2026 Show Dates: Wednesday September 2 - Sunday September 6
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..
Although the WHS is USEF-rated and Heritage-designated, the WHSA is continuously challenged by the financial difficulties of being a one-ring, stand-alone show. Still, 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, particularly hunters, to compete at a top-notch facility with a highly-respected staff…and for all the community to experience Warrenton’s ‘Labor Day Tradition’.
We look forward to seeing you at the 127th Warrenton Horse Show. The show is open to the public.
If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor please visit those pages for details.
Co-presidents Hilary Gerhardt and Snowden Clarke presenting 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. We can hardly wait until the 2026 Show, which will be September 2nd to 6th, based on the Labor Day calendar. We have exciting plans in the works including improvements to the show format, expanded partnership and sponsorship opportunities, and continued facility enhancements (thanks to the new Warrenton Horse Show Foundation and its supporters).
Special thanks to all supporters of the show, especially our Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers. As a volunteer-run show, we could not make it happen without you.
See you in September!
Hilary and Snowden
A message from the
WHS Co-Presidents
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.