North American Nationals (NAN)
North American National 2026 – KY
North American Nationals – July 6th, 7th, and 8th 2026
Clarion Hotel Conference Center – North
Address: 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511
NAN Chair: Carrie Richmond and Sara Parr
NAN Registrars: Mary Snyder and Lauren Wood
NAN Steward: Vicky Kitzman
NAN Pre-Registration Packet – coming in Spring 2026
NAN Expanded Class List – coming in Spring 2026
2024 NAN RESULTS ARE – HERE
NAN Online Registration will open in May 2026
When can I sign up for NAN?
Registration will open for 2-3 weeks in May of 2026, at the end of the 2025/2026 show year (April 30th, 2026)
What Division is on each Day?
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE, TO BE CONFIRMED:
Day 1: OF Plastic Breed Halter • CM/AR/OS Performance
Day 2: CM Breed Halter • AR/OS Breed Halter • OF Plastic/China Performance • CM Workmanship • AR/OS Workmanship • Medallions
Day 3: OF Plastic Collectability • OF China/Resin Breed Halter • OF China/Resin Collectability • CM Glaze China Breed Halter • CM Glaze China Workmanship
What cards will be considered current for NAN 2026?
Any NAN cards with the following years listed on the card face will be considered current for NAN 2026:
- 2020/2021/2022/2023
- 2021/2022/2023/2024
- 2022/2023/2024/2025
- 2023/2024/2025/2026
- 2024/2025/2026/2027
- 2025/2026/2027/2028
- 2026/2027/2028/2029
Will any other models / Cards be eligible for NAN 2026?
Yes, there will be pricing for models with current NAN Cards, models with expired NAN Cards, and special pricing for buy-in models with no NAN Card
How can I calculate my entry fee before registration opens?
2026 NAN Fee with NAMHSA Membership
Base fee per entrant, includes 2-year NAMHSA Membership: $65.00
Base fee discount with current membership: $35.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with current NAN Card: $4.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with expired NAN Card: $8.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with *no* NAN Card: $12.00
Extra table fee for 1 day $20.00
Extra table fee for 2 days $35.00
Extra table fee for 3 days $50.00
2026 NAN Fee with No NAMSHA Membership
Base fee no membership per entrant $75.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with current NAN Card: $6.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with expired NAN Card: $12.00
Per class fee (per horse, no cap) with *no* NAN Card: $18.00
Extra table fee for 1 day $35.00
Extra table fee for 2 days $50.00
Extra table fee for 3 days $65.00
Want to support NAN?
How can I volunteer for NAN?
Fill out the 2026 Potential Judges Survey (link will open in new tab)
All judges will receive the following:
• $100 stipend per day judging
• One NAN 2026 shirt
• One NAN 2026 volunteer medallion
• One copy of the NAN 2026 program
• Lunch or $10 on the day(s) judging
Fill out the 2026 Other Volunteer Survey (link will open in new tab)
All volunteers will receive the following:
• One NAN 2026 shirt
• One NAN 2026 volunteer medallion
• One copy of the NAN 2026 program
• Lunch or $10 on the day(s) volunteering
Past NAN Results
2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2018 • 2022 • 2024
NAN Archives and FAQ
NAN Archives
Show Results, auctions and/or raffles, locations and approximate number of entrants are listed as available.
NAN FAQ
Please read our FAQ if you are considering entering NAN, whether it’s your first time, or you are a repeat NAN entrant.
References for the Show Packet, Breed List, filling out NAN cards, and more, can be found in our FAQ.
NAN Trophy Contest
The NAN trophy contest is held every other NAN year. Each NAN trophy is used for two consecutive NAN years. It is awarded to all National Champions and Reserve National Champions at NAN. Next Contest to be held prior to the 2028 NAN.
NAN
We look forward to seeing you soon!
