The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show: Exciting Competition and Family Fun!

The 65th annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair caps off the summer with three days of non-rated competition. A full slate of classes offered by the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show gives hunter and jumper riders the opportunity to show before large crowds in a fun-filled, country fair atmosphere. Held Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend, August 30, 31 and September 1, 2008 the show has been a Labor Day tradition for generations of families for over half a century.

It is hard to believe, but we have already started planning and preparing for the 2008 Ludwigs Corner Horse Show! While it is still months away, there are many people hard at work getting it organized and trying to make it even better than last year.

Trainers, Riders and Families....Interested in sponsoring a Division Award, Gift Basket or other? Please contact Wendy Silverwood, by clicking here for more info on getting your Farm/Business name out there or contributing to this year's show.

Have you moved recently? We will be mailing out the prize lists for the show in the next couple months. Please help us ensure you get your prize list in a timely manner by making sure we have your current address. Click here to send us an email with your current address.

We are always looking to improve the show, so feel free to contact us with any other ideas or suggestions. Click here to send us an email or contact us at 610-458-3344.

More than 500 horses compete in the show, held at the 33-acre Ludwig’s Corner horse show grounds, located in the beautiful rolling Chester County countryside near Glenmoore, PA (at the intersections of routes 100 and 401).The show runs non-stop from 8 am to 6 pm each day. Divisions include equitation, LCHSA Medal, CCHSA Medal, short stirrup, leadline, hunters, pleasure, jumper classics and hunter classics. Other classes include ladies’side saddle, hunt team, hunter pairs and a family class. Among the fun classes is a Daddy Leadline, walk/trot optional, open to all fathers of exhibitors with ribbons to all. Limited stabling is available.

The show’s highlight is the $7,500 Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association Jumper Classic “mini-prix”, sponsored by  Lexus of Chester Springs

In addition to exciting equestrian competition, hours of fun for all ages will be provided by the Country Fair, which features a selection of mechanical and stationary rides for children, games, and delicious food. Don't forget the  “Shops at Ludwig’s Corner,” a collection of  local and national vendors. Guests will be able to shop for everything from fudge to teak furniture, fine art to fashions, and show souvenirs to equestrian supplies.

The show runs non-stop from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Every day at Ludwigs will have a special entertainment feature. Pony Rides will be available throughout the show. Ludwigs always provides a demonstration by the Pickering Hunt Pony Club Games team.

On Sunday, there will be a Carriage Exhibition in the main ring, followed by a Pleasure Drive through the beautiful country side. On Monday, an antique and classic car show and flea market will add to the fun. In addition to antique and classic cars, the show will feature hot rods,  street rods, and antique tractors. 

The event is raising money to expand the use of the grounds as a community resource and is committed to preserving and protecting the horse tradition of Chester County through open space and community involvement. The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association created a non-profit foundation devoted to keeping the 33-acre show grounds as open space. The Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association intends to continue to renovate the grounds, adding a permanent storage building, permanent stabling and a new training ring.

Photos Courtesy of Ed Bacon, Amy Dragoo Photography, Dunwoody Zook, and Bill Venditta.
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