Louisville, Ky. – Experience the excitement of the American Saddlebred, the Hackney Pony, and Road Horses at the World’s Championship Horse Show this week in Louisville, Ky., at the world-renowned Kentucky State Fair. This exciting event kicked off Saturday, August 19, and runs through Saturday, August 26.

Attracting spectators and exhibitors from around the world, nearly 2,000 horses will compete in historic Freedom Hall for over $1 million in awards during the seven-day event. Held since 1906 at the Kentucky State Fair, the World’s Championship Horse Show includes divisions for Three-Gaited, Five-Gaited, Fine Harness, Saddlebred Pleasure, Saddle Seat Equitation, Hackney/Harness Ponies, Roadster, In-Hand, and American Saddlebreds. Each division includes classes for amateurs, ladies, and junior exhibitors, as well as young horses and ponies. The Saddle Seat division in particular is extremely strong and competitive.

Learn more about the breeds and divisions represented.

Individuals who win their respective classes will receive roses along with the title of World’s Champion (WC). Horses can also earn the titles of World’s Grand Champion (WGC) and World’s Champion of Champions (WCC).

Ticket information, a schedule of events, results, and the live stream are available online.

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has a large presence at this national event, including activities for youth, the Stallion Sweeps program, and much more. In addition, catch up on the latest news in the American Saddlebred Daily publication.

The American Hackney Society (AHHS) will host a reception and social honoring the 2017 Lee and Beverly Dunn AHHS Kentucky State Fair Hall of Fame inductees on Wednesday, August 23.

Additionally, the 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars and Stripes teams will be recognized Friday evening, August 25 during the evening session for their recent gold and silver medal finishes at the 2017 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational/Test Event.

Finals Night begins Saturday evening, August 26, at 6:30 p.m. EST. The evening begins with the Ladies’ Three-Gaited Championship and ends with the prestigious $10,000 Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship.

US Equestrian has a presence at the World’s Championship Horse Show and their merchandise booth is located in the Northwing.

Find out more information about the World’s Championship Horse Show at www.kystatefair.org/wchs/.

Find out about US Equestrian’s 29 breeds and disciplines and their respective affiliate organizations.

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