Central Virginia Paint Horse Club

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Welcome to our web site!

Our hope is that this site will provide helpful information and encourage you to visit often.  Please tell your friends and family about our club!

CVPHC represents show, performance, recreation and pleasure horses; breeders; trainers; novice, youth and amateur competitors; and recreation riders.  The Club's leadership are a group of dedicated volunteers who donate their time and energy to organize APHA sanctioned horse shows, open / all breed horse shows, and recreational trail rides.

Summer 2010 Activities

Saturday, September 18 - Equine Production Workshop - Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting an Equine Production Workshop slated for Saturday September 18, 2010 from 10am to 4pm in Halifax County, VA.  Some of the topics covered include:  horse reproduction tips, weed control in pastures and chemical carryover issues, forage management considerations, horse nutrition and body conditioning, horse hoof care, and horse training exercises.  For more information regarding this program and/or to RSVP by Sept. 10, 2010, please contact Grace A. Hite, Extension Agent at 434-476-2147.

Sunday, September 19 - Poker Run Trail Ride at Staunton River State Park, Scottsburg, VA

Registration begins at 10am.  Riders out 10:30am - 12 noon
Money prizes for at least top 3 card hands, plus door prizes, and food provided.  CVPHC shirts will be for sale as well.  Retrieve your 5 cards on horseback via the beautiful trails along the Dan and Staunton Rivers.  This state park is a wonderful treasure with trails meandering along the rolling terrain, over bridges, and through the woods.  Pre-registration preferred to help plan for food.  Limited primitive camping available.  Contact Kim at (757) 536-7888 to RSVP or for more information.

download Poker Run Trail Ride flyer

2010 Fall Color Classic Futurity / POR Scheduled for Lexington, October 8 - 10, 2010

Make plans now to join us for the Fall Color Classic Futurity and Paint-O-Rama scheduled for October 8-10, 2010 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Additional information is available on our Events Calendar page.

download Fall Color Classic Futurity stall reservation form

download Fall Color Classic Futurity POR showbill

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Western Pleasure Class, Spring Show 2009, Airfield 4H Center, Wakefield Virginia

Announcing a NEW incentive program for 2010.  CVPHC's Virginia Bred Program (VBP) will make it's debut this year!  The Virginia Horse Industry Board (VHIB) has graciously provided $3,000 in grant funds to CVPHC to manage a program that will recognize quality horse breeding in the Commonwealth.

All grant money will be distributed to winning exhibitors who participate in our VBP.  More information is available on the VBP page.

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On December 12, 2009 Jerry Slemp, AQHA Professional Horseman and trainer, was riding a quiet training horse when he had a terrible accident.  Somehow, the horse fell on Jerry.  They are not sure what happened and Jerry does not remember.

Read more about Jerry and our efforts to help raise funds with the Jerry Slemp Benefit Horse Show Series on our Jerry Slemp Benefit page.  We humbly thank you for your support!

Membership Info
Membership is open and available to all who share our passion for the American Paint Horse.  There are no residency or horse ownership requirements.  The success of our club depends on membership support and participation.  We need your thoughts, feedback, and involvement.  Consider becoming a member today. Membership rates are reasonable and all fees are used to support the club and coordinate shows, trail rides, year end award programs, and administration.  Visit our membership page for additional information.

Our Purpose

We value our members and will offer accessibility and encouragement to achieve shared goals and objectives. To be aware of the needs, challenges, and opportunities of this club and give assistance and direction to help it grow.  To make a positive impact on the equine industry in Virginia through sound financial policies and careful long rang planning.
More information can be found on our Purpose and Mission page.

Stay Informed

Read about upcoming activities and events.  Trail rides, APHA shows, open shows and much more is waiting for you in our latest edition of The Painted Gazette, CVPHC's quarterly newsletter.  If you have items you would like to see addressed, please send suggestions or submissions to be included in future newsletters to Harriet Simpson-Hines.

Open Show Program

Over 20 horse show associations from Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Pennsylvania have been approved for CVPHC's Open Show Program.  Take advantage of a new opportunity to earn points, recognition and awards by competing at local all-breed shows by participating in our NEW Open Show Program.  The purpose of the Open Show Awards Program is to recognize CVPHC members who compete in local open and 4-H horse shows with a registered American Paint Horse.  More information can be found here.

Winter and Spring Trail Rides

Saturday, February 20th 
CVPHC Winter Trail Ride
Beaverdam Park in Gloucester at 11am 
Contact Kim at (757) 536-7888
Cost:  Free for CVPHC members, $15 for non-members (includes club membership)
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Saturday, April 10th
CVPHC Spring Trail Ride
Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg
Option to overnight/primitive camp Friday and Saturday night.  Judged Trail Demonstration/Talk Saturday morning by member Pat Allard.  Several trail obstacles will be set up for riders to try out as they ride trails if they desire.  More details to follow. 
Contact Kim at (757) 536-7888

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Smooth Sail N Dude, Palmer's Paint Horses, Bedford VA

HURRY...Time is running out to prepare for the 2010 breeding season.  CVPHC's Stallion Service Auction (SSA) offers exceptional stallions for your consideration.

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Zips Dakota, Lost Acres Quarter Horses, Meherrin, VA

Resulting foals born in Virginia will also be eligible for our Virginia Bred Program (VBP) Futurities.  Special thanks to the Viginia Horse Industry Board for providing $3,000 in grant funds to be awarded to the winning competitors of VBP classes.  Make plans today before the stallion you want is sold! 

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Laa Heza Deluxe, DreamLands Farm ...we dream in color, Gloucester VA

You save 50% off listed stud fees!  All SSA funds are returned to the winning Breeders Futurity exhibitors.

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A Pleasure Sensation, Shallowbrook Farm, Shelby NC

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Zippos Goldn Mover, Triple J & A Quarter Horses and Paints, Louisa VA

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Gorgeousorkie, Grove Paint Horses, Lost City WV