Announcements

2011 Year-End Awards Ceremony

4:00pm, Sunday, February 26, 2012

Brambleton Recreational Center NEW LOCATION

3738 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018

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2011 Points

Results from all shows have been entered and are considered final.

Nominations are needed for the Jerry Zwart Sportsmanship Award

The Jerry Zwart Sportmansship Award is awarded annually to the BRHF member who exhibits the highest level of sportmanship and integrity. This award was established in memory of the late Jerry Zwart. Please send nominations to Leslie Prillaman lesliep@vt.edu.

Changes for 2012

  • Gymkhana division split into separate Youth Gymkhana and Adult Gymkhana divisions.
  • Speed Barrels and Texas Barrels added to Gymkhana division.
  • Flag Race moved to Games division.
  • Intermediate Hunter Rider division: changed to consist of one w/t/c class, and two jumping courses.
  • Showmanship clarification: if showmanship is split on English/Hunter/Western disciplines, cross-entry between the split classes is NOT allowed.
  • Coached division: a rider may only win this division once.

Our Mission:

The mission of the Blue Ridge Horse Force is to promote grassroots showmanship and sportsmanship by uniting local open horse shows.

Show Sanctioning:

To increase opportunities for those in Southwest Virginia to show their horses in the sport they love, our organization sanctions approximately 25 shows per year. Members work toward year end awards using a point system.

Who Benefits:

BRHF shows are held by organizations ranging from 4-H groups to civic leagues to training stables to charitable organizations. All are able to raise more funds for their group through increased BRHF member participation. Exhibitors can compete at any of these shows knowing that there will be uniformity in class descriptions and offerings.

Point System:

Points are awarded according to placings at sanctioned shows as follows:

1st ~ 6 points

2nd ~ 5 points

3rd ~ 4 points

4th ~ 3 points

5th ~ 2 points

6th~1 point

Year-End Awards are given in 42 different divisions!