The World’s Championship Horse Show returns to Freedom Hall, August 17-24, and tickets go on sale June 21, at 10 a.m. The event is held in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair. Top Saddlebred horses from around the world take center stage during the show, with harness and Hackney ponies, roadster ponies and horses competing in the show ring as well. Divisions include Three- and Five-Gaited, Fine Harness, Saddlebred Pleasure, Equitation, Hackney/Harness Pony, Roadster, In-Hand Division and American Saddlebred.
Show days, hours, parking and ticket prices vary. Gate admission to the Kentucky State Fair is required for all performances.
Show date Time Price
Aug. 17-22 6:30 p.m. $8
Aug. 23 6:30 p.m. $11
Aug. 24 7 p.m. $11
Aug. 17-24 Morning Free, upper-level seating only
Advance Parking $5
All-session seats are $168 and include Kentucky State Fair gate admission for all 14 performances, morning and evening. Purchase tickets at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or download the advance tickets order form at kyhorseshow.com/prices.
The World’s Championship Horse Show offers pay-per-view coverage. Each day of the show is broadcast live and available for purchase at $25 per day or $150 for the entire week.
For more information about WCHS and a schedule of competitive events, visit kyhorseshow.com.
-- via KY Venues Communications