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 […]
NHS Grant Program Applications OPEN for 2025
Lexington, KY – August 27, 2025 – The NHS Grant Program Applications are officially OPEN for the 142nd National Horse Show. The NHS Grant Program, along with the NHS Endowment, assists NHS competitors who require financial need in order to attend. This grant is annually awarded to riders competing in the: ASPCA Maclay Finals Taylor Harris […]
NHS Releases 2026 ASPCA Maclay Class Specifications
Lexington, KY – August 8, 2025 – The National Horse Show has officially released the class specifications for the 2026 Qualifying Season (9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026) of the ASPCA Maclay National Championship and all Maclay Horsemanship Classes. To read the 2026 Class Specifications, CLICK HERE. The membership/qualifying year for 2026 is September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.
Updated Qualifying Criteria for the Inaugural $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship
Lexington, KY – August 5, 2025 – Due to the late sharing of an exciting new championship for young horses at the 142nd National Horse Show, we have decided to expand the qualification criteria to include 5, 6, or 7 year old horses from the Young Hunter, Green Hunter 3′ or Green Hunter 3’3″ sections […]
Renew Your Membership for the 2025 National Horse Show
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2025 – As the conclusion of the 2025 qualifying and membership year approaches on August 31, the National Horse Show wishes to remind all riders and trainers of the membership requirements necessary to participate in ANY National Horse Show class. Active membership in the National Horse Show Association of America […]
Prize List Released For 142nd National Horse Show
Lexington, KY – July 17, 2025 – The official prize list for the 2025 National Horse Show is now available! Join us for the 142nd National Horse Show this fall from October 22 – November 2 in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. In addition to the highly anticipated finals and classes traditionally offered […]
$10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic Returns to the 142nd National Horse Show
Lexington, KY – June 16, 2025 – The $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic will return to the 142nd National Horse Show, held October 22–November 2, 2025, at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Returning after resounding success in previous years, the $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic reaffirms the National Horse […]
Maclay Regional / Hamel & THIS Area Championships Host Applications CLOSING SOON
Lexington, KY – January 22, 2025 – The host bid application process for the 2025 Maclay Regional Championships, Hamel Foundation 3’3” and Taylor Harris Insurance Services Adult Equitation Area Championships closes on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If acceptable bid applications have not been received by the closing date, NHS reserves the […]