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Find similar grantsVirginia-Bred Program is sponsored by Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA). The VQHA Virginia-Bred Program is designed to bolster the Virginia horse breeding industry by showcasing the talents and accomplishments of horses born in the state. It offers prize money and promotion to exhibitors, breeders, and owners.
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Virginia Bred Program – Virginia Quarter Horse Association The 2026 Virginia Bred Program The goal of the Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA) Virginia-Bred Program is to contribute to the Virginia horse-breeding industry by: Showcasing the talents and accomplishments of horses born in Virginia Developing resources for horse breeders in Virginia Providing prize money and promotion to exhibitors, breeders, and owners.
History of The Virginia Bred Program How to Sponsor Virginia Bred In 2026, we will offer 2 different programs to support horses born in Virginia. Program 1: Virginia-bred all-breed classes at VQHA shows VQHA Virginia-Bred classes will be held at both the Virginia National Stock Horse Show (May May 15 – May 17) and the Jack O’Lantern Classic (dates to come) at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, VA.
These classes will be open to any stock-horse type horse born in Virginia, irrespective of the breed. Participants do not need to register a horse’s sire or dam. Stallion- or mare-owners may choose to nominate their horses to receive additional publicity, but Virginia-Bred classes are automatically open to any stockhorse type born in Virginia.
How to Enter Virginia Bred Classes Program 2: “Great Horses Born in Virginia” This program is supported through a grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board. It allows VQHA to collablrate with multiple horse show circuits throughout the Commonwealth to recognize great horses born in Virginia. Horses born in Virginia will be eligible for high-point awards offered by participating show circuits across the Commonwealth.
Each organization/club will use their existing criteria to identify high point horses. Horses that have been entered in this program will be eligible for special high-point awards based on these overall point earnings. Awards will be made to high-point amateur and reserve high-point amateur and high point and reserve high point youth.
How to participate in the “Great Horses Born in Virginia” Program.
“Great Horses Born in Virginia” Nomination Form Participating organizations are: Amelia County Equine Club Lucky Stars Open Horse Shows Mathews Horse and Pony Club Northern Neck Horse and Pony Club Virginia Dressage Association North East Chapter (NE-VADA) Virginia Quarter Horse Association Whippoorwill Farm Hunter Series Note regarding VQHA participation: This program is in addition to and does not replace the Virginia-bred classes offered at these shows.
Points accrued from Virginia-bred classes will not count for these awards. Only regular AQHA classes will be tabulated in the point earnings. Please see the VQHA Virginia-Bred Facebook page for updates.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Exhibitors must nominate their horses to participate in the awards program for year-end awards in all-breed classes. Horses born in Virginia are eligible for high-point awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows prize money and promotion (sponsorships range from $25 to $500+). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia-Bred Program is funded by Virginia Quarter Horse Association (VQHA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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