Allentown, NJ – The Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey (SPHO-NJ) is seeking sponsors from across the harness racing industry for the 32nd Annual Standardbred National Horse Show, September 18–20, 2026 at the Horse Park of New Jersey.
The SPHO-NJ National Standardbred Horse Show is held annually at the Horse Park of New Jersey, bringing together exhibitors, families, and breed advocates from across the region. We exist to give Standardbreds the arena to demonstrate what they’re capable of.
This show is an important part of Standardbred aftercare, as it improves the marketability of Standardbreds in second careers, ensuring they can have a soft place to land after their racing careers end.
Sponsorship support is down this year, and we’re asking our industry partners for their help ahead of our July 15 deadline to keep the show at the level our exhibitors and the breed deserve.
A strong second career market for Standardbreds benefits the entire industry: it builds the breed’s reputation, supports demand among new owners, and reinforces the case for breeding and racing them in the first place.
Sponsors are recognized in the event program, in announcements throughout the show, and across SPHO-NJ’s social media. Full 2026 sponsorship tiers, including monetary, product, and custom options, are at sphonj.org/2026-sponsorship. Deadline: July 15, 2026.
