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Adult equitation riders took center stage on the second day of competition at the 142nd National Horse Show with the feature event—the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) NHS Adult Equitation Championship. Sponsored by Taylor Harris Insurance Services, new champions were crowned across three age divisions. SOPHIA BLAKE THIS NHS Adult
Opening Day of 142nd National Horse Show Lexington, KY – October 23, 2025 – Wednesday marked the opening day of the 142nd National Horse Show—one of the most prestigious and historic events in American equestrian sport. Over the following two weeks, exhibitors from across the country will compete in world-class events
The first day of the 142nd National Horse Show got underway at the Kentucky Horse Park with adult equitation competition. Riders had the opportunity to get familiar with the Alltech Arena, competing in their respective Pérez & Bennett Adult Amateur Equitation age division in preparation for Thursday’s Taylor Harris Insurance
Lexington, KY – October 22, 2025 – It is the FIRST DAY of The 142nd National Horse Show! We are excited to once again welcome exhibitors to the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for eleven days of championship competition. Read below to learn how you can stay up-to-date with
Lexington, KY – October 14, 2025 – Join us for a weekend of exciting competition, entertainment, and special events at the 142nd National Horse Show. The second weekend of this year’s edition of the National Horse Show features some of NHS’s highlight classes, special events, Halloween festivities, and – back by
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
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
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
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
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
