It’s hard to believe that the final months for the 2025 show season are here already. The calendar will close out with a bang as it always does, with plenty of major events and national championships for every equestrian fan to enjoy.
October 4-11, 2025
Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show
Oklahoma City, Okla.
The Morgan show community kicks off the month of October with its world championship show, where the best of this versatile breed come to compete. The host venue at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds has undergone major renovation and development this year, promising an exciting experience for veteran exhibitors and first time Grand National visitors alike.
Learn more: gnwcmhs.com
Livestream: gnwcmhs.com/mgn-live
October 9-11, 2025
IFSHA Grand National Championship Horse Show
Lexington, Va.
The national championship show for Friesian and Part Friesian show horses makes its debut in a new location at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va. Attendees will see these stunning horses shown in-hand, in harness, and under saddle in classes that include dressage, saddle seat, western, and more.
Learn more: www.facebook.com/IFSHAFriesian
October 12, 2025
Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final
Harrisburg, Pa.
One of the most prestigious achievements for junior hunter seat equitation riders, the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final is a highlight of the historic Pennsylvania National Horse Show every fall. Tune in on USEF Network to see the future of the sport.
Learn more: www.usef.org
Livestream: USEF.org/Network
October 12-15, 2025
IALHA National Championship Show
Ocala, Fla.
The national show for Andalusian and Lusitano horses in the U.S. is celebrating 30 years in 2025 as Iberian horses make the journey to the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. In addition to purebred and part-bred Andalusians and Lusitanos, the show hosts USEF-licensed Friesian classes and a Western Dressage Association of America section open to all breeds.
Learn more: ialha.org
October 16-25, 2025
Arabian Horse Association U.S. Nationals
Tulsa, Okla.
The versatility of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses is on display at Tulsa’s Expo Square in October where horses compete for national titles in a wide range of classes. Spectators can see everything from working ranch horses to dazzling halter horses along with ridden and driven show classes in the main coliseum, all in a single day at U.S. Nationals.
Learn more: www.arabianhorses.org
Livestream: www.arabianhorses.org
October 19, 2025
USEF/NCEA Hunter Seat Medal Finals – East
Harrisburg, Pa.
Junior riders get a taste of what it’s like to compete in the NCEA varsity equestrian format through the USEF/NCEA Hunter Seat Medals. The East finals will take place at Pennsylvania National Horse Show where finalists showcase their horsemanship skills over three phases in a single day.
Learn more: www.usef.org
Livestream: USEF.org/Network
October 21-25, 2025
Ocala International Horse Show
Ocala, Fla.
Saddlebreds and Hackneys and their fans will be soaking in some fall Florida sunshine in the main arena at Ocala’s World Equestrian Center. A relatively new addition to the fall show schedule, Ocala has become a favorite stop on the circuit where everyone from Academy riders through national champion horses and ponies get their moment in the spotlight.
Learn more: ocalainternationalhorseshow.com
Livestream: www.richfieldvideo.com
Watch Past Shows On-Demand on USEF Network
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USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship
Aug. 15-17, 2025
Rancho Murieta, Calif.
Gallery: National Show Horse Finals
Championship season is in full swing for US Equestrian National Affiliates. Last week, the National Show Horse Registry Finals took place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
New York Regional Morgan Horse Show
Sept. 10-13, 2025
Syracuse, N.Y.
WDAA World Championship
Sept. 16-20, 2025
Guthrie, Okla.
Gallery: Arabian Sport Horse Nationals
The athleticism and versatility of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses was on display last week at the Arabian Horse Association Sport Horse National Championship.
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St. Louis National Charity
Sept. 24-27
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Show
Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2025
Ocala, Fla.