Welcome to the Central Virginia Show Jumping Association (CVSJA) website.  We are an organization committed to promoting the sport of show jumping in Central Virginia.  As an associate member of the Virginia Horse Shows Association we are proud to produce an annual show jumping series that helps further the popularity of show jumping in Virginia. 

Since 2002, our show venue has been the ever-popular Deep Run Show Grounds.  With the covered grand stand seating and excellent ring footing, Deep Run is popular with spectators and exhibitors alike.

During our sixteen-year history we have collected a loyal following that includes participants from as far as Roanoke, VA.  We also have folks from Lexington, Charlottesville, VA Beach, and of course the greater Richmond area.  Each season individuals new to the excitement of show jumping join our ranks.  Folks from all levels--novice to amateur to the professionals--can come and really get a feel for show jumping in a friendly, supportive setting. It's a great show for those wanting to try their skills in the jumpers and for those experienced folks wanting to test their skills for the A shows.

We look forward to having you join us!!

Please scroll down to read the current news and reminders.

• The June 14th show will use two rings!!! The novice division will be in the outdoor ring that was used for warm ups at the May 31 show and all other divisions will be in the same ring (behind barn) as the May 31 show.
  
• As a reminder, the May 31st, June 14th, and July 19th shows will all be hosted at Still Meadows.
• Results from the last two shows are up and ready! Thanks for being patient!!
• NOTE: if you're riding a horse on show day that you know is going to be ridden by more than one person that day, please make sure we know which rider is riding the horse for the correct class. Thanks!
• VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! Please click HERE to see the flyer that recently went out updating everyone on upcoming ring changes for the May 10, 2009 Show. In an effort to help the show run smoother and more timely we're trying out some changes to the ring schedules which includes moving the Low Division classes into the same ring that is used for the Novice Division (check the flyer for more details). Please keep in mind that this is being done to improve the show so we apologize for any inconvenience. We will monitor to see how it goes the day of the show and are happy to hear helpful feedback about the change. We appreciate everyone's patience and look forward to next show day!!
• Also, I kow the prize list can take a long time to upload so we're playing with different ways to make it faster. Most of the information in the prize list can be found in the web site.
• There are some changes to the rules & regulations for this year as well as a slight increase in the administrative fee, which will be $30 now. These changes can be seen in our prize list, which can be viewed here.
• As you may have noticed three of this years shows will be hosted by Reed Training & Sales at Still Meadows Equestrian Center in Mechanicsville, VA.
• The prize list will be linked to as soon as it's available.
• As always, we want to thank the volunteers and everyone else that helps make the show season such a huge success! That being said, please keep in mind, we will still need additional volunteers for 2009 so I'll be leaving the following on the site for some time to come:

  Volunteers Needed! As many of you are aware the CVSJA has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years.  We are now in our fifteenth year and the show we were a decade ago is very different from the show we’ve become.  One feature that has remained the same, though, is our commitment to hosting quality, fun, competitive shows with an emphasis on providing competitive opportunities in a schooling-show setting that allows for new and experienced exhibiters to thrive. 

  What many of you may not realize, though, is that the show association and the majority of the activities related to each show day are provided by volunteers.  Volunteers show up the Saturday before show days to help set the courses, which is no small commitment of effort and time, especially since there are rarely enough volunteers that show up and thus the course settings are usually left to the same individuals each time.  These same volunteers also usually work the day of each show to ensure that the show day runs smoothly and is an enjoyable competitive experience for exhibiters. Some of our volunteers actually work as gatekeepers or in the secretarial stand and show on the same day or work the day of the show and then have hours of show statistics and financial reconciliation to deal with the following day.

  The show association is extremely excited to see the increased growth and popularity of our shows, but with these ever-increasing numbers and with the addition of a second ring, we need additional volunteers in order to continue to provide quality schooling show experiences.  Here is a list of areas in which volunteer help would be much appreciated:

  • Secretarial stand on show day—involves helping exhibiters register for classes and accepting payments for the show day as well as reconciling exhibiter registration with judges’ cards.
  • Announcing—involves announcing exhibiters’ numbers, names, horse names and other information needed to keep exhibiters informed throughout the day.
  • Gatekeeper—involves maintaining the in-gate and tracking exhibiters’ order-of-go as well as trying to keep the rings from having too much “down time.” 
  • Concession related volunteers:
  • Prepare food, such as brownies, cookies, salads, ahead of the show day to be sold in the concession stand. 
  • Work in the concession stand helping to collect money and/or grill food.
  • Help organize sign-ups for volunteers willing to bring food and/or work in the concession stand.
  • Helpers-at-large—would involve checking in with the secretarial and/or other CVSJA staff to be an extra set of hands, as needed, on the day of the show.  For example, if a regular volunteer is sick or cannot help out that day, a helper-at-large could step in and assist as needed; or if one of the gatekeepers is also showing that day, the helper-at-large could step in and help work the gate while the “regular” gatekeeper went to prepare themselves and their horse for their classes.

  There are likely other areas in which any help would be appreciated.  If you are interested in learning more about how you can volunteer and help us continue to provide such excellent shows, please see one of the current volunteers in the secretarial stand or fill out a “CVSJA Volunteerism: Interested in Learning More” form found by clicking here.  You can email or fax this form to the CVSJA or bring it with you to the next show.  Filling out this form will not commit you to helping.  Remember, adult and junior volunteers are welcome!