LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Fair Board, owner and operator of the World’s Championship Horse Show, has announced the addition of two new classes and changes to 16 classes for the 2024 show.

These changes enable exhibitors to continue to show at the event following recent decisions by the American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association (ASHBA) to relocate their sweepstakes and futurity classes.

“The World’s Championship Horse Show is stepping into a new era that enhances the show and adds to the prestige of this iconic event,” said David S. Beck, president and CEO of Kentucky Venues. “With the recent announcement of ASHBA relocating its futurity and sweepstakes classes, the Kentucky State Fair Board announced a significant increase in prize money and class additions to the show. Our team is confident this year’s show will be an outstanding experience for the entire Saddlebred community.”

The full list of changes is available below, which includes class name changes, new classes, and class removals. The prize list for the 2024 World’s Championship Horse Show will be released in May.

The following class names and prize money will be updated to the following:

Class 1 from: ASHBA National Futurity – Weanlings

To: WCHS Futurity – Weanlings

Prize money: $40,500

 

Class 5 from: ASHBA National Futurity – Yearlings

To: WCHS Futurity – Yearlings

Prize money: $40,500

           

Class 29 from: Bill Wise ASHBA Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Fine Harness

To: Bill Wise WCHS Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Fine Harness

Prize money: $12,000

 

Class 33 from: Bill Wise ASHBA Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Three-Gaited Park Pleasure

To: Bill Wise WCHS Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Three-Gaited Park Pleasure

Prize money: $12,000

 

Class 38 from: Bill Wise ASHBA Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Three-Gaited

To: Bill Wise WCHS Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Three-Gaited

Prize money: $12,000

 

Class 43 from: Bill Wise ASHBA Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Five-Gaited

To: Bill Wise WCHS Sweepstakes Four-Year-Old Five-Gaited

Prize money: $12,000

 

Class 63 from: ASHBA National Futurity - Three-Year-Old Three-Gaited Park Pleasure

To: WCHS Futurity - Three-Year-Old Three-Gaited Park Pleasure

Prize money: $17,000

 

Class 111 from: ASHBA National Futurity - Two-Year-Old Fine Harness

To: WCHS Futurity - Two-Year-Old Fine Harness

Prize money: $40,500

 

Class 115 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity – Five Gaited

To: WCHS Futurity - Three-Year-Old – Five Gaited

Prize money: $17,000

 

Class 118 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity - Fine Harness

To: WCHS Futurity - Three-Year-Old - Fine Harness

Prize money: $17,000

 

Class 121 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity – Three Gaited

To: WCHS Futurity - Three-Year-Old– Three Gaited

Prize money: $17,000

 

Class 124 from: ASHBA National Futurity – Two-Year-Old Three-Gaited

To: WCHS Futurity - Two-Year-Old Three-Gaited

Prize money: $40,500

 

Class 131 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity – Three Gaited Park

To: WCHS Futurity - Three-Year-Old - Three Gaited Park

Prize money: $17,000

 

Class 192 from: ASHBA National Futurity - Two-Year-Old Fine Harness Finals - Class 111 (if necessary)

To: WCHS Futurity - Two-Year-Old Fine Harness Finals – Class 111 (if necessary)

 

Class 202 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity - Fine Harness Finals - Class 118 (if necessary)

To: WCHS Futurity Three-Year-Old - Fine Harness Finals - Class 118 (if necessary)

 

Class 208 from: ASHBA National Three-Year-Old Futurity – Five-Gaited Finals – Class 115 (if necessary)

To: WCHS Futurity Three-Year-Old – Five-Gaited Finals – Class 115 (if necessary)

 

The following classes will be added to the 2024 World’s Championship Horse Show:

ASB Walk-Trot, Rider 12 Years Old & Under Show Pleasure

Entry Fee: $120

Prize Money: $1,500

 

ASB Walk-Trot, Rider 12 Years Old & Under Show Pleasure Championship

Entry Fee: $40 nom

Prize Money: $2,500 

The following classes will not be held at the 2024 World’s Championship Horse Show:

Class 107 Breeder’s Challenge Stake

Class 127 ASHBA National Amateur Futurity – Weanlings

Class 135 ASHBA National Amateur Futurity – Yearlings

Class 142 ASHBA National Amateur Three-Year-Old Futurity – Three-Gaited Park Pleasure

Class 144 ASHBA National Amateur Futurity – Two-Year-Old In-Hand

Class 198 Breeder’s Challenge Stake Class 107 (if necessary)