The Peru Gazette

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LAKE PLACID NY (June 16, 2026) – The Lake Placid and I Love NY Horse Shows are returning to the North Elba Show Grounds for the 57th time this summer, bringing nearly 1,000 horses and their riders to the Adirondacks. The equestrian competitions will take place over two weeks, between June 23 and July 5, with more than $700,000 in prize money awarded.

The Lake Placid Horse Show (LPHS) takes place from June 23 – 28, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. The event will feature two weeks of Olympic-level equestrian competition. The I Love NY Horse Show is scheduled to take place from June 30 – July 5, also beginning at 8:00 a.m.; ending at approximately 5:00 p.m. each day. There will be no competition on June 29.

Tickets to the events may be purchased at the gate. Admission is as follows: free admission on Tuesdays; Wednesday – Friday $8, Saturday – Sunday  $12. Veterans receive a 50% discount.

Children 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Organizers are hosting “Community Appreciation Day sponsored by Uihlein Foundation” on Saturday, June 27 with free admission for local residents, a dog costume contest, and other family activities.

Bleacher seating is available around four separate show rings. Guests are also welcome to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a relaxed viewing experience. Well-behaved and leashed dogs are also welcome.

Competitors, their families, vendors, and spectators will enjoy recent upgrades to the horse show grounds, designed to accommodate world-class performances in any weather condition. The facility has undergone a significant renovation project over the past two years which includes a complete redesign of the grounds, an all-weather grand prix ring, new hunter rings, and expanded warm-up arenas. Renovations also include enhancements to the stabling area and vendor area set to debut this summer.

The newly designed and constructed clubhouse and VIP pavilion will welcome this year’s competitors and spectators. The enclosed, modern facility has been designed to elevate the exhibitor and spectator experience, along with space for spectator services, catering and event administration and operations. Guests can look forward to a new space, expanded dining options, upgraded VIP experiences, additional Wi-Fi access points, and the opportunity to reserve tables for each barn. This new clubhouse replaces the original structure built in the early 1980s.

“Community Appreciation Day is a way to help celebrate all the improvements made to the horse shows over the past two years,” said Philip Richter, chairman of LPHS, Inc. “We want to show our appreciation to the local community for their ongoing support. From competition ring and stabling area upgrades which the horse show undertook, to the new clubhouse which the Town of North Elba provided with financial support from the state, we now have a whole new show grounds. This has led to increased popularity of the horse show and that is translating to more riders, more horses, more sponsors, and more visitors to Lake Placid and the surrounding areas. In recognition of this successful community partnership, we invite everyone in the community to come to the horse show and enjoy all we have to offer, especially on Community Appreciation Day which will have free admission and lots of family fun attractions!”

LPHSA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization. Further information is available by calling the Lake Placid Horse Shows at 518-523-9625 or online at www.lakeplacidhorseshows.org.