Founded in 1946 by a small group of fox hunters in the post-World War II era, the Germantwon Charity Horse Show (GCHS) has grown to become one of the largest all-breed horse shows in the United States. The community’s deep-rooted love for horses and the desire to foster connections among friends, family, and animal lovers have been the driving forces behind the show’s enduring success.

How a TV Show Reignited the Love of the American Cowboy and Why the Western Industry Should Embrace It. Photography by Haley Johnson

Nominations close for these Equestrian Impact Awards on January 10th, 2025.

Kiersten Sudlow, the owner of Performeq, a mobile tack store, has been riding horses her entire life. Her mother, Fara Sudlow, is well-known among Hunter/Jumper riders in the Greater Memphis area as the proprietor of Saddles N Such in Germantown, Tennessee.