Welcome to the 2009 East Coast Championship Show.

Welcome to the 2009 East Coast Championship Show.  One of the largest American Quarter Horse shows in the United States, it is also widely recognized as one of the most exciting.  Our goal is to provide a major equestrian event that offers challenge and excitement to owners and exhibitors alike.  We strive to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, a show you will want to return to year after year..

The East Coast Championship Show is held in historic Lexington, Virginia at the beautiful Virginia Horse Center.  A world-class facility, the Horse Center is a modern arena complex.  It boasts more than 745 permanent stalls, 8 spacious barns, 2 indoor arenas, wash stalls, warm-up areas, restaurants, showers and convenient parking.

To show appreciation for our exhibitors, the East Coast Championship Show offers impressive prizes.  In 2009 more than $90,000 in cash and prizes will be presented.  Custom show clothing; silver halters; and elegant gold jewelry are just a few of the prizes exhibitors will take home.  In previous years, the All Around Amateur and Novice Amateur Champions have won trailers, customized golf carts, electric scooters, tropical cruises, show saddles, and fashionable Rolex watches.

Each year, we listen to exhibitors and try to improve our show.  In 2004 for the first time, we offered an award to the Amateur Select High Point Champion; in 2005, an Amateur Select All Around Champion was recognized.  The ECCS included NSBA classes in 2006, expanding them in subsequent years.  In 2009, we are please to offer an even wider range of NSBA classes.

The East Coast Championship Show works closely with local caterers in Lexington to extend our hospitality to exhibitors and their families.  We invite you to enjoy coffee and donuts in the mornings near the Prize Booth at the Coliseum and afternoon snacks at the East Complex.  Please join us for complimentary luncheons later in the week.

We are fortunate to have the support of many outstanding companies.  Our first Diamond Elite sponsor is Hylton Quarter Horses.  Our Platinum corporate sponsors include the following: Big "D" Products, Cherylee's English Tack and Apparel, EquiGrafix Website Design, Harris Leather and Silverworks, LaGrange Leather, and Randy's Gold Creations, Show Diva Designs, and S.R. Gold.  Their contributions help make this show an unforgettable event.

We know you will enjoy the East Coast Championship Show.
We wish you luck each time your American Quarter Horse enters the ring.

 The ECCS Show Committee
Becky, Connie, Renee, Suzanne, Carol, Trish

The East Coast Championship Show
is sanctioned by the
Virginia Quarter Horse Association