For the most current information on the 2026 Regional Championship Show, including online entry form, exhibitor dinner RSVP, and progressive aisle party details, please visit www.Region15and16Championship.com.
Join us in Lexington: June 30-July 4, 2026!
Virginia Horse Center
Lexington, VA
The Region 16 Championship Horse Show will return to the beautiful Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, from June 30-July 4, 2026!
We are excited to continue our collaboration with Region 15 to hold co-located Regional Championship Shows.
The Firecracker Classic qualifying pre-show will be held on June 29, 2026.
Read more about this change that started in 2022 in the Director’s Message here.
2024 Show Info
2024 Show Results (Firecracker Classic Pre-Show, Region 15 and Region 16 Championships combined)
Congratulations to our youth and amateur adults riders who participated in the High Score program. Our 2024 winners are:
YOUTH, Sponsored by Jelich Farms, LLC
Region 15 CH: El Vic Dor, Adalynn Puckett; RES: LC Bruno Mars, Kaitlyn Rose Grant
Region 16 CH: Top Gun GP, Jackson Thompson; RES: LC Bruno Mars, Kaitlyn Rose Grant
ADULT AMATEUR, Sponsored by Quarry Hill Farm
Region 15 CH: RSD Valedictorian++++//, Caitlyn Saranchak; RES: Unforgetttable, Jennifer Roberts
Region 16 CH: Misskhangeniality, Colby Hernandez; RES: GF Bravado, Jennifer Bensen
Special thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their additional product donations for each of the winners!
2023 Show Info
2023 Region 15 and 16 Championship Show Prize List (as of 4/19/23)
Congratulations to our youth and amateur adults riders who participated in the High Score program. Our 2023 winners are:
Region 15
Youth CH: Fames Afire AC, Allie Baird; RES: Top Gun GP, Jackson Thompson
Adult Amateur CH: Buc Naked+, Janet Leli; RES: TR Dealin for Roses, Corky Fairchild
Region 16
Youth CH: Fames Afire AC, Allie Baird; RES: SVR Sweet Baby james, Brianna Jean Grant
Adult Amateur: CH: Koweta Justa Flame, Donia Schlosser; RES: TR Dealin for Roses, Corky Fairchild
Big thank you to Bob Bennett Training, LLC at Three Oaks Arabians for sponsoring the Youth awards and Quarry Hill Farm for sponsoring the Adult Amateur prizes!
More show updates coming but in the meantime, check out pictures from Jon McCarthy Photography and results posted to Ringside Productions.
2023 Judges
Firecracker Classic Pre-Show – Main Ring …………………Jack Birkheimer
Firecracker Classic Pre-Show – Sport Horse ….Melissa Hawkins-Castillo
Region 15 Main Ring ………………………………………… Mike Damianos (A)
Region 15 Main Ring ……………………………………………..Priscilla Cluff (B)
Region 15 Main Ring ………………………………………….Nathan Salamy (C)
Region 15 Sport Horse Dressage Type & Dressage ……..Lisa El-Ramey
Region 15 SH Hunter & Hunter Over Fences ……………….Woody Dykers
Region 15 Western Dressage …………………………………Stephanie Soule
Region 15 Working Western …………………………………….Jack Birkheimer
Region 16 Main Ring ……………………………………………Susan Witte (A)
Region 16 Main Ring …………………………………………Chelsea Harper (B)
Region 16 Main Ring & Working Western ………………….Steve Duell (C)
Region 16 Dressage …………………………………………………..Anne Cizadlo
Region 16 Western Dressage ………………………………….Janice Mumford
Region 16 Sport Horse Dressage Type ………………………..Charlie Musco
Region 16 Sport Horse Hunter & Hunter Over Fences ….Laura Norment
2022 Show Info
2021 Show Info
2021 High Point Awards:
Congratulations to our 2021 High Point award winners!
Youth: Super J Tiara, Grace Bos
Gelding: Deacon Blues, Heather and Megan Tracey
Sport Horse In Hand: Dancing for Khash GTH, Carol Ranke
Dressage: ALF Freesia, Sarah Newton
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Jody LaSalle, Hampden Veterinary Clinic, The Paddock Inc., and Baldwin Stables!
2021 Show Results:
Thursday AM; Afternoon; Evening
Friday AM; SHIH; Afternoon; Evening
Saturday AM; SHIH; Afternoon; Evening
Region 16 AHA 
