# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FHC Hunter Trials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Judges: Mr. Pat Butterfield, Mr. Tom Bishop, Mrs. Kip Holloway & Mrs. Karen Bull
Horses judged on soundness, manners, way of going, and suitability.
Come enjoy a fun day over an outside course in a lovely setting!

Classes will run in order as follows:

10:00 AM “NEAR HERE”
(Schooling starts at 9 AM)
1.	2’ Judged Warm Up
2.	2’ Field Hunter
3.	2’ Handy Hunter
4.	2’ Hunter Undersaddle
5.	2’ Hunt Pairs
6.	2’ Hunt Teams
7.	Leadline

Noon - Lunch Festivities
Stick Horse Races, People Jump Course

1:00 PM “OVER YONDER
8.	Hilltopper Class
9.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Judged Warm Up
10.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Field Hunter
11.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Handy Hunter
12.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Field Hunter Undersaddle
13.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Hunt Pairs
14.	2’6” w/ 3’ option Hunt Teams

*Hilltopper Class: single file, following a Field Master around the grounds – walk/trot only
*Handy Hunter Classes: may be asked to dismount/mount, trot a fence, halt (shortened course)
*Hunter Undersaddle: 2’ walk, trot, canter, halt. 2’6”/3’ adds hand gallop
*Hunt Teams: teams of 3

Entries: Please pre-enter online at www.farmingtonhunt.org by 8 PM on April 25 to help us plan. No penalty for no-shows. $10 post-entry fee per horse if entering day of show. All classes are $25 each. Open schooling is permitted (day of only), weather permitting.
Schooling in the AM without showing, $35. Membership in a hunt not required.
 Negative coggins required.


Spectators & tailgating welcome! Please come and watch if you can’t compete. Bring friends and a picnic to enjoy this fun spring horse event in Virginia!
No dogs allowed.

Directions:  Garth Rd – about 4.5 miles, Right onto Free Union Rd.  4.3 miles, Left onto Millington Rd. .3 miles slight Right onto Wesley Chapel Rd. 1.7 miles, Left into Chapel Springs Farm. Follow signs to the Hunter Trial Field & Parking.

THANKS to Chapel Springs Farm for hosting this show! Thanks to all the volunteers who make the show possible!

Questions? Liz King: 434-953-9822, lizbo1@aol.com or www.farmingtonhunt.org for further details!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/free-union/fhc-hunter-trials/200029949719331
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Free Union
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chapel Springs Farm, 2820 CS Farm Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
- **lat**: 38.16801
- **long**: -78.59792
- **full address**: Chapel Springs Farm, 2820 CS Farm Rd, Free Union, VA 22940, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FHC Hunter Trials being held?
  - **A:** FHC Hunter Trials takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Chapel Springs Farm, 2820 CS Farm Rd, Free Union, VA 22940, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FHC Hunter Trials?
  - **A:** FHC Hunter Trials is organized by Farmington Hunt Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FHC Hunter Trials is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Free Union, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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