FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026

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 the show’s popular Costume Jumper Class, as 1.40m jumpers took center stage for a festive night of thrilling competition.

Junior Hunter Champions Crowned

CONSENT & OLIVIA SWEETNAM

Overall Junior Hunter Grand Champion

The “Huntland” Perpetual Cup
Owner: Kat Fuqua

CONSENT & OLIVIA SWEETNAM

Small Junior Hunter Grand Champion

The “Follow Me” Challenge Trophy

Owner: Kat Fuqua

ICONIC & ADELE DEWAR

Small Junior Hunter 15 & U Champion

Owner: Adele Dewar

CONSENT & OLIVIA SWEETNAM

Small Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion
Owner: Kat Fuqua

CASINO CASH & BROOKE HAGERTY

Large Junior Hunter Grand Champion

The “Cantitoe Farm” Challenge Trophy

Owner: The Hagerty Family

EMI RICHARD & CAPALDI

Large Junior Hunter 15 & U Champion

Owner: Rivers Edge

CASINO CASH & BROOKE HAGERTY

Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion

Owner: The Hagerty Family

National Horse Show Hunter Grand Champion

KAIDEN & JOHN FRENCH

National Horse Show Grand Hunter Champion
Owner: Little Brook LLC

The “Lucadore” Perpetual Cup

To be awarded to the horse accumulating the most points in one of the following sections: Green Hunter, Green Conformation, High Performance Conformation, High Performance, Junior Hunter 3’6” and Amateur Owner 3’6” sections. 

Costume Jumper Class Returns to NHS

Halloween spirit took center stage at the 143rd National Horse Show as the Costume Jumper Class brought a festive twist to Friday evening’s competition! Horse-and-rider combinations competing in the $20,000 1.40m Open Speed Stake showcased their creativity with imaginative costumes, adding an extra element of fun to the action as they vied for top honors in the class.

Guy McLean Special Exhibition

Renowned horseman and entertainer Guy McLean once again brought his extraordinary talents to the 143rd National Horse Show on Friday evening, delivering a captivating exhibition that celebrated the remarkable bond between horse and rider.

Don't miss one final opportunity to see McLean in action on Saturday, October 31, ahead of the evening’s featured competition!

NHS Candid Gallery

The 143rd National Horse Show is officially underway! Make sure to check out our candid gallery daily to see if you can spot yourself.

NHS Quick Links

The NHS livestream is completely free to watch and will be live on nhs.org starting tomorrow morning.

The National Horse Show's 2026 orders and results are provided by Show Management System.

Features daily class offerings. For more info, check out the 2026 NHS Prize List.