June 26-30, 2024

In 1920, a group of Warrenton children who were inspired by the success of the labor-day-weekend tradition of the Warrenton Horse show, decided to stage a show of their own to be held during their summer break.

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The children set their class schedule, hired judges, solicited sponsorships to finance projects, and handmade posters to hang throughout the area to promote the show. From all accounts it was a great event. Nearly 100 years later it is still much the same.

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A junior committee, under 18 years of age, is still responsible for the success of the show. With the guidance of a senior board, the children are involved in all aspects of putting on a modern horse show, while maintaining the traditions of a historic event.

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The Warrenton Pony show is a unique event in that it is the only A rated (by the United States Equestrian Federation) horse show run by a junior committee.

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The show helps to instill the importance of responsibility and community service to the hard-working group of children.  Learning to organize, fund raise, promote, and put on a fun event, while giving back to the community with a portion of the proceeds, is each year’s goal.