National Standardbred Horse Show 2026 NATIONAL
STANDARDBRED HORSE SHOW Presented by Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program
Hunter lineup at the National Standardbred Horse Show
Horse Park of New Jersey · Allentown, NJ

2026 NATIONAL STANDARDBRED HORSE SHOW

SEPTEMBER 18–20, 2026
Three days, {{ m.classCount }} classes and {{ m.divisionCount }} divisions celebrating the versatility of the Standardbred — dressage, driving, hunters, western, gymkhana and more.
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Three days of competition

What runs when

Pleasure driving in the outdoor ring
FRIDAY
September 18 · {{ friCount }} classes
Dressage and Western Dressage ride times, all pleasure driving divisions, gymkhana and the timed obstacle classes.
Full schedule
Hunter under saddle
SATURDAY
September 19 · {{ satCount }} classes
English pleasure, hunters and equitation in both rings, plus x-rails, fences and jumpers in the indoor arena. BBQ dinner to follow.
Full schedule
Western pleasure
SUNDAY
September 20 · {{ sunCount }} classes
Showmanship, in hand, western pleasure, horsemanship, ranch, trail and the championship classes.
Full schedule
New for 2026

A restructured New Jersey Bred Division

Pictured: the 2025 New Jersey Bred Champion
Jersey Bred classes now run concurrently with their parent classes instead of standing alone, so eligible horses compete at their own level and earn points toward the division championship across every eligible class.
2025 New Jersey Bred Champion
One breed, all heart

Moments from the show

In hand
Hunter lineup
Dressage
Blue ribbon winner
Showmanship
Showmanship pattern
Quiet moment
In hand lineup
Leadline champions
Ranch riding
Youth English
Dressage test
Cantering on
Braided and ready
Tack detail
Reinsmanship
Harness detail
Timed obstacle driving
Creek Dreams Photography Official photographer of the National Standardbred Horse Show · images by Renee Casavant · All rights reserved
Tack detail
8:00 AM start each day

Official Show Schedule

Classes run in the order listed and will not be held for absent exhibitors. Ring assignments: even class numbers run in the West Ring (2-Gait) and odd numbers in the East Ring (3-Gait) on Saturday and Sunday.
New Jersey Bred eligible ★ Double judged
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Barrel racing in the indoor arena

Divisions & Classes

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New Jersey Bred eligible ★ Double judged AWARD COOLER Class winner receives an award cooler
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At the show

Entries, Fees & Stabling

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HOW TO ENTER
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FEES
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Class entry fees are listed with each class. No refunds without a veterinarian’s certificate; stall, EMT and office fees are non-refundable.
PRIZE MONEY
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in class payouts
Class
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
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STABLING & CAMPING
Stalls are reserved through your online entry and assigned by the show office. All hay, grain and shavings must be purchased and brought by the competitor — none are available on site.
Horses may ship in daily or stable for the weekend. Stalls are released after Sunday’s final class — please strip your stall before departure.
Camping and RV parking are charged per parked space at the rate the Horse Park of New Jersey charges. That charge is passed directly to the competitor.
GETTING THERE
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Aerial view of the Horse Park of New Jersey
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SHOW OFFICE
Questions about entries, stabling or classes? Contact Debra McCluskey, Show Office Manager.
DEBRA MCCLUSKEY
Show Office Manager
Leadline champions

Rules & Eligibility

Every exhibitor is responsible for knowing these rules. Three are new for 2026 — gait declaration, gymkhana cross-entry, and combined classes.
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Eligibility Clarification
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New Jersey Bred Division
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Harness detail

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This show runs on the generosity of the Standardbred community. Every division, class and championship below is supported by someone who believes in these horses.
Presenting Sponsor
Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program
A 501(c)(3) organization created to ensure that retired Standardbred horses find a second career — based on a 105-acre farm in Oxford, New York, and accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Premier Division Sponsors
Sam Landy – Congress Hill Farm Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey Purple Haze Standardbred Adoption Program The Meadowlands Racetrack Triple Crown Feed United States Trotting Association Acrisure
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Sponsorships are still available
Divisions, classes, championship coolers and program ads — every level supports the horses and the exhibitors who love them.
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In Loving Memory

Remembering our friends

Emma Young Chris Young
EMMA & CHRIS YOUNG
Emma 1948–2025 · Chris 1944–2026
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Gifts made in memory
Laura Young · George Brennan
Bob Ferguson
BOB FERGUSON
1938–2025
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Gary Gregory
GARY GREGORY
1944–2025
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Don Dinero
DON DINERO
Beloved partner to Jenny & Lily
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Gifts made in memory
Lily Kirin

About the Show

The National Standardbred Horse Show is organized by the {{ m.organizer }} — a volunteer organization dedicated to proving that a Standardbred can do anything.
A quiet moment between horse and rider
Held each September at the Horse Park of New Jersey, the show brings together Standardbreds and their people from across the region for three days of dressage, driving, hunters, jumpers, western, gymkhana, in-hand and trail competition — from first-year Rookie horses to seasoned campaigners, from leadline riders to open champions.
Whether your horse just came off the track or has been showing for years, there is a division here built for exactly where you are.
Judges
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Show Staff
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SPHO-NJ Board of Directors
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