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World Championship Horse Show Part of State Fair Again

By Associated Press

Louisville, KY – The World's Championship Horse Show returns to the Kentucky State Fair this August for its 107th year.

The international equine event features more than 2,000 horses competing for more than $1 million in premiums, drawing people from around the world.

Horses will compete in eight different divisions showcasing five-gaited, three-gaited, fine harness, saddlebred pleasure, saddlebred equitation, hackney/harness ponies, roadster ponies and roadster horses.

The show features free morning performances Aug. 22 through Aug. 27 with paid gate admission to the fair.