2026 Show Dates: Wednesday September 2 - Sunday September 6
Co-presidents Hilary Gerhardt and Snowden Clarke present the 2025 Parent Award to Laura Bartee. This photo and many others on this website are courtesy of official show photographer, Hannah Jones Photography
Congratulations to all involved in the 2025 Show. It was a thrilling, fun-filled five days full of spectacular horse and rider / handler teams. Special thanks to all competitors, trainers and supporters of the show. We can hardly wait until the 2026 Show, which will be September 2nd to 6th, based on the Labor Day calendar.
There are many exciting additions planned for this year’s show, including new divisions, a ‘Young Horse Festival’ day, and the inaugural $5,000 William E. ‘Bill’ Graves Memorial Thoroughbred Derby. A summary level schedule by day has been posted for your reference. Further improvements have been made to our showground facilities and more are on the drawing board for 2026. We have updated and expanded sponsorship opportunities and benefits for both Business and Individual sponsors and look forward to even more community involvement this year.
As a volunteer-run show, we could not put on a great show without our sponsors, donors, vendors and volunteers. Please check out other pages for more information on how to participate. See you in September!
All the Best,
Hilary and Snowden
A message from the WHS Co-Presidents
Started in 1899, The Warrenton Horse Show Association is the oldest continuously-operating corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The WHS Association (WHSA) is a volunteer-run, community-based organization that represents the interests of horse show enthusiasts, competitors, horse breeders and the community of Warrenton. The WHSA operates the historic showgrounds and conducts the annual Warrenton Horse Show (WHS).
The WHS is “C” rated by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the Virginia Horse Show Association, the Maryland Horse Shows Association, and US Hunter Jumper Association Regional II. The WHS also serves as a qualifier show for the Virginia Hunter Championships, the Washington International Horse Show, and NAL.
The WHSA aims to give all riders, handlers and horses the experience of a higher rated show in a relaxed, hospitable environment and at a lower cost. Its goal is to educate and encourage more exhibitors to explore the sport of horse showing and to compete at a top-notch facility with a highly-respected staff. It also aims to share the experience of Warrenton’s ‘Labor Day Tradition’ with the entire community.
We look forward to seeing you at the 127th Warrenton Horse Show. The show is open to the public daily.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor or volunteer please visit those pages for details or reach out to us. Thank you.
Contact
Mailing address:
PO Box 535
Warrenton, VA 20188
Physical address:
60 East Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: 540-347-9442
The Warrenton Horse Show is “C” rated by the USEF, Virginia Horse Shows Association, the Maryland Horse Shows Association and USHJA Regional II. The WHS also serves as a qualifier show for the Virginia Hunter Championships, WIHS and NAL.