Lexington, KY – December 2, 2025 – Established in 2018 by members of the National Horse Show leadership—including Bryan Baldwin, Jennifer Burger, Phillip Strassler, and Cindi Pérez—the National Horse Show Endowment was created to protect the longevity and evolution of this historic event.
Built to provide long-term financial stability, the Endowment enables the NHS to innovate, adapt, and advance over time. It also works to perpetuate and revitalize the NHS’s longstanding traditions, ensuring that younger generations understand its history and significance.
In alignment with this mission, the NHS has set a bold but attainable goal:
Raising $5 million over the next five years. This support will safeguard the future of the event while strengthening and preserving its heritage.
By sustaining both its traditions and its forward momentum, the Endowment ensures that the National Horse Show remains connected to its historic roots while continuing to evolve and inspire for decades to come.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to this year’s exhibitors and Board of Directors for their continued support, dedication, and belief in the future of the NHS.
As we look ahead, we invite you to play a meaningful role in shaping that future.
A contribution to the National Horse Show Endowment—of any size—helps ensure that the NHS can continue to innovate, honor its traditions, and serve generations of riders and horsemen to come.
If you are able, we encourage you to consider making a donation and joining us in securing the next 140 years of the National Horse Show.
HOW TO DONATE
Credit Card | Check | Stock Transfers | Annual, Biannual, or Monthly Giving
If you would like to discuss a donation method not outlined above, please reach out to jb@phelpsmediagroup.com or Marla@nhs.org.
