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 […]
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 […]