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Get Ready for 11 Days of Top Sport at the 79th Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Details: September 6, 2025; By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--The Pennsylvania National Horse Show is one of the country’s most prestigious indoor equestrian events, and it is set to return to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from Oct/ 9-19, 2025!

McLain Ward on Megan Giese MediaFor 79 years, the PNHS has attracted the nation’s top riders and horses to compete for championship titles, big prize money and a place in the history books – making it a can’t-miss stop on the fall horse show calendar.

This year’s show promises thrilling competition and family-friendly fun.

Spectators can expect world-class athletes in action, from junior riders vying for top honors in the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships and the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final to Olympians and top-ranked grand prix riders facing off in the $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National.

In the addition to the competition in the ring, this year’s show will feature:

Cailin Boyle on Alexis Rumford  a free Family Fun Day on Oct. 11 from 1-4 p.m. Kids and the young at heart can enjoy face painting, wagon rides, arts and crafts, goat snuggling, behind-the-scenes tours, a scavenger hunt, horse meet and greets and more – all at no cost!

 Team Night on Oct. 17. Barns, 4-H clubs, IEA teams and groups of any kind are invited to attend the $30,000 Commonwealth Classic while simultaneously vying for special team prizes!

 performances by Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship. Tickets to this year’s featured events on Friday, Oct/ 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18, will also include entertainment from this renowned horseman!

Halie Robinson on Cica in reen Hinters Halie Robinson on Circa in Green Hunters The PNHS is also proud to continue its tradition of giving back, supporting local and national equine rescue and therapeutic riding organizations through the PNHS Foundation.

By attending, spectators not only witness equestrian excellence but also help make a difference in the community.

Mark your calendar now and join thousands of fans in Harrisburg for a week of unforgettable sport, style and tradition.

The Pennsylvania National Horse Show is where champions are made – and where memories last a lifetime.

Learn more at panational.org.

Martin's Select 54th Annual Fall Auction coming up soon

Details: September 29, 2025; By Staff Writers

LEBANON, Pa.--Please join us Friday Oct. 17 at 9:00 am at the Lebanon Fairgrounds Expo Center in Lebanon, Pa., for our big 54th ANNUAL FALL AUCTION..

Maerin auctio 1 Preview will be offered Thursday, Oct. 16 - 10sam - 6pm.

This auction will offer approximately 140+ carriages and sleighs.

The online Webcast begins at 11:100am EDT.

Non-Online vehicles and quality appointments will be sold beginning at 9:30 am.

To bid online, please go to www.martinauctioneers.hibidcom (HTTP://WWW.MARTNAUCTIONEERS.HIBID.COM)

Late consignments will be at the discretion of the auction company:

Limited amount of quality consignments will be accepted.

Coaches, Carriage, Sleighs - good quality, usable condition
Equine and Carriage industry related items to include horse and pony hanrness, livery and appointments
Most carriages with lamps (lamps will be sold separately)
For your consignments to be accepted for our live auction or online auction, we must receive multiple photos and info ASAP. Please call our office or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to consign.
Martin auction 2 Buyer's Premium and sales tax will be applied.
Auction will include: Horse drawn carriages, horse/pony wagons and sleighs, marathon 2 and 4-wheeled carriages, coach and carriage lamps, holly whips, coach horns, livery, top hats, ladies driving hats, stable fixtures, good quality books, collectibles and antiques. This is only a shortlisting.