National Horse Show

Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3″ Equitation Finals Cross Entry Reminder
Lexington, KY – September 23, 2025 – With the fall shows fast approaching, we would like to remind all riders in the Hamel Foundation National Horse Show 3’3” Equitation Championship of the cross-entry policy. The Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3” Equitation Championship

John Deere Barn Night Returns to NHS
Lexington, KY – September 22, 2025 – John Deere Barn Night returns to the 142nd National Horse Show! Have fun with your whole barn and show us your best John Deere-themed costume for a chance to win the Grand Prize –

National Horse Show’s WSJ Lounge has a NEW LOCATION
Lexington, KY – September 13, 2025 – The National Horse Show’s WSJ Lounge has a NEW LOCATION. The WSJ Lounge is now located directly on the concourse! Enjoy easier access to the ring, the warmup, and the WSJ Lounge this

NHS Hunter Classic Gala RETURNS for 2025
Lexington, KY – September 13, 2025 – After a successful return of Black Tie to NHS in 2024, the 2025 National Horse Show Hunter Classic Gala, hosted by Stephanie Danhakl & Melissa Jacobs, will be held on Thursday, October 30th

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.

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

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

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

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