Breakout Show Bill, Banquet updates

The newsletter of the Virginia Quarter Horse Association

Spring Breakout Update
April 16 to 20

Read the show bill here. It includes a new division for Virginia residents: Show to three judges. High point Va Resident wins show saddle donated by Crown Royal Farm LLC. Circuit awards for each class. Classes are non-pro and all breed: Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail, Ranch Riding.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels.

Gold Sponsors ($5,000+) - Includes Name and logo in individual Facebook post on the Virginia Maiden Page and Spring Breakout Page, Logo and Name on Spring Breakout website, Name and Large Logo on Sponsor Banner at the show, Name and/or logo on yard sign, Announcements throughout the show, assistance with awards presentation (if desired), Priority Stalling in Barn 5 or 6 (or other agreed location), One late fee waived if you have a late futurity entry, Sponsor Gear and Gifts, Free Vendor Space. Name/Logo to be listed on the Pattern Book and show wrap ups.

Silver Sponsors ($1,000-$4,999) - Includes Name and logo in individual Facebook post on the Virginia Maiden page and Spring Breakout Page, Logo and Name on Spring Breakout website, Name and Logo on Sponsor Banner at the show, Name and/or logo on yard sign, Announcements at the show, sponsor gear and gifts, priority stalling in Barn 7 or 1 (or other agreed location), One Late Fee waived, Free Vendor Space. Name/Logo to be listed on the Pattern Book and show wrap ups.

Bronze Sponsors ($200-$999) - Name listed in Facebook post on the Virginia Maiden page and Spring Breakout Page, Name listed on Spring Breakout website, Name listed on sponsor banner at the show, Name and/or logo on yard sign, Announcements during the show, sponsor gear.

Spring Breakout All Around/High Point ($150) - Name and logo listed on display with the award in the show office, Periodic announcements at the show, Name listed on Spring Breakout website, Name/Logo to be listed on the Pattern Book and show wrap ups.

Spring Breakout Class Sponsor ($30-$100) - Class sponsorships are available for $30/class or 4 classes for $100. Your name will be announced during the class at the show. Listed on the Pattern book and show wrap ups.

Spring Breakout Buckle Sponsor ($100) - $100 per buckle. Your name will be announced during the class at the show. Listed on the Pattern book and show wrap ups.

Fill out the sponsorship form online.

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Stall reservation and other information will also be available online. Reserve your stalls on or after January 19 here.

Update: 2024 VQHA clinic
March 9 at Doswell. Cindy Young will be the clinician for the all around clinic, focusing on showmanship and horsemanship/equitation. The ranch clinic will feature Andrey Ferrier, emphasizing ranch and ranch trail.
Be on the lookout for a Facebook page. Or reserve your slot by contacting Tim Cohill at 804-389-8127 or TimCohill@yahoo.com. Spaces are limited and are $200.

Renew your AQHA membership by Jan 31: Save money

Save $5 on a 1-year AQHYA or AQHA membership (promo code AQHASAVE5)
Save $10 on a 3-year membership (promo code AQHASAVE10)
Save $100 on a lifetime AQHA membership (promo code AQHALIFE100)

Join or renew online today.

Showing in Level 1? Check your eligibility at https://myaqha.com/#/home.

Show season will be here before you know it. Check your VQHA membership card to determine if you need to renew your membership. Contact Cory Balsis at cjbalsis@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Make your reservations by January 24
for the VQHA Annual Banquet, Awards Presentations, Membership Meetings, Saturday Feb 3

Before the banquet
Amateur, Youth, and General membership meetings
Election of Officers (New rule: members can nominate officers from the floor.)
See the schedule here.

VQHA County Fair Awards Banquet
Blue Jeans and Country Dreams
Follow the links for detailed information about this fantastic event

Banquet alert: James River Bridge closure
If your route includes this bridge, you may need to plan an alternate route. This article explains the closure schedule.

VQHA events, meetings shows
Check out the upcoming calendar of VQHA activities, including amateur and youth meetings, on the website.

VQHA Horseback riding program
The VQHA Horseback Riding Program rewards members of the Virginia Quarter Horse Association, Virginia Amateur Quarter Horse Association, and Virginia Quarter Horse Youth Association. You earn awards for the hours you ride or ground exercise your American Quarter Horse or other breed horse. Read the 22024 updates and fill out the application form here.