The Pennsylvania National Horse Show is currently underway at the Farm Show Complex in Dauphin County, featuring top equestrian competitors from across the nation and internationally. This 11-day event showcases a range of hunter and jumper competitions for both junior and adult riders, culminating in the highly anticipated Grand Prix de Penn National on Saturday, which offers a $100,000 grand prize. The event also includes special demonstrations, such as performances by the double Dan horsemanship team.
Participants and their horses, many transported from overseas, are engaged in rigorous preparation, including practice rounds and grooming, to ensure peak performance. The competition intensifies throughout the week with increasing jump heights and difficulty levels, serving as a prestigious year-end championship for riders who have qualified to compete. While most activities are free to attend, tickets are required for the Friday and Saturday Grand Prix events.