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The 600-acre Virginia Horse Center boasts breathtaking views and pristine grounds, a 4,000-seat coliseum, eight barns to accommodate 1,200 horses, nineteen show rings, including two large indoor arenas, and internationally rated cross-country and combined carriage driving courses. The Virginia Horse Center also offers such amenities as two campgrounds, a restaurant and catering service with banquet facilities, a gift shop, and more.
Events attended by approximately 400,000 visitors annually take place at the Horse Center 285 days a year, both promoting the Commonwealth’s horse industry and acting as a catalyst for economic development in local, state and regional economies.
Location: Anderson Coliseum
Other items of interest: Campgrounds; Gift Shop; Restaurant/Catering; Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Center; Facility Map PDF
GENERAL RULES & INFORMATION
SECURITY: (540) 784-0156
EMT: (540) 464-2971
FIRE/RESCUE: 911
STABLE OFFICE: (540) 464-2966
MRS. ROWE’S CAFÉ & CATERING (540)-885-7693
1. No smoking in Coliseum or Barns. This is the law.
2. DRIVE CAREFULLY. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNS. Speed limits are strictly enforced. The use of motor vehicles in the camping area is restricted to regular roadways for entering and exiting only. Every motor vehicle operator must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Golf carts, powered scooters and mopeds are permitted if operated in a safe manner (this is a Virginia state law), but may not be used in the Coliseum or in the interior of any of the barns.
3. Dogs/Pets: All dogs/pets must have current inoculations for rabies as prescribed by state of residency. No loose dogs/pets are allowed anywhere on the premises. All dogs/pets that are not crated must be on a hand-held or tied leash. Loose dogs will incur a $100 fine. You must clean up after your dog/pet. Coliseum: Absolutely no dogs/pets allowed in the Coliseum unless they are crated. Absolutely no dogs/pets allowed in the Mezzanine (2nd floor of the Coliseum) under any circumstances. This is the law. Grounds/Parking Areas/Barns/East Complex: All dogs/pets must be on a hand-held or tied leash.
4. No trash or sharps in the manure pits. Sharps should be placed in red boxes in barns.
5. No lunging in posted rings. Wiley, Speed, and B Rings NEVER.
6. No overnight horses may be stabled in trailers or tied out.
7. Horses are absolutely not allowed to be ponied behind any moving vehicles.
8. Four-wheelers and ATV’s are not allowed on the VHC grounds. Non-powered scooters, bicycles, skateboards, inline skates, and heelers (skates in shoes) are not permitted in the Coliseum or the interior of any of the barns.
9. No vehicles allowed in the barns.
10. Campers must register at Stable Office.
11. Check-In time and Check-Out time subject to show date.
12. No gray water is to be dumped on the ground. Sewage arrangements are made through the stable office.
13. Campfires are not permitted.
14. Campers must keep their sites clean and dispose of refuse in the receptacles provided. All campers will be responsible for leaving the campsite as they found it. Any damage or repairs resulting from negligence shall be the responsibility of the camper.
15. All central service buildings and other facilities in the campground are for campers’ and exhibitors’ use only.
16. Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.
17. No tent, camper, RV or camping equipment shall be left unattended longer than 24 hours without written permission from campground management.
18. Any loss, theft, accident or disturbance should be reported to the Virginia Horse Center Security. Lost and Found is located in the Security Office.
19. Virginia Horse Center management reserves the right to remove from the premises any camper or visitor who is in violation of these rules and regulations.
20. The Virginia Horse Center shall be held harmless against all claims, costs, losses or liability of every nature and kind asserted against or incurred by camper arising or resulting in any respect from camper’s occupancy and use of premises, and/or visitor and visitor’s use of premises.
DIRECTIONS:
The Virginia Horse Center is located at 487 Maury River Road, on the northwest side of Lexington, Virginia.
From the North: I-81 South to Exit 191. Proceed on I-64 West 1/2 mile to Exit 55. Turn right on Route 11 North, and immediately left on Route 39 West. The Virginia Horse Center is one mile ahead on the left.
From the South: I-81 North to Exit 191. Proceed on I-64 West 1/2 mile to Exit 55. Turn right on Route 11 North, and immediately left on Route 39 West. The Virginia Horse Center is one mile ahead on the left.
From the East: I-64 West to I-81 South. I-81 South to Exit 191. Proceed on I-64 West 1/2 mile to Exit 55. Turn right on Route 11 North, and immediately left on Route 39 West. The Virginia Horse Center is one mile ahead on the left.
From the West: I-64 East to Exit 55. Turn left on Route 11 North, and proceed 1/4 mile to stoplight. Turn left on Route 39 West. The Virginia Horse Center is one mile ahead on the left.
