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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

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

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.

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 – 17 Equitation, sponsored by Andesite Equestrian. Equitation week at the 142nd National Horse Show comes to a close on

As the host of three prestigious national equitation finals, the National Horse Show welcomes riders from across the country to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Competitors in the THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship, Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, and ASPCA Maclay Final chase what many consider the