A Grand Prix Night to Remember

Mill Spring, NC – November 1, 2026 – Regular competition at the 143rd National Horse Show culminated on Saturday, October 31, with championship honors awarded in the Junior Hunter 3’3″ divisions and two featured jumper events taking center stage: the $20,000 National Horse Show 1.35m Open Jumper Classic and the $100,000 National Horse Show National …

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Junior Hunters and Jumpers and Halloween Fun — Oh My!

Mill Spring, NC – October 31, 2026 – Junior Hunters and the Halloween spirit took over the Tryon International indoor arena on Friday at the 143rd National Horse Show. Champions were crowned in the Junior Hunter 3’6″ divisions, along with the 2026 National Horse Show Grand Hunter Champion. The evening’s competition featured the return of …

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$75,000 NHS Hunter Classic Headlines a Day of Champions and Jumper Action

Mill Spring, NC – October 30, 2026 – Amateur Owner Hunter champions opened the day’s competition at the 143rd National Horse Show, while top hunter horses and riders took center stage for the evening’s featured event, the $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic. The day concluded with the $10,000 1.30m Open Jumper Stake. $75,000 NHS …

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Hunter Champions Crowned as Jumper Competition Kicks Off

Mill Spring, NC – October 29, 2026 – Wednesday marked the exciting conclusion of the professional Hunter divisions at the 143rd National Horse Show, highlighted by the crowning of the Rockstar Grand Champion Professional Hunter. By evening, jumpers took center stage for their first two feature classes: the $5,000 1.30m Open Jumper Welcome and the …

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The Future of the Hunter Ring Takes Center Stage at NHS

Mill Spring, NC – October 28, 2026 – The future of the hunter sport was on display at the 143rd National Horse Show as talented young horses took center stage in the $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship on Tuesday evening, kicking off Week II of competition at Tryon International. Designed to support the development …

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A Day of Champions at the National Horse Show

Mill Spring, NC – October 25, 2026 – Championship ribbons were awarded to seven junior riders on Saturday in the Pérez & Bennett Under 14 Equitation, Pérez & Bennett 14–15 Equitation, and Pérez & Bennett 16–17 Equitation Divisions. The day concluded with the highly anticipated $10,000 Adult Amateur Hunter Classic, presented by Mr. & Mrs. …

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What’s New at the 2027 Winter Equestrian Festival

What’s New at the 2027 Winter Equestrian Festival The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) returns to Wellington International in 2027 for a milestone season: its 50th Anniversary. Across the 200 acres that make up the North and South properties, athletes and guests will find upgraded competition rings and expanded classes. An Expanded 2027 Competition Schedule WEF …

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Join Equestrian Aid Foundation in Supporting the 2026 SFHJA Charity Horse Show

Photo: SFHJA May 2023 USHJA National Hunter Derby Winner K&T Game of Thrones and Ella Bostwick. For many years, the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) has generously and steadfastly supported the Equestrian Aid Foundation and the equestrian community we serve. Now, we have an opportunity to support them in return. The 76th Annual SFHJA …

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Michael Britt-León and Prime Time Take the Victory in $25k USHJA International Hunter Derby

Michael Britt-León and Prime Time © ESI Photography HITS Hudson Valley VIII on September 2-6 brought the 2026 HITS Hudson Valley Summer Series to a close in grand fashion, with Championship Week garnering a coveted World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) designation. Held at the HITS showgrounds in Saugerties, New York, the week represents the culmination …

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Sailor, Ritucci, and Alfano Win $25k USHJA International Hunter Derbies across HITS Venues

Jamie Sailor and Love Story. Photo © McCool Photography “To be able to win on my birthday is definitely a gift from Love Story,” exclaimed JamieSailor, who has now tallied her second international derby win with the eight-year-old Oldenburg Gelding by Chacoon Blue owned by KHC Farms Inc. “He’s really stepping up his game, and …

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