52nd Empire Arabian Spring Horse Show! May 1-3, 2026
Highlights for the 2026 Show:
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Due to the elimination of qualification requirements for 2026 regional and national shows, Empire made the decision to reduce our show to a single show and as a result, lower fees for our upcoming show. Please review the revised prize list for changes.
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Judges:
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Arabian: Larry Hoffman
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Hunter: Megan MacCallum
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Dressage: Heather Hamilton Boyer, Kristine Hamilton
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Learner: Jessica Giardini
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TBA's purchased so far include:​
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​46. (2600) Arabian Hunter Pl Ladies/Gents
102. (3268) Arabian Hunter Pl Ladies/Gents Champ
126. (2599) Arabian Western Pl Ladies/Gents
160. (3298) Arabian Western Pl Ladies/Gents Champ
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New this year - Enter Online via RingRadar!​ Click here for more information and instructions.
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$500 Jackpot Classes: English, Western, Sport Horse, Junior and Ranch Rail!
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Full complement of main ring classes
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Full Ranch division including Ranch Trail
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ARABIAN WORKING WESTERN ALLIANCE
WORKING WESTERN ALL-AROUND HIGH POINT AWARDS -
​Arabian, Half-Arabian and Performance Halter
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Trail including in-hand Trail
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2 days of Dressage and Western Dressage, all indoors
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Hunter Hack
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All breed classes
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Schooling classes
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Youth events daily
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World class Hospitality!
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors!
Jackpot Sponsors:​
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K&P Hay Sales
Grand Champion Sponsors:
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Jelich Farms
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Rollingwood Farm
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Stone Post Farm - Kim Misco
Blue Ribbon Sponsors:
Hospitality:
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3 Days:
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​Lurline Combs
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Saturday Night:​
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Jill Harris
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La Tresse Salon
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1-day:
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Julie McCormick, Yogi McCormick and Hal Fleeger
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​​​​​Patrons:
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Debbie Page-Rush​
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Snook Stables
Championship Class Sponsors:
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Kim Bergeron (x2)
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Dreams Unlimited
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Linda Fennel
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Kellyann Kash
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Lick n Chew Horsemanship (x2)
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Elizabeth Scello & Pat Glover
Class Sponsors:
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Charlie and Ginny Brown (x2)
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Missy Brucato
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Joan Kalar in memory of Joyce Kalar
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Kateri Limmer
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Linda Mancil
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Val Robinson
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Tim & Marge Roe
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Kelly Wodowski