Upperville, Va. – April 19, 2019 – The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS), presented by St. Bride’s Farm, is excited to announce a new competition taking place during this year’s event at Caliburn Farm. The inaugural $1,000 Free Jumping Championship will be held on Tuesday, June 4, for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds and is designed to support the development of young jumpers with proceeds benefiting the 2019 UCHS.

The event will take place at Caliburn Farm at 2692 Atoka Road, Marshall, VA 20115, which is located about 10 minutes from the UCHS showgrounds. The 3-year-old class will begin at 2 p.m., while the 4-year-old class will kick-off at 4 p.m. after a short break between classes.

Caliburn Farm will host the inaugural $1,000 Free Jumping Championship on Tuesday, June 4, during the 2019 Upperville Colt & Horse Show. Photo: Courtesy of Caliburn Farm

Barb Roux, president of the UCHS, said, “Upperville is the oldest horse show in America and was actually started in 1853 to encourage better care of horses that were such a vital part of the economy. Young horse classes are an important part of the show and we are excited to have Caliburn Farm  host a free jumping competition for the 3- and 4-year-olds. This is a perfect example of how our community supports the show and our equine industry.”

Gail Dady, owner of Caliburn Farm,  said, “A lot of very nice horses are being bred in this country, but there are few opportunities for them to gain experience and showcase their talent. Free jumping is a great experience for a young horse; the breeder gains independent information about the horse’s jumping talent and, if the horse is for sale, it is great exposure. We are looking forward to hosting this competition.”

Entries will be limited to the first 30 horses and will close May 15 . A champion and reserve champion will be named in each division along with placings through sixth place. Prize money will be awarded for the top three finishers.

To enter in the $1,000 Free Jumping Championship at Caliburn Farm, click here . For more information regarding entries and rules, please contact Bree Rosales at [email protected] or call 703-431-4183. Entry fees are $50.

There will be a free jumping training session held on Tuesday, May 28, at Caliburn Farm  for those who would like to pursue additional training. Please contact Martin Douzant at [email protected] or call 202-710-0030 for registration details.