Wednesday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 Warrenton Horse Show
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Welcome to the 2026 Warrenton Horse Show *
MAY UPDATE: Preparations for this year’s show are in high-gear now and we can hardly wait for September. Lighting improvements are complete and renovation of the main ring and warm-up ring are well underway. And the show schedule! There are so many exciting additions to the schedule, and much more prize money to be awarded. There is something fun on the schedule for horses and riders of all ages and levels.
The 2026 WHS features a celebration of Thoroughbreds including the $7,500 William E. ‘Bill’ Graves Memorial Thoroughbred Derby at 3’ AND a $7,500 Challenge Bonus opportunity for those who also score points in the Upperville TB Hunter Derby. There’s also prize money in the TAKE2 TB Hunter Division this year and increased award pots for both WHS Derbies on Friday. Read about all what’s new for 2026 here and get show schedule details here. You are not going to want to miss the 2026 Warrenton Horse Show!
We hope to see you in September!
THE WARRENTON HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION
p.s. The show is free and open to the public daily starting at 8am. General Parking is free EVERY DAY this year, courtesy of the Piedmont Equine Practice.
Started in 1899, The Warrenton Horse Show Association (WHSA) is the oldest continuously-operating corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 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 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.
As a volunteer-run show, we could not put on a great show for competitors, trainers, owners and the whole community without sponsors, donors, volunteers and vendors. We are so grateful for their support. Please consider Sponsorship as a way to sustain and be a key participant in this historic community event.
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.
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.