June 11–14, 2025
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
Phone:
SHOW SECRETARY
Hampton Inn & Suites
Columbus/University Area
(614)-268-8700
614-268-8700
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU
1421 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 297-9912.
614-268-8700
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Easton
3035 Stelzer Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43219
(614) 339-6900
614-268-8700
Mustang Travel Trailer Rentals
937-815-1699
614-268-8700
Hampton Inn & Suites
Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Hampton Inn & Suites
Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Hampton Inn & Suites
Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Hampton Inn & Suites
Columbus/University Area
3160 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
Embassy Suites Columbus - Airport $139/Night
Will be the Headquarters Hotel for the
The Morgan Gold Cup Horse Show
A block of rooms is now available for June 8, 2025 through June 15, 2025.
It's not too soon to book your room!
Last date to reserve is May 9th
Download
Camper Reservation
Reserve RV spots with electric/water
hookups.
Download
Sponsorship Form
Support the show and advertise your
stable.
Download
Credit Card Auth
Required for all open accounts.
Download
Stabling Request
Request stalls and tack rooms for the
week.
Stabling Request
Request stalls and tack rooms for the
week.
Stabling Request
Request stalls and tack rooms for the
week.
Stabling Request
Request stalls and tack rooms for the
week.
Leadership & Management
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
SHOW SECRETARY
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
SHOW SECRETARY
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
SHOW SECRETARY
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
SHOW SECRETARY
SHOW MANAGER
David Johnson
Springfield, IL
SHOW SECRETARY
Kelly McAllister
Dayton, OH
SHOW CHAIR
Margaret Thompson
Columbus, OH
The Judges panel
VERNON, VT
Josh Merritt
Elaine Gardner
LEXINGTON, KY
In-Hand, Carriage Driving, Dressage, Western Dressage,
Reining, Trail, Ranch Horse
Richard Smith
OCALA, FL
Hunt Seat Equitation, Road Hack, Fitting & Showmanship,
Junior Exhibitor Classes
Sarah Whitaker
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Hunter/Jumper, Over Fences, Sport Horse In-Hand
Morgan Park, English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Classic Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Saddle Seat
Equitation
The Judges panel
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
Morgan Park, English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Classic Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Saddle Seat
Equitation
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
Morgan Park, English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Classic
Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Saddle Seat
Equitation
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
Morgan Park, English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Classic
Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Saddle Seat
Equitation
Josh Merritt
VERNON, VT
Morgan Park, English Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, Classic
Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Saddle Seat
Equitation
Leadline Classes
Walk-Trot Classes
Academy Classes
Exhibitions / Opportunity
Exempt Classes
The following classes are exempt from Federation membership requirements.
Participants in these specific classes are not required to pay a Show Pass fee:
Leadline Classes
Academy Classes
Walk-Trot Classes
Exhibitions / Opportunity
Arrival & Logistics
LOCATION
Ohio State Fairgrounds
717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
GATE ENTRY
All horse trailers must enter through Gate 3 (off 17th
Ave). Have health papers ready for inspection upon
arrival.
PARKING
Trailer parking is available in the North Lot. Passes
required ($20/week).
Downloads & Resources
2024 Prize List
PDF • 2.4 MB
Pattern Book
PDF • 3.5 MB
Class Schedule
PDF • 1.1 MB
Sponsorship Form
PDF • 0.5 MB
Download & Resources
2025 Prize List
Class Schedule
Pattern Book
Sponsorship Form
2025 Prize List
Class Schedule
Pattern Book
Sponsorship Form
2025 Prize List
GAITKEEPER
Enter Online
Gaitkeeper
Enter Online
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
SafeSport Training
Must be current for all adult competitors and owners.
USEF & AMHA Requirements
SafeSport Training
Must be current for all adult competitors and owners.
Vaccination Records
Proof of EHV-1 and EHV-4 vaccinations within 6 months.
Coggins Test
Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of the show.
Stabling & Bedding
Stalls are assigned on a first-come, first-
served basis. Pre-order bedding to have it
delivered to your stall before arrival.
Stall Fee: $200
Shavings: $100
STABLING MANAGER
Sarah Jenkins
614-555-0199
SafeSport Training
Must be current for all adult competitors and owners.
Vaccination Records
Proof of EHV-1 and EHV-4 vaccinations within 6 months.
Coggins Test
Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of the show.
Negative Coggins dated within 12 months of the show.
Vaccination Records
Proof of EHV-1 and EHV-4 vaccinations within 6 months.
Coggins Test
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
Celebrating the heritage and future of the Morgan
horse since 1973. An official USEF rated
competition.
SHOW INFO
Prize List
Schedule
Officials
Results
EXHIBITORS
Online Entries
Stall Request
Feed & Bedding
Sponsorships
CONTACT
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Executive Leadership
James Sterling
President
Leading strategic initiatives and
show oversight since 2018.
Sarah Chen
Vice President
Coordinator of sponsorship and
exhibitor relations.
Eleanor Rigby
Secretary
Managing communications and
board governance records.
Michael O'Connor
Treasurer
Overseeing financial health and
fiscal planning.
James Sterling
Director 2023-2025
James Sterling
Director 2023-2025
James Sterling
Director 2023-2025
Patricia Davis
Director 2023-2025
Robert Hughes
Director 2022-2024
Linda Meyer
Director 2024-2026
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand
James Sterling
Lexington, KY
Park, Pleasure, In-Hand