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Wednesday evening marked the first day of jumper competition at the 142nd National Horse Show with two back-to-back classes, the $5,000 1.30m Open Jumper Welcome and the $10,000 1.40m Open Jumper Welcome. Show jumping competition comes to a head during Barn Night at the National Horse Show on Saturday with
Lexington, KY – October 29, 2025 – The competitors for the 142nd National Horse Show $75,000 NHS Hunter Classic have been announced! On Thursday, October 30, the following riders will compete in the week’s pinnacle event, held concurrently with the NHS Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl, Melissa Jacobs, and
Little Brook LLC’s Kaiden and John French Today marked the exciting conclusion to the Professional Hunter divisions at the 142nd National Horse Show, highlighted by the crowning of the Rockstar Grand Champion Professional Hunter. The prestigious “Baroness of Locheil” Perpetual Trophy, presented by Jennifer Burger, was awarded to Little Brook
Inaugural $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship at NHS Lexington, KY – October 28, 2025 – To further support the development of young hunters in the United States, the National Horse Show was thrilled to offer a year-end championship class for young hunters that are 5, 6, or 7 years of
Lexington, KY – October 28, 2025 – The 142nd National Horse Show celebrated an exciting milestone with the debut of the NHS $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship, highlighting the exceptional promise of developing hunters. In a class that showcased precision, style, and future potential, Stephanie Danhakl’s seven-year-old Zangersheide gelding,
Lexington, KY – October 27, 2025 – Equitation posters for the 142nd National Horse Show’s three premier finals – The THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship, Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm – are now available for FREE download. These commemorative posters list each
2025 Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship Crowned Lexington, KY – October 27, 2025 – Competition at the 142nd National Horse Show kicked off bright and early at the Alltech Arena with the 2025 edition of The Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship. Of the 172 riders in the field, one
Junior Equitation competitors closed out Week 1 at the 142nd National Horse Show with the Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship. Of the 172 riders in the field, one pair stood out, holding the highest-scoring rounds of the day. After three phases of competition, the title of Champion in the
A Day of Champions: Sunrise to Sunset at the National Horse Show Lexington, KY – October 25, 2025 – Championship ribbons were awarded to six junior riders on Saturday in the Pérez & Bennett Under 14 Equitation, Pérez & Bennett 14 – 15 Equitation, and Pérez & Bennett 16 –
Lexington, Kentucky – October 25, 2025 – The spotlight was on the Adult Amateur Hunter division Saturday evening as 24 talented horse-and-rider pairs showcased their skills in the Alltech Arena at the 142nd National Horse Show during the highly anticipated $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic, presented by Mr. & Mrs.
