The Roanoke Valley Horse Show was established in 1971 by the Roanoke Valley Horsemen's Association. It has since become the longest running professional sporting event in the Roanoke Valley and one of the top horse shows in the nation. Rated the highest level of competition in horse shows (AA) by the United States Equestrian Federation, the show awards more than $250,000 in total cash and prizes. Click here for some recent articles about the show.

Every year, the RVHS features Hunter, Jumper, Racking, Roadster, Saddlebred, Friesian, & Western Divisions; Barrel Races, Childrens Stick Horse Class, Jack Russell Terrier Races, and the $50,000 Grand Prix. Click Here to view photographs of previous horse shows...