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Junior Riders Gear up for Hamel Final Lexington, KY – October 24, 2025 – Juniors took to the ring for the first time at the 142nd National Horse Show in preparation for Sunday’s 2025 Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Championship, competing in their respective age divisions of the Pérez & Bennett
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
2025 THIS NHS Adult Equitation Championship Lexington, KY – October 24, 2025 – 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,
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
