TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026

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 of the sport's next generation of equine athletes, the championship welcomed five-, six-, and seven-year-old horses for an opportunity to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience in the ring and on a national stage.

Augusta Iwasaki Sweeps the Podium in NHS $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship

A talented field of 19 horse-and-rider combinations competed for top honors Tuesday evening during the second annual NHS $10,000 Young / Green Hunter Championship. Following two rounds of competition that showcased the precision, style, and promising potential of the sport's rising stars, Augusta Iwasaki and Celebration, a 6-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Knees 2 Nose LLC, emerged victorious with a combined score of 175.5, capturing the coveted championship title at the 143rd National Horse Show.

AUGUSTA IWASAKI & CELEBRATION

CHAMPION

AUGUSTA IWASAKI & EVER SO CLEAR

RESERVE CHAMPION

AUGUSTA IWASAKI &

EL PORVENIR ZARA

THIRD PLACE

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