**Due to ongoing website issues**
Please reference the following folder on Google Drive for show flyers and entry forms
Improvements and maintenance to Green Hill Park are funded through memberships and events, please consider becoming a member! See the website, www.ghpec.org to join!
Please make sure that your volunteer hours are completed on or before November 30th to count towards 2022 awards! Members are responsible for entering hours in the Volunteer Hours database before 12/31/2022
Thank you!
Our Mission:
The mission of the Blue Ridge Horse Force is to promote grassroots showmanship and sportsmanship by uniting local open horse shows.Show Sanctioning:
To increase opportunities for those in Southwest Virginia to show their horses in the sport they love, our organization sanctions approximately 45 shows per year. Members work toward year end awards using a point system.Who Benefits:
BRHF shows are held by organizations ranging from 4-H groups to civic leagues to training stables to charitable organizations. All are able to raise more funds for their group through increased BRHF member participation. Exhibitors can compete at any of these shows knowing that there will be uniformity in class descriptions and offerings.Point System:
Points are awarded according to placings at sanctioned shows as follows:1st ~ 6 points
2nd ~ 5 points
3rd ~ 4 points
4th ~ 3 points
5th ~ 2 points
6th~1 point
Year-End Awards are given in 42 different divisions!
Jerry Zwart Memorial Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship
In November of 2001, the horse community lost a dear friend and a wonderful person. Jerry Zwart was a member of the Blue Ridge Horse Force, a board member for the Roanoke Valley Horseman’s Association, 4-H Volunteer Leader, father of Cassandra and Zachary Zwart and husband of Sherry Zwart.
Those of us who were lucky enough to know Jerry, know what a very special person he was. Jerry and his Bukrage won the year end award in Driving every year he competed. They also showed in Pleasure and Trail Classes. Jerry was always the one with a smile and kind word for everyone.
While we have lost Jerry, we want to keep his memory and legacy alive. We, therefore, are offering this award to encourage others to strive to emulate Jerry and all that he stood for.
Please make your nomination for the Jerry Zwart Memorial Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship with Jerry in mind.
To nominate a deserving member of BRHF for this award, please send your nominations to lesliep@vt.edu, .