Lexington, Ky. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is headed back to Nampa, Idaho, for the 2018 Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 18-22, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park. Arabian horse trainers and exhibitors travel from all over the United States and Canada to participate. This unique show is the only Sport Horse competition offered by a breed association.
Celebrating its 16th anniversary, Sport Horse Nationals is set to welcome over 1,600 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses this year. Spectators will enjoy around 120 different classes, including dressage, speed jumper, and carriage pleasure driving. Competition begins at 8:00 a.m. MDT on Tuesday, September 18, and will go until the very end of the show on Saturday, September 22. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Admission and parking to the show is free to the public.
Download the official Sport Horse Nationals show app by visiting my.yapp.us/AHASHN. A live feed is also available for the show.
Sport Horse Nationals promises more than just fierce competition! The shopping, social events, and educational activities create a robust itinerary for the entirety of the show. Newcomers looking to learn more about the Arabian horse can take a behind the scenes tour with the Total Arabian Interaction and Learning (T.A.I.L.) program. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the mini museum exhibit, A Tour of Arabian Horse Legends, where you can take a walk back in time and explore past Arabian horse trainers, breeders, organizations, and horses of yesteryear. Find a full list of daily activities and events here.
The Arabian Horse Association is a recognized affiliate of US Equestrian. Keep up with the Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show by following AHA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #ahaSHN18.
Visit the US Equestrian Learning Center to watch videos about the history and heritage of the Arabian horse, Arabian horse conformation, and mane and tail care with Cynthia Richardson. Join the conversation and follow US Equestrian on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #JoinTheJoy.