Welcome to the Virginia Horse Trials Volunteer site. Following are some volunteer positions and their descriptions. Volunteering is lots of fun! We LOVE our volunteers!

Volunteer Job Descriptions

Veterinary Assistant for In-Barn Inspections

Help veterinarians keep track of horses that have been inspected, write all information on veterinary forms and help organize files.

Ground Jury Assistant

Help keep records organized and assist the ground jury during jogs.

Horse Inspection Steward

Organizes and keeps the jog moving smoothly and horses in order.

Dressage Scribe

This is a very educational position. Dressage scribe sits with a Dressage Judge and writes all comments and scores onto a Test sheet as the Jidge judges the ride.

Dressage Warm up Steward & Bit Check

In charge of the warm up area for the designated dressage ring and responsible for checking bits on all the horses entering or leaving the dressage arena to make sure the competitors are using legal bits and equipment. All volunteers are briefed and given literature on these topics.

Dressage Test Runners

Ideal for younger children or people who love to watch dressage. In charge of collecting dressage tests from the judges and taking them to scoring department.

Dressage Arena Center Line Rollers

In charge of "rolling" center line of dressage arena every 10 - 12 rides (for International levels only).

Dressage Arena Gate Keeper

Ideal for a person who loves to watch dressage. In charge of opening and closing arena gate before and after each ride. For Championship and International Levels only.

XC jump Judge (may also include gate people and steeplechase judges for CCI*)

We need MANY people for this job! In charge of "judging" an individual xc jump.Must be willing to sit outside ( or in vehicle) and watch some of the most amazing riding you will ever see up close! Responsible for noting if riders and horses clear fences or reporting any faults. Briefing and all equipment necessary will be provided.

XC timers

In charge of starting horses and riders on x-country and keeping their start and/or finish times.We have synchronized stop watches.

XC Warm Up Steward

In charge of XC warm up area, making sure all horses get to the start on time and well as keeping the area safe.

Show Jumping Warm Up Stewards ( 2 people)

In charge of Show Jumping warm up area and keeping horses and riders on time.

Show Jumping Timers

In charge of timing every showjumping round and communicating times back to the judge.

Show Jumping Scribe

Sits with the judge and notes all comments and scores dictated by the judge.

Show Jumping Jump Crew

This is a very active and fun position for energetic children and strong teenagers! Responsible for picking up any poles that fall as a result of the horse hitting them and putting them back up as quickly as possible and in a timely fashion. Lots of running and lots of FUN!

Show Jumping In-gate & Out-gate

In charge of opening and closing the gates before and after every ride. Great opportunity to watch some fun jumping!

Please contact us to send your request to the Volunteer Coordinator, Gammon Nuckols. Thank you!