Calendar of Events
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This page will list events and activities scheduled for the show season and updates to pending events.
We’ll update this page frequently, so check back often to stay up to date.
2023 VPHC/APHA Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY 2023
February 24-26 ~ 2023 APHA Convention
Find all of the details: https://apha.com/events/convention/
MARCH 2023
March 30-April 2 ~ Martinganza ~ Williamston, NC ~ 4 APHA judges ~ find all of the event details online at https://martinganza.com/ ~ VPHC will hold a drawing for a free stall at the 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show for VPHC members who enter an APHA class at the Martinganza, stay tuned for more details!
APRIL 2023
April 28-30 ~ Spring Trail Ride at Paradise Valley Ranch ~ 3136 Paradise Rd, Alton, VA 24020 ~ (434)446-8202
Go to Facebook – Paradise Valley Ranch – to see more.
They have lots to offer and sounds like it will be a fun weekend.
• There are unlimited openings if you are willing to primitive camp.
• There are limited stalls and limited hook ups. Lots of room for temporary grazing fencing or panels
• Dogs are welcome
• Pond available for fishing
• Cook house with grill and covered area
• Firepits in several locations
• Bath house facilities available
• 3 cabins that can sleep up to 4
***Members are responsible for making their own reservations and sending your deposit.***
It is recommended you make your reservations ASAP if you want a stall or require hook-ups.
Another gentle reminder. Please be sure your VPHC membership is up to date for 2023!
For reservations and more information about any of the rides, please give Ann Walker a call (276) 634-7619, [email protected]
General Membership Meeting – TBD ~ Virtual (Zoom details will be provided)
MAY 2023
TRAIL RIDE ~ TBD ~ Occoneechee State Park
For reservations and more information about any of the rides, please give Ann Walker a call (276) 634-7619, [email protected]
JUNE 2023
APHA World Championship Show (Fort Worth, TX) –
For further information https://apha.com/worldshow/
JULY 2023
July 20-23 ~ SMQHA Suntan Circuit ~ Showplace Arena, Upper Marlboro, MD ~ find all of the event details online at http://www.smqha.org/suntan.html ~ VPHC will hold a drawing for a free stall at the 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show for VPHC members who enter an APHA class at the Suntan Circuit, stay tuned for more details!
AUGUST 2023
August 5-6 ~ Zone 7 Show (Logan Township, NJ) – August
www.zone7show.net
August 24-27 ~ APHA Eastern National Championship Show ~ Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
www.apha.com
SEPTEMBER 2023
Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show (Lexington, VA) – September 1-3
For stall reservations please contact Debbie MacDonald at (434) 532-6506 or [email protected]
Camping reservations are made directly through the Virginia Horse Center Stable Office at 540-464-2966 or [email protected]
More information: https://virginiapainthorseclub.org/virginia-color-classic-futurity-show/
APHA Halter Million (Fort Worth, TX)
OCTOBER 2023
October 1 – APHA Rule Change Proposal Deadline
Fall Trail Ride –
NOVEMBER 2023
VPHC Board of Directors Election – November