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Prize List Now Available For 2026 Pennsylvania National Horse Show

Harrisburg, Pa. – July 20, 2026 – The 2026 Pennsylvania National Horse Show prize list is now available here, with entries now open at entries.showmanagementsystem.com.

The 80th annual PNHS will be held October 8-18, 2026, at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa., with new additions for 2026 including the PNHS Children’s and Adult Medal Finals.

NEW for 2026:
  • Increased trainer bonuses – Trainer bonuses have been doubled from $20,000 to $40,000! This now includes the $20,000 Leading Trainer Awards, $10,000 Leading 3′ Green Trainer Awards and $10,000 Leading 3’3″ Green Trainer Awards
  • Expanded grooms’ bonuses – $200 cash bonuses to the grooms of all division champions, thanks to Marshall+Sterling
  • The PNHS Children’s Medal Final and the PNHS Adult Medal Final
  • More than $100,000 in additional prize money across all hunter divisions, including:
    • $140,000 Junior Hunters
    • $95,000 Pro Hunters
    • $50,000 Green 3’ – 3’3” Hunter Divisions
    • $80,000 Amateur-Owner Hunters
    • $56,000 Pony Hunters
    • $40,000 Adult Amateurs
    • $30,000 Children’s Hunters
    • $25,000 Professional Division 3’6”– 4’ Winners Stake
The 2026 PNHS will offer expanded trainer bonuses, with the Leading Trainer Awards doubling from $10,000 to $20,000. (Pictured are the 2025 winners).
Returning favorites and prestigious championships:
  • $100,000 Grand Prix de Penn National
  • USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final
  • Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships
  • $30,000 Commonwealth Classic (featuring Team Night!)
  • NCEA/USEF Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East
  • Penn National Hunter and Jumper Championships
  • and much more!

Entries will close as follows, and qualifying lists will be made available as soon as possible after the final close of all equitation and side saddle entries:

  • Hunter and jumper divisions – Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • Equitation and side saddle classes – Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Hunt Night entries will be accepted by way of a nomination form or a letter from the Master of the Hunt stating the individual’s or Hunt’s intention to compete. Hunt Night nominations are due by September 2, 2026.