on the day of the show.

  • NO DOGS: We love dogs but please leave them at home.

  • Ride Times: Ride times will be posted on horseshowoffice.com.

  • No stalls available at facilities.

  • Cross-Country Schooling (May Show): Available: Please let us know at registration if you will be planning on schooling cross-country. Safety vest must be worn. After you finish competing, the cross-country field is open for schooling at no additional cost. (Note:  Need to create a sign-up sheet)​

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Virginia Dressage Association Charlottesville Chapter
a USDF Region 1 GMO
a 501c3 non-profit organization
a Group Member Organization (GMO) of the United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
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