03/04/2026
Come visit Kentucky Horse Park to see this amazing show where english & western dressage, jumping, and ranch riding get to be done Bridleless and judged on the foundational aspects of Liberty!! Of course, there are also all of your fun liberty and freestyle classes!
To our ELO family,
As we prepare for the 2026 ELO Liberty & Bridleless Nationals, we have an important update regarding our venue. While our journey has taken an unexpected turn, we are thrilled to announce that we are landing somewhere truly special.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are moving our 2026 Nationals from Tryon to the iconic Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) in Lexington, KY.
The Details Stay the Same:
📅 Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2026 📍 New Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Transparency is key to our community. This change was not part of our original plan. Unfortunately, Tryon recently booked the National Horse Show for the same weekend. Despite having a signed contract, it became clear that our event would not be given the priority it deserves. After exhausting every possible avenue to protect our spot, we chose to pivot rather than compromise on the quality of your experience.
While the shift was unexpected, we are moving forward with incredible optimism! Scrambling for a last-minute venue of this caliber was a challenge, but finding a home at the Kentucky Horse Park is a massive win for our organization.
Competing at the KHP is a bucket-list item for many equestrians AND for many of our members, Lexington offers a more central and accessible travel route.
We understand this change may cause some logistical adjustments, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility. We navigated this with your best interests at heart, refusing to settle for anything less than a premier national-level stage.
Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more details regarding the event very soon.
Thank you for your unwavering support and for "riding" with us through the pivots. We can’t wait to see you in Kentucky this October!
Onward to Lexington,
The Equine Liberty Organization Team