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Don't miss Horse World Expo, the BIGGEST EVENT of the new year for horse lovers

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December 30, 2025

By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--The 23rd Annual Horse World Expo and Theatre Equus returns in 2026!

There's something for all ages and all disciplines.

Whether you're an avid equestrian of just love horses, there's something at Horse World Expo for you.

The world of horses comes to the 25-acre climate-controlled Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg March 5 - 8, 2026.

Horse World Expo, the mid-Atlantic region’s largest equestrian expo, features four days of non-stop education, entertainment and shopping.

Scores of horses of all breeds and types and an international cast of leading equestrian clinicians and entertainers draw tens of thousands of horse enthusiasts from across the eastern United States and beyond.

Vendors will fill over 500 booths in the Expo Hall with an overwhelming selection of horse related merchandise for browsing and buying.

Visitors can learn about a variety of breeds on Breed Row and meet breeding stallions up close on Stallion Avenue.

The latest in horse keeping technology will be featured at the show along with apparel, barns, artwork, books, equestrian vacations, feed, trailers, tack, training, schools and much more.

Theatre Equus, A Musical Equine Revue, is a professionally choreographed and scripted show in which humans and horses partner to perform remarkable feats of daring and beauty.

Theatre Equus will be held in conjunction with the Expo on the evenings of March 6 & 7 starting at 8:30pm and lasting just under 2 hours.

Geared to all ages, Theatre Equus is an evening of family entertainment starring horses -- part Wild West show, part equestrian ballet and part equestrian theater.

Performances by some of the country’s most highly trained horses and their human partners are accompanied by concert quality music, enhanced lighting and narration.

Special features at Horse World Expo include:

Trail Champions Challenge, held Saturday morning, is a timed and judged event in which competitors of all ages compete for cash and prizes.

Competitors and their horses will negotiate a difficult set of obstacles that test athleticism, horsemanship and the communication and bond between horse and rider.

Equi-Tainment! A Musical Equine Variety Show will showcase amateur drill teams, musical freestyles, mounted archery, carriage racing, tricks and other exciting and entertaining displays of horsemanship.

The clinic and demonstration schedule at Horse World Expo is unrivaled! With over 160 hours of clinics, demonstrations and entertainment, you are sure to find something to learn, something to do and something to smile about. Visit www.horseworldexpo additional information.

Skip the lines for Horse World Expo and get the best seats for Theatre Equus - purchase tickets in advance at https://www.horseworldexp.com/buy-tickets/

Tickets go on sale in November and make great gifts!

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races!!!

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January 16, 2026

By Staff Writers

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--The Point-to-Point race season is about to get underway!

Heading up the Hill in the Open Race at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races Point. (Photo by Jim Graham)The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point is scheduled for Sunday, April 5.

This is the oldest point-to-point in the Delaware Valley and the proceeds will benefit the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s environmental education and watershed conservation programs.

The Presenting Sponsor is the Radnor Hunt Foxhunters & The Hounds Foundation.

Race day offers fun and exciting pony and horse races, a parade of foxhounds, antique cars and a children’s activities area.

The day begins at 12 Noon with the four pony races on the flat as well as bouncy pony races for children and adults and a Spoon Egg Race for ages 2-8.

Medium Pony Race – Will Sickler on Charleston at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races. (Photo by Jim Graham.)At 1:45 PM jump races begin with the Ladies’ Race followed by the Amateur Apprentice, Novice, Open and conclude with the Side Saddle Race at 3:45 PM.

Gates open at 11 AM off Route 842 with preferred parking ($70) near the finish line and general admission parking for ($40) per car.

It's cash only at the gate on race day for parking.

Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase from the On The Roll food truck.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Online auction.

Check out the items at 32AuctionsLLC.

The bidding begins on Feb. 15 and closes at 8 PM on race day.

Bouncy Pony Races at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races. (Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe.)Some of the auction items include a trip, artwork, restaurant certificates, jewelry, and Devon Horse Show box seats.

The H.E. Myrick Conservation Center is the headquarters of the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC).

The 318-acre property is located in Pocopson Township along Route 842, six miles west of West Chester and three miles east of Unionville.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact Betsy @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-793-1090. Visit www.brandywineredclay.org for more information.