Media Accreditation & Private Photography/Videography

MEDIA ACCREDITATION & PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Applications are open for 2025

Media Credential Application

NHS is now accepting media accreditation applications for the 142nd National Horse Show, October 22 – November 2, 2025.

Media accreditation applicants must be on assignment for a recognized publication, outlet, news service or website. Letters of assignment with an outline of planned coverage should be submitted to press@phelpsmedisgroup.com in addition to the submission of the application.

The Media Accreditation Application Deadline is October 3, 2025

Photographer/Videographer Application

NHS is now accepting applications for Private Photography / Videography. Applications will close on September 26, 2025.

Private Photographer / Videographer credentials for the 2025 National Horse Show will be limited to five (5) professionals on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each photographer is limited to a client list of no more than ten (10) horses to be submitted before the start of the show.

Private Photographer/Videographer Guidelines

NHS requires all private photographers to apply for a private photographer/videographer credential if they plan to give or sell their photos for exhibitor/competitor use.
A private photographer/videographer credential is separate and distinct from a media credential.
A private photographer/videographer credential at NHS is $1,500 for the entirety of the show. Secondary shooters and/or assistant photographers are required to submit a separate application form and pass fee.
A certificate of insurance is required for all private photographers/videographers, naming the Kentucky Horse Park and National Horse Show as additional insured with liabilities totaling $1,000,000.00.
The NHS Official Photographer (Shawn McMillen Photography) has positioning priorities outside the arena and exclusive access inside the arena.
Private photographers/videographers are not permitted inside the arena except for the occasions when their clients are participating in the award presentations.