First Champions Crowned at 2025 NHS

The first day of the 142nd National Horse Show got underway at the Kentucky Horse Park with adult equitation competition. Riders had the opportunity to get familiar with the Alltech Arena, competing in their respective Pérez & Bennett Adult Amateur Equitation age division in preparation for Thursday’s Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) NHS Adult Equitation […]

National Horse Show Need To Know Information

Lexington, KY – October 22, 2025 – It is the FIRST DAY of The 142nd National Horse Show! We are excited to once again welcome exhibitors to the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for eleven days of championship competition. Read below to learn how you can stay up-to-date with the latest NHS news, orders, […]

Spend a Weekend at the 142nd National Horse Show

Lexington, KY – October 14, 2025 – Join us for a weekend of exciting competition, entertainment, and special events at the 142nd National Horse Show. The second weekend of this year’s edition of the National Horse Show features some of NHS’s highlight classes, special events, Halloween festivities, and – back by popular demand – the NHS […]

Costume Jumper Class RETURNS to the 142nd National Horse Show

Lexington, KY – October 8, 2025 – The National Horse Show is excited to welcome back the crowd and competitor favorite, $5,000 Best Costume Award! Jumpers competing in the 1.40m Speed Stake, Class 216, are encouraged to dress themselves and their horses in creative costumes for a chance to win! Have some fun and show some […]

Sponsorship Opportunities Available at the 142nd National Horse Show

Lexington, KY – October 7, 2025 – Congratulations on your acceptance as an exhibitor at the upcoming 142nd National Horse Show, being held Oct. 22 – Nov. 2 in Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. As you prepare for the competition, we ask that you consider supporting the National Horse Show, a 501c3 organization that […]

Congratulations to Our 2025 Regional & Area Championship Winners

Lexington, KY – September 26, 2025 – Every year, hundreds of riders hope to qualify for one of the three prestigious equitation finals hosted annually at the National Horse Show – The THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship, The Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and the ASPCA Maclay Finals. The National Horse Show would like […]

Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Finals Cross Entry Reminder

Lexington, KY – September 23, 2025 – With the fall shows fast approaching, we would like to remind all riders in the Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship of the cross-entry policy. The Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3” Equitation Championship is open ONLY to NHS junior members who have NEVER competed in any of the following National Equitation Finals […]

John Deere Barn Night Returns to NHS

Lexington, KY – September 22, 2025 – John Deere Barn Night returns to the 142nd National Horse Show! Have fun with your whole barn and show us your best John Deere-themed costume for a chance to win the Grand Prize – a John Deere Zero Turn Mower! Enjoy Country Boy Brewing at the Beer Garden while […]

NHS Hunter Classic Gala RETURNS for 2025

Lexington, KY – September 13, 2025 – After a successful return of Black Tie to NHS in 2024, the 2025 National Horse Show Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl & Melissa Jacobs, will be held on Thursday, October 30th at the 142nd National Horse Show. Join us for the return of the National Horse […]

National Horse Show’s WSJ Lounge has a NEW LOCATION

Lexington, KY – September 13, 2025 – The National Horse Show’s WSJ Lounge has a NEW LOCATION. The WSJ Lounge is now located directly on the concourse! Enjoy easier access to the ring, the warmup, and the WSJ Lounge this year at the 142nd National Horse Show. Tables and individual passes include access to this […]