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 […]
Amateur Owner 3’3 Hunter Champions at the 141st National Horse Show
October 31st, 2024 | The 141st National Horse Show Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare $12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3” Over 35 Division Champion Presented By Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare Quest, Warmblood gelding, by Verdi out of Udina Owned and ridden by Stephanie Danhakle “He is an unbelievable horse. I’ve owned him for 11 years […]
Scott Stewart Takes 1-2 Finish in $75,000 NHS Hunter Classic at the 141st NHS
October 30th, 2024 | 141st National Horse Show It was an action-packed day for Scott Stewart as his winning streak continued into the $75,000 Hunter Classic here at the 141st National Horse Show. Stewart and Gochman Ventures LLC’s Belgian Warmblood mare, Daydream led from start to finish with first-round scores of 90 and 92 and […]
Amateur Owner 3’6″ Hunter Champions at The 141st National Horse Show
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 | 141st National Horse Show Suzanne Thoben Marquard $12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter – Riders Over 35 Champion Presented by Suzanne Thoben Marquard Winner of The “William & Margaret Marquard” Memorial Trophy MTM Plus One, Westphalian gelding, by Captian Jack out of Cantonia Owned by Robinson Ridge, LLC Ridden by Katie Robinson […]
$75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic and Hunter Classic Gala
The National Horse Show’s Hunter Classic returns with increased prize money for 2024. The $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic is set to take place on Wednesday, October 30th at the 141st National Horse Show. Invitations will be extended to the top four horse and rider combinations from each professional hunter division based on championship […]
Bringing Back Black Tie with The NHS Hunter Classic Gala
NHS is bringing back Black Tie at the 141st National Horse Show. Join us for the return of the National Horse Show Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl & Melissa Jacobs, held concurrently with the National Horse Show $75,000 Hunter Classic. Don your finest formal attire for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Rider’s Lounge on […]