News

Penny Chenery: The Woman Who Saved Meadow Stable
March 8, 2024
In honor of International Womens Day we celebrate Penny Chenery and her contributions to the horse racing industry both in the Commonwealth of Viriginia and to the sport as a whole. Exceptional Horsewomen like Penny have paved the way for the modern racing industry in Virginia! Originally posted on Americasbestracing.net.… …Read More »
BLUE RIDGE HUNT INVITES ALL ON MARCH 30 FOR POINT-TO-POINT RACES AND FAMILY FUN
March 8, 2024
The Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-point returns to Woodley Farm in Berryville, VA on Saturday, March 30th for its 75th running. For the first time, the event will feature NSA-sanctioned races! The two sanctioned races are sponsored by the VEA and will feature purses of $15,000.  Gates open at 10 AM… …Read More »
Aidan Turnage-Barney Wants Virginia to be for Lovers of Horse Racing
March 8, 2024
Originally posted on Harnessracingupdate.com on 3/8/2024, Written by Chris Lomon. Aidan Turnage-Barney always treasures the moment when he sees the smiles grow wider and wider. It is a scene he has witnessed, first-hand, dozens of times, and will no doubt view countless times in the future. While reactions are nearly… …Read More »
Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point Kicks off 2024 Racing Season in VA
March 6, 2024
The Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point (PTP) Race took place over the weekend, and it was an exciting event for equestrian enthusiasts and fans of steeplechase racing. The race took place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Boston, Virginia. The Rappahannock Hunt is one of the oldest Point-to-Point races in Virginia, dating… …Read More »
Secretariat Monument Groundbreaking Takes Place in Ashland on Feb. 7
February 8, 2024
Virginia horse racing fans got to celebrate a milestone event Wednesday February 7 as a ceremonial groundbreaking for the magnificent bronze Secretariat “Racing into History\' monument took place in Ashland on the outer edge of the Randolph Macon College campus. The ceremony took place under gorgeous sunny skies, and a… …Read More »

Events

2024 Stallion Auction Feb. 14 & 15
Be sure to participate in the VTA’s annual stallion season auction, held February 14-15. The VTA has the most comprehensive list of NG seasons around; our stallion listings are updated daily and can be viewed here. …Read More »
2023 Virginia Gold Cup
Join us at theInternational Gold Cup Saturday, October 28 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VAHBPA invite you to join your friends and… …Read More »
Colonial Downs Opening Day Picnic
LUNCH IS ON US! Thursday, August 13 at Colonial Downs. For more information, contact Kim Buswell at kim.buswell@easterassociates.com. …Read More »
Enjoy the suites at Colonial Downs
New this year, VTA & VHBPA members will have access to two horsemen's suites on the 4th floor (Suites #4 & #5). To receive your wristband and access to the… …Read More »
2023 Colonial Downs Stakes Schedule
Check out what's up at Colonial Downs …Read More »