Pre-Turkey AQHA Quarter Horse Show

November 17-19 2023

This show is supported with at grant from the Virginia Horse Industry Board

Show Location: Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

The Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park have proudly hosted the Pre-Turkey Quarter Horse Show for 41 years.  Riders and horses from all over the east coast come to the park to compete, train and watch more than 100 American Quarter Horses compete in over 160 classes, including trail, pleasure, horsemanship, under saddle, in-hand and breed.  See some of the best horses in Virginia compete for points before heading to Congress.

2023 Show Judges

Brent Tincher, Glenn Wells, Lynda Danielson, Carolyn Johnson

Show Manager: Kenneth Daniels   Show Secretary: Susan Daniels   Stable/Friends: Yvonne Johnson

Pre-Turkey Show Forms

If you have questions, need assistance, can’t get something to work, or need entry and reservation support, please call 703-887-8983.

Patterns will be added closer to the show date.
Have Pre-show questions? Please do not call the Park.
For class, schedules, or show questions contact the show secretary above.
For stall reservations please contact the Friends.  Click here to email the Friends at – Preturkey@fryingpanpark.org

IMPORTANT:

Stall Reservations will not be held without payment.
and are accepted on a first paid – first served basis.
Camper Electric/water Hook-ups will not be offered.
Use of a personal generator is  permitted and water to fill your tanks is available on site.
No camper/trailer can be plugged into any park outlet at anytime.

Generators can be rented through Sunbelt Rentals.
Contact Scott Brown at Scott.brown@sunbeltrentals.com or call 703-334-4070.

       Water is a shared resource and continuous connection is not allowed..

PRE-TURKEY SHOW PATTERNS

Sonesta ES Suites Herndon-Dulles
(formerly Staybridge Suites)

Less than 1.5 miles from show site  13700 Coppermine Road, Herndon, VA 703-713-6800

booking link:
2023 PRE-TURKEY Hotel Reservation.

highpoint and circuit awards

AQHA Highpoint Awards
Novice Youth,  Novice Amateur, Youth, Open, Amateur
Amateur Select, Youth Walk Trot, Amateur Walk Trot
Walk Trot 12 and Under, Open Ranch and Non-Pro Ranch.
Exhibitors need to show under all four judges and be in a halter class. Buckles by Molly’s custom Silver and custom designed for the show.

AWARD REQUIREMENTS
HIGH POINT AWARDS

Must show under all four judges & compete in one halter class
CLASS CIRCUIT AWARDS
Will be awarded to all AQHA classes with three or more entries per judge. Must show under all four judges

Circuit Award options

Slow Feed Hay Bag, box fan harness/holder, 3-ply adjustable nylon halter,
polo wraps, hanging stall storage bag,

This fundraiser horse show is proudly registered with:

Thank you to our 2023 Show Sponsors!

Cornucopia Sponsors $5000

Maple Leaf Sponsors $1500

Big Turkey SPONSORS $500

BUTTERBALL SPONSORS $250

Wishbone sponsor $150

Pilgrim - THREE CLASS SPONSORS $60

PILGRIM - ONE Class SPONSORS $25

Seeking Show and Class Sponsors
Interested?  Sign Up Here        Email Sponsor@fryingpanpark.org

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This show is Sponsored by the Friends of Frying Pan Farm Park!

The Friends have provided funding for many of the equestrian improvements at Frying Pan. 

This show is the collective effort of many volunteers.  While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, we reserve the right to make corrections and updates to the information.  If you find an error, or information you find confusing, please let us know. 

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