NHS Grant Program Applications OPEN for 2025
Lexington, KY – August 27, 2025 – The NHS Grant Program Applications are officially OPEN for the 142nd National Horse Show. The NHS Grant Program, along with the NHS Endowment, assists NHS competitors who require financial need in order to attend. This grant is annually awarded to riders competing in the: ASPCA Maclay Finals Taylor Harris […]
NHS Releases 2026 ASPCA Maclay Class Specifications
Lexington, KY – August 8, 2025 – The National Horse Show has officially released the class specifications for the 2026 Qualifying Season (9/1/2025 – 8/31/2026) of the ASPCA Maclay National Championship and all Maclay Horsemanship Classes. To read the 2026 Class Specifications, CLICK HERE. The membership/qualifying year for 2026 is September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026.
Updated Qualifying Criteria for the Inaugural $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship
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′ or Green Hunter 3’3″ sections […]
Renew Your Membership for the 2025 National Horse Show
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 Horse Show Association of America […]
Prize List Released For 142nd National Horse Show
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 finals and classes traditionally offered […]
$10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic Returns to the 142nd National Horse Show
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 Classic reaffirms the National Horse […]
NHS NEWS – Taylor Cawley Tops 2024 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm
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 across the country qualified to […]
NHS NEWS – Kent Farrington & Grass De Mars Victorious in the $31,020 1.45M International Speed
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 the clock over […]
NHS NEWS – $5,000 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumper Welcome
October 31st, 2024 | The 141st National Horse Show HDB Quality, Westphalian mare, by Quality Time out of Goldgrandia, Owned by Sweet Oak Farm Ridden by Olivia Sweetnam “With this being the first day, I just wanted to have a smooth round and prepare her for the rest of the show. I know this horse […]
Amateur Owner 3’3 Hunter Champions at the 141st National Horse Show
October 31st, 2024 | The 141st National Horse Show Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare $12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3” Over 35 Division Champion Presented By Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare Quest, Warmblood gelding, by Verdi out of Udina Owned and ridden by Stephanie Danhakle “He is an unbelievable horse. I’ve owned him for 11 years […]
