The National Horse Show
November, 1967
The National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden made its debut October 22, 1883, the same night the Metropolitan Opera House opened its doors for the first time. Since then, it has been the ne plus ultra of equestrian events and the formal opening of New York's social season. Hundreds of the world's best-bred mounts are entered every year, for cups, cash and acclaim. Hunters demonstrate their courage and expertise at taking the hurdles; sleek saddle horses--"peacocks of the show world"...
