$75,000 NHS Hunter Classic Entries Announced
Lexington, KY – October 29, 2025 – The competitors for the 142nd National Horse Show $75,000 NHS Hunter Classic have been announced! On Thursday, October 30, the following riders will compete in the week’s pinnacle event, held concurrently with the NHS Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl, Melissa Jacobs, and their committee. NHS invites exhibitors […]
Crowning Glory: Kaiden and John French Named Rockstar Grand Champion Professional Hunter
Little Brook LLC’s Kaiden and John French Today marked the exciting conclusion to the Professional Hunter divisions at the 142nd National Horse Show, highlighted by the crowning of the Rockstar Grand Champion Professional Hunter. The prestigious “Baroness of Locheil” Perpetual Trophy, presented by Jennifer Burger, was awarded to Little Brook LLC’s Kaiden and John French, […]
NHS Daily Coverage — October 28, 2025
Inaugural $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship at NHS Lexington, KY – October 28, 2025 – To further support the development of young hunters in the United States, the National Horse Show was thrilled to offer a year-end championship class for young hunters that are 5, 6, or 7 years of age. The inaugural $10,000 Young […]
Cadet and Scott Stewart Capture Inaugural NHS $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship
Lexington, KY – October 28, 2025 – The 142nd National Horse Show celebrated an exciting milestone with the debut of the NHS $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship, highlighting the exceptional promise of developing hunters. In a class that showcased precision, style, and future potential, Stephanie Danhakl’s seven-year-old Zangersheide gelding, Cadet (Intouchable x Viljana), captured […]
NHS Equitation Posters AVAILABLE!
Lexington, KY – October 27, 2025 – Equitation posters for the 142nd National Horse Show’s three premier finals – The THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship, Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm – are now available for FREE download. These commemorative posters list each competitor by name for their […]
NHS Daily Coverage — October 26, 2025
2025 Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship Crowned Lexington, KY – October 27, 2025 – Competition at the 142nd National Horse Show kicked off bright and early at the Alltech Arena with the 2025 edition of The Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship. Of the 172 riders in the field, one pair stood out, holding the […]
Sydney Mohrhardt Takes The Win in The Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3″ Equitation Championship
Junior Equitation competitors closed out Week 1 at the 142nd National Horse Show with the Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship. Of the 172 riders in the field, one pair stood out, holding the highest-scoring rounds of the day. After three phases of competition, the title of Champion in the Hamel Foundation National Horse Show […]
NHS Daily Coverage — October 25, 2025
A Day of Champions: Sunrise to Sunset at the National Horse Show Lexington, KY – October 25, 2025 – Championship ribbons were awarded to six junior riders on Saturday in the Pérez & Bennett Under 14 Equitation, Pérez & Bennett 14 – 15 Equitation, and Pérez & Bennett 16 – 17 Equitation, sponsored by Andesite […]
Elizabeth Nestor and Covert Capture Top Honors in the $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic, Presented by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare
Lexington, Kentucky – October 25, 2025 – The spotlight was on the Adult Amateur Hunter division Saturday evening as 24 talented horse-and-rider pairs showcased their skills in the Alltech Arena at the 142nd National Horse Show during the highly anticipated $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic, presented by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare. It was Elizabeth […]
NHS Daily Coverage — October 24, 2025
Junior Riders Gear up for Hamel Final Lexington, KY – October 24, 2025 – Juniors took to the ring for the first time at the 142nd National Horse Show in preparation for Sunday’s 2025 Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, competing in their respective age divisions of the Pérez & Bennett Under 14 Equitation, Pérez & […]