NHS Hunter Classic Gala
The 2025 National Horse Show Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl & Melissa Jacobs and their committee, will be held on Thursday, October 30th, at the 142nd National Horse Show.
Join us for the return of the National Horse Show Hunter Classic Gala, held concurrently with the National Horse Show $75,000 Hunter Classic. NHS invites exhibitors to don their finest formal attire for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner.
The National Horse Show $75,000 Hunter Classic will be judged by Tony Sgarlata and Scott Fitton, along with Robin Swinderman Mitchell and Jennifer Bliss. Paul Jewell will be the course designer.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 30th
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. Dinner
WHERE:
The NEW WSJ Lounge on the Concourse
PRICING:
$150 per ticket or $800 per table
100% of the ticket and table sales benefit the NHS Endowment
ATTIRE:
Formal attire is encouraged—cocktail, black tie, or simply whatever you have packed in your suitcase. Competitors and working participants are welcome to attend in riding clothes.
Join us in person on Thursday evening for the National Horse Show’s Endowment Auction, held concurrently with the $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic and National Horse Show Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl, Melissa Jacobs, and their committee.
Anyone who attends the show in person can participate in the auction for a chance to win:
Irene Neuwirth Custom Pet Portrait Oval Charm
Order any pet to be hand-painted and adorned in carved crystal and 18k gold.
Donated by Irene Neuwirth
$8,670 value
Omakase Dinner for 10 at Morimoto Asia – Orlando
The Omakase Experience by Iron Chef Morimoto is a culinary adventure unlike any other. Japanese for “to entrust,” omakase places your evening in the hands of expert sushi chefs who will create an unforgettable experience featuring the freshest fish from Japan.
Donated by Delaware North
$3,400 value
Eau Spa Palm Beach Play Package
Luxuriate in a five-hour journey that includes a 60-minute Self-Centered Massage, 60-minute Essence Facial, classic manicure and pedicure, followed by a hair blow-out.
Donated by a Friend of the NHS
$825 value
One-Week Hawaii Stay at The Westin in Maui for 8
3-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa – sleeps up to 8 people. Enjoy Dec. 11 – Dec. 18, 2026, at The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka’anapali. Nestled along the coast, this beach resort is the ideal gateway to unforgettable island experiences—from cascading 400-foot waterfalls and museum tours to snorkeling The Forbidden Coast’s coral reefs and exploring volcanic craters.
Donated by Cindi Pérez
$10,000 value
YETI + NHS Package
Includes a YETI 110 Tundra Hard Cooler, custom YETI + NHS drinkware, and NHS swag.
Donated by YETI and The National Horse Show
$1,450 value