2026 Jack O’Lantern Classic
● These classes are open to any under-saddle horse born in Virginia.
● 7 classes for amateurs and youth (nonpro).
● 2 classes for open competitors.
● Eligibility for non pros is based on AQHA criteria: “Any horse exhibited in the youth or amateur
division must be solely owned by the contestant showing the horse or the contestant’s immediate
family.” Please see AQHA rules for additional information on leasing show horses.
● Classes run after the all-breed classes listed below.
● High point awards: A buckle will be awarded to the highest-placing horse in two divisions: the
all-around (halter, HUS, and WP classes) and ranch classes. In the case of a tie, the winner will
be the horse with the most first-place finishes in both non pro and open classes. Point standings
will be based on the accomplishments of the horse, irrespective of the exhibitor.
● A 10% discount will be applied to online entries completed by October 30.
Saturday (October 31, 2026)
Non pro halter geldings (Class 106 after Class 438)
Non pro halter mares (Class 114 after Class 461)
Non pro ranch rail (Class 194 after Class 509)
Open ranch rail (Class 197 after Class 511)
Non pro ranch riding (Class 195 after Class 513)
Non pro HUS WT (Class 145 after Class 472)
Open HUS (Class 146 after Class 145)
Sunday (November 1, 2026)
Non pro ranch trail (Class 196 after Class 523)
Non pro WP WT (Class 181 after Class 606)
Entry fee is $45 per class for online entries
Added money payouts TBD, based on participation
50% of Entry fees will be jackpotted (minus $5 for each entry and any online processing fees to be allocated to VQHA) with payouts as follows:
Number paid 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
1 place 100%
2 places 60% 40%
3 places 50% 30% 20%
4 places 40% 30% 20% 10%
5 places 30% 25% 20% 15% 10%
6 places 30% 24% 18% 12% 9% 7%
7 places 28% 23% 16% 12% 9% 7% 5%
8 places 25% 20% 15% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4%
9 places 23% 18% 15% 11% 9% 8% 7% 5% 4%
10 places 20% 16% 14% 11% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4%
Prizes and awards.
Buckles to high-point horse in 2 divisions:
Division 1: HUS, WP, halter
Division 2: Ranch classes
Sire or dam of entered horses may be nominated. This is optional. Nominators receive publicity for their mare/stallion through the VQHA newsletter and Facebook posts
Nomination fee is $10 fee per sire or dam (not paid by lifetime program members)
Important procedures. Whether you are entering only Virignia-bred classes or other classes, you will need to go to the office to get your number and pay any additional fees required by the show (judges fee, haul in fee, etc). Va-Bred classes do not count for flat fee rates. They are separate from the rest of the show. Enter online or pay by check (made out to VQHA Va-Bred)
Presentation of buckles/payouts. Exhibitors may pick up class ribbons. Buckles and payouts will be mailed pending confirmation of results and payment of fees by all exhibitors.