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Lexington, KY – August 5, 2025 – Due to the late sharing of an exciting new championship for young horses at the 142nd National Horse Show, we have decided to expand the qualification criteria to include 5, 6, or 7 year old horses from the Young Hunter, Green Hunter 3′
Lexington, KY – July 24, 2025 – As the conclusion of the 2025 qualifying and membership year approaches on August 31, the National Horse Show wishes to remind all riders and trainers of the membership requirements necessary to participate in ANY National Horse Show class. Active membership in the National
Lexington, KY – July 17, 2025 – The official prize list for the 2025 National Horse Show is now available! Join us for the 142nd National Horse Show this fall from October 22 – November 2 in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. In addition to the highly anticipated
Lexington, KY – June 16, 2025 – The $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic will return to the 142nd National Horse Show, held October 22–November 2, 2025, at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Returning after resounding success in previous years, the $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter
Lexington, KY – January 22, 2025 – The host bid application process for the 2025 Maclay Regional Championships, Hamel Foundation 3’3” and Taylor Harris Insurance Services Adult Equitation Area Championships closes on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If acceptable bid applications have not been received by the
Lexington, KY – January 7, 2025 – The National Horse Show is pleased to announce the opening of host bid applications for the 2025 Maclay Regional Championships, Hamel Foundation 3’3” and Taylor Harris Insurance Services Adult Equitation Area Championships. The bid process is currently open and host sites interested in submitting
November 3rd, 2024 | The 141st National Horse Show To conclude two weeks of competition, the 141st National Horse Show showcased the nation’s top junior riders in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2024 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm. 174 horse-and-rider combinations from
Saturday evening’s $125,000 National Horse Show Grand Prix was a thrilling showcase of international talent. Twenty-five riders representing five countries navigated a challenging 15-obstacle course in hopes of advancing to the jump-off. Of those, seven produced clear rounds to return for the final test. In a tightly contested jump-off, Kent
Junior Hunter 3’3” 15 and Under Division Lily Sonneborn shined in the Junior Hunter 3’3 15 and Under Division. Showcasing her skills, Lily secured both Champion and Grand Champion titles with Andesite Equestrians’ 2015 Brandenburg gelding, Spoken (A’lee Spring Power x Oriane). Junior Hunter 3’3” 16-17 Division Mckayla Brombach Piloted
November 1st, 2024 | 141st National Horse Show $31,020 CSI3* 1.45M International Speed Kent Farrington aboard Robinson Ridge LLC’s 8-year-old, Selle Francias mare, Grass De Mars (Windows VH Costersveld x Toxine De Mars) proved to be unbeatable in Friday night’s $31,020 CSI3* 1.45M International Speed Class. The duo raced against