The 2026 Connecticut Morgan Horse Show will unfold at the iconic Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds, 1305 Memorial Ave in West Springfield, MA. It’s our home away from home, where the coffee is strong, the competition is deep, and the Morgan community comes together in true Northeastern style. We can’t wait to welcome you!

The 2026 edition of the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show will take place on Wednesday June 3rd to Saturday June 6th, 2026. Horses are permitted to arrive on the property no earlier than Sunday, May 31st.

Yes, the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show is a USEF sanctioned show, the following members must complete SafeSport.

Competing members: Any member 18 years or older, including amateur, professional, and junior members who are 18+

Owners: Owners with an annual, three-year, or lifetime membership

Officials and staff: Licensed officials, Chefs d'Equipe, staff, board members, and competition management.

Professionals: Coaches, human physios, farriers, trainers, and veterinarians.

Selectors: Selectors hired or contracted by USEF. 

The Connecticut Morgan Horse Show offers a wide range of divisions including: Park Saddle, Park Harness, English Pleasure, English Pleasure Driving, Classic Pleasure, Classic Pleasure Driving, Hunter Seat, Western, Equitation, Roadster, Roadhack, Carriage Driving, Driven Dressage, and Academy.

Please note the Connecticut Morgan Open Horse Show does not offer jumping and ridden dressage at this time.

Please check back for announcements regarding the 2026 Connecticut Morgan Horse Show judging panel.

The Connecticut Morgan Horse Show is excited to welcome back Howie Schatzberg to the winner’s enclosure. Photography will be provided in the coliseum arena and carriage field. To view photographs for place an order from the 2026 edition of the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show click here!

The 2026 edition of the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show is made possible in part by CMHA’s continued partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation. We invite guests to tune-in live on the USEFNetwork.

To access the livestream click here or visit: www.usef.org/network

The 2026 Connecticut Morgan Horse Show stream is produced by Vision of 8

In addition to a limited number of camper spots on the fairgrounds, there are a number of hotels located close to the fairgrounds including: MGM Springfield, Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, and Holiday Inn Express Springfield Downtown by IHG.

We also recommend home rentals such and Airbnb and Verbo.

Open to all CMHA members and all disciplines, the Triple Crown honors teams who achieve the ultimate feat: winning Grand Champion at

• the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show,

• the New England Regional, and

• the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show

…all in the same (or comparable) class within one competition year.

Triple Crown winners receive the royal treatment: a special trophy presented at our Opening Night Gala, a spotlight in the Connecticut Morgan Horse Show Prizelist, and complimentary featured signage at the show—because legends deserve to be seen.