Action in the main competition ring will stop on Friday evening, October 20, to welcome two classes of therapeutic riders who have been invited to participate in these Championships. Both an assisted and an un-assisted walk trot class will be held. Riders will compete for PNHS ribbons and a trophy and all riders will also receive a gift bag full of donated products from sponsors and vendors. Last year's riders received helmets, a riding shirt and grooming products.
Riders may qualify for these championship classes by competing at any one of the following qualifying events:
May 7 - Columbia Riding Club, Columbia, Pa.
May 28 - Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Devon, Pa.
July 8 - Friendly Horseman's Club, Denver, Pa.
August 5 - Gettysburg Riding Club, Gettysburg, Pa.
September 16 - Leg Up Farm, York, Pa.
"Last year was our first year welcoming these riders to our show and it was a huge success," said Susie Webb, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. "We have expanded our qualifying classes to include two new venues - Thorncroft Equestrian Center and Friendly Horseman's Club. We can't wait to host these championships again and to honor this year's PNHS Foundation Therapy Horse of the Year."