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.