September 21, 2026 — The National Horse Show is pleased to announce that the qualifying lists for the 2026 NHS are now available.
Exhibitors are encouraged to review the qualifying lists to confirm their status for this year’s event, taking place October 21 through November 1, 2026, at Tryon International in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Official acceptance notifications will be emailed by Monday, September 28. If an entry appears on a qualifying list and an acceptance email has not been received by that date, exhibitors should contact Jen Hicks at showoffice@nhs.org for assistance.
The National Horse Show looks forward to welcoming qualified riders, horses, trainers, and families to Tryon International for two weeks of championship competition and the continuation of one of the sport’s most historic traditions.