A virtual festival of young horses on Wednesday includes WHS Breeding classes for both Thoroughbreds and Non-Thoroughbreds, the USHJA Zone 3 Breeding Championships (HOTY), and the Virginia Breeder’s Fund Yearling Futurity brought to you by the Virginia Thoroughbred Association.

The $7,500 William E. “Bill” Graves Memorial Thoroughbred Hunter Derby, will be a two-round hunter class at 3 feet and is open to Thoroughbred horses of all backgrounds. A Challenge Bonus of another $7,500 will also be awarded to competitors in the ‘first leg’, the TB Derby at the Upperville show. For more information about the TB Derby and Challenge, Bill Graves, and our generous sponsors Gainesway Sales Company and Muirfield Insurance, visit the TB Derby page.‍ ‍WAIT THERE’S MORE…..The popular TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter Division offers over $2,000 prize money in each class, courtesy of a generous sponsorship by The VanMeter Family of Kentucky. The TAKE2 Division includes two over fences classes at 3 feet and an under saddle class.

Both Derby’s on Friday will offer $2,500 in prize money!

New Divisions include WHS Young Hunter on Thursday for horses 7 and under with jump heights of 2’6” an 2’9”. On Saturday, there will be a new Short Stirrup Division with jumps at 18” and a Long Stirrup Division with jumps at 2’.

Based on popular demand there will be two Hilltoppers Under Saddle Classes this year, including a class for 12 and under and a class for Hilltoppers Over 12. Tally ho!

Be sure to thank the Piedmont Equine Practice for this freebie, every day of the show !

Take advantage of this sweet opportunity to look around and show your mount our lovely hedges and Grandstand before show time!