Beverly Spring Classic Brings Thoughtfully Structured Hunter, Equitation & Jumper Divisions to the Regional Competitor

The Beverly Spring Classic will offer a carefully designed slate of hunter, equitation, and jumper divisions that prioritizes regional rider development, accessibility, and sustainable progression within a USEF-rated environment.

Hunter Divisions: Clear Pathways from Entry Level to 3’0”

The hunter division lineup emphasizes introductory through mid-level sections, providing riders with meaningful opportunities to advance within a supportive, well-defined framework.

Offered divisions include:

The structure reflects recognized progression norms, ensuring riders can move forward with confidence while remaining well prepared for the broader competition season.

Equitation Divisions: Education-First, Rider-Focused Competition

Equitation offerings at the Beverly Spring Classic are designed to support riders actively building fundamentals and ring confidence, while creating a bridge toward higher-level competition.

The equitation program includes:

The emphasis remains squarely on horsemanship, rider education, and progressive skill development, preserving equitation as a discipline rooted in preparation and confidence-building.

Jumper Divisions: Accessible Progression for Riders—and Purposeful Development for Young Horses

The jumper schedule provides a complete and thoughtfully tiered competitive ladder, supporting riders transitioning from local competition into rated jumper environments.

Jumper sections range from:

In addition, the schedule includes younger jumper classes designed to support professionals developing horses early in the season, offering appropriate mileage, ring exposure, and confidence-building opportunities ahead of the summer show circuit.

A Show Designed for Regional Riders

Across all three disciplines, the Beverly Spring Classic is intentionally structured to meet riders where they are, offering a supportive, well-defined pathway into rated competition while remaining firmly rooted in the needs of the regional equestrian community.

Beverly’s aim is simple and practical—to contribute to a cohesive Virginia show season by thoughtfully adding rated opportunities at points in the calendar where riders can benefit most. The Spring Classic in May and our Fall Classic in October are designed to complement existing summer destinations and help extend the season in a way that works for Virginia-based riders.

Stay tuned for the prize list and schedule coming soon.