Category Archives: Events

2021-2022 Call for Nominations to the VTA Board of Directors – Closes August 30

Are you, or a VTA member you know, interested in joining the VTA Board?
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association Board of Directors is comprised of 16 members. Directors are elected for two-year terms, and half of the Board is elected annually.
Board members are expected to attend bi-monthly Board meetings and to participate in VTA events.
If you would like to submit a name for the VTA Board, please respond at the link below, or feel free to contact a member of the Nominating Committee by August 30th:
Cindy Curtis – (540) 270-2717
Donna Dennehy – (804) 798-7216
Brooke Royster – (540) 832-0806
For questions, contact Debbie Easter at (434) 977-3716.

August 31 – Virginia Derby Day

August 31st: Virginia Derby Day
Enjoy Derby Day racing and lunch on Colonial Down’s 4th floor. Horsemen will have access to Sky Suites 4 & 5 with a luncheon served in the ballroom. A $75.00 charge includes your admission, meal and drinks, plus you will have all day suite access to view the races.
HORSEMEN WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE 4th FLOOR ON DERBY DAY, UNLESS THEY HAVE A RESERVED TICKET.
(Tickets are limited so make reservations promptly.)

August 22 – Virginia HBPA, VTA & Colonial Downs 11th Annual Shannon Campbell and Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Benefit Golf Tournament

Virginia HBPA, VTA & Colonial Downs
11th Annual Shannon Campbell and Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Golf Tournament
Sunday, August 22 | 1 p.m.
Brickshire Golf Club, New Kent

To register or to sponsor a hole, contact:
Frank Petramalo, Executive Director, VHBPA
703-999-7491 | fpetramalo@msn.com  

CLICK HERE for more information

2021 Virginia Stallion Season Auction – February 10, 2021

Virginia Stallion Season Auction | February 10, 2021

Save money and buy No Guarantee seasons at the Virginia Stallion Season Auction February 10th. Check out our large list of quality seasons at vabred.org which is updated daily. Many of our seasons are owned by breeding right holders who are motivated to sell.

Want to secure a Stand and Nurse or No Guarantee season prior to February 10th? Call Debbie Easter at 434-531-2480