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Princesses & Princess Sponsorships

GCHS Princess – A Long Tradition of Service

Being selected as a Germantown Charity Horse Show Princess is more than just holding a title — it’s an honor that comes with purpose!

The Queen and Princesses serve as ambassadors who represent GCHS and their sponsoring organizations throughout their year of service. Especially during show week, our royal court embodies the warm hospitality that GCHS is known for.

The royal court supports the charitable mission of the GCHS. Active participation and volunteerism by the princesses ensure the continued success of the Germantown Charity Horse Show.

Princesses and their sponsors are a part of a long tradition that celebrates equine sports, builds community throughout the region, drives millions in revenue to the area, and allows GCHS to support local charities focused on education, families, and children.

If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, more details follow below. Or, if you would like to sponsor a princess, click here for more information.

About Being a Princess

Serving as a Princess is a unique opportunity to give back, grow personally, make lasting friendships, and become part of something bigger than yourself. Full participation is expected—and essential—to uphold the legacy of GCHS and the honor of your title.

GCHS Princess Requirements

  • Princesses must be juniors or graduating seniors in good academic standing in high school during the 2026-2027 school year to serve as a princess for the 2027 Germantown Charity Horse Show.
  • Princesses must be at least 16 years old by the end of this school year.
  • Princesses must not have previously served as a GCHS Princess.
  • Princesses must provide or arrange for their own transportation to and from events.
  • Make an appearance at a sponsoring organization’s event to share information about the show and express appreciation for their support
  • Volunteer to assist a GCHS charity with one of their events or volunteer with a GCHS show committee for a special pre-show assignment
  • Attend scheduled “Princess Meetings” to learn more about activities that will occur before, during, and after the Germantown Charity Horse Show week
  • Participate in the following important events, as well as other volunteer opportunities that may arise:
    • Princess Welcome and Introductory Meeting (Zoom), Monday, December 14, 2026
    • Mother/Daughter Orientation Social, Sunday, January 10, 2027
    • January GCHS meeting where you will be introduced to the members of GCHS, Thursday, January 21, 2027
    • Royal Ball rehearsal, Thursday, February 18, 2027
    • Royal Ball including Princess Presentation, Friday, February 19, 2027
    • Pegasus of Germantown Appreciation Event, Sunday, April 11, 2027
    • Father-Daughter Cookout, Sunday, April 25, 2027
    • Ring decorating party, Sunday, June 6, 2027. Help decorate the ring for the horse show
    • Germantown Charity Horse Show week, Monday – Saturday, June 7-12, 2027
    • Germantown Holiday Parade, Saturday, December 12, 2027. Help decorate and/or ride on GCHS’s float, and have fun being part of the GCHS crew, giving royal waves and handing out candy to parade spectators!
  • Presenting ribbons to class exhibitor winners
  • Participating in the Presentation of Princesses on Saturday night of show
  • Serving ice cream at the daily Ice Cream Social – a yummy hit!
  • Assisting Pegasus members with raffle ticket sales
  • Participating in one of the pre-show pricing parties and supporting activities for Charity’s General Store, such as selling GCHS merchandise
  • Other volunteer assignments as needed

Participation in the listed events is an essential part of serving as a GCHS Princess. Your attendance and involvement are expected, not only because these events reflect the honor and responsibility of your role, but also because your volunteer efforts directly support the success of the Germantown Charity Horse Show and its charitable mission.

Arriving on time is an important part of fulfilling your role as a GCHS Princess. It helps ensure events run smoothly and reflects positively on you and the organization. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when needed.

If you are aware of any potential scheduling conflicts, please submit them along with your Princess Application. All conflicts will be reviewed by GCHS and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: Attendance at both the Royal Ball and the Germantown Charity Horse Show is required for all Princesses. While exceptions generally cannot be made for these two cornerstone events, we understand that emergencies might arise and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Financial Obligations for Princesses and Princess Sponsors

Princess Fee

The fee to be a princess is $850 which is typically shared by the princess and the sponsoring organization (suggested $425 by each, or you may make other arrangements). The princess fee is non-refundable and covers:

  • Princess outfits to wear throughout the show week (e.g., maxi dress, hat, shirt, and skort)
  • Two tickets for you and your escort to the Royal Ball
  • One photograph by our professional photographer in your ballgown (you may order additional photos taken with your family)
  • The Princess fee of $850 is due by December 1, 2026. This may be paid via check and/or credit card by Princess families and sponsoring organizations. Checks should be made payable to GCHS and noted in the memo line as “Princess/Sponsor Fee.” Checks may be mailed to:

Germantown Charity Horse Show
P.O. Box 38102
Germantown, TN 38183

Royal Ball

A fun night of celebration, the Royal Ball honors GCHS’s Princesses and the Queen with their families and friends in attendance. This is a formal, black-tie event with a seated dinner, presentation of the royal court and dancing into the evening!

  • Each Princess’s family is expected to purchase one table for ten guests which totals $1,500. Additional tables and/or tickets may be purchased. GCHS requires one check or credit card payment per reserved table, no later than January 10, 2027.
    • The deadline for reserving tables will be announced soon.
  • Princesses are responsible for acquiring their own white formal dress for the Royal Ball

Fee Summary

  • Princess Fee of $850 (typically shared by the princess and sponsoring organization)  
  • Royal Ball table reservation for a table of ten, $1,500
  • Dress for Royal Ball

Note:  The sponsor portion is typically covered by the sponsoring organization. In some circumstances, alternate arrangements may be made directly with the princess and her family.

How to Apply to Be a Princess or Princess Sponsor

Thank you for your interest in serving as a Germantown Charity Horse Show Princess or a Princess Sponsor!

Please note: Participation as a Germantown Charity Horse Show Princess requires parental or guardian consent to your being photographed or recorded during official GCHS events. These images or recordings may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to press releases, social media, printed materials and event programs.

Potential Princesses: By submitting the form, you confirm that you and your parent(s) or guardian(s) have reviewed the princess information and expectations provided on the website and understand the responsibilities and financial commitment involved.

Please click here to express your interest in becoming a GCHS Princess volunteer.  Thank you!

Be part of something special by supporting a young lady’s opportunity to serve her community through crucial volunteer work – an essential part of the success of The Germantown Charity Horse Show.

  • As a sponsor, your organization:
    • May be recognized in multiple ways including announcements throughout the show week, in articles, in the official show program, and more
    • Helps fund a major local charitable event with real community impact
  • We encourage you to invite your princess to a meeting or event so she can be introduced to members of your organization, and provide an opportunity for her to share information about herself and her volunteer work as a princess
  • As a valued sponsor, you will also receive an invitation to purchase tickets to the Royal Ball, an elegant evening which includes a GCHS Royal Court presentation, dinner and dancing
  • Sponsoring Costs
    • The princess sponsor fee for the club/organization is typically half of the $850 princess fee, $425, and is payable to GCHS
    • In addition, each princess also pays $425

Note: The sponsor portion is typically covered by the organization. In some circumstances, alternate arrangements may be made directly with the princess and her family.

Next Steps

  • Sponsoring organizations with a prospective princess: Please click here to fill out your request. The sponsoring organization should confirm that the princess applicant’s parent(s)/guardian(s) have reviewed and agreed to the expectations provided on the website.
  • Sponsoring organizations seeking a princess to sponsor: Please click here to fill out your request.

Questions!

Please reach out to one of the Princess Committee Co-Chairs with any questions at CharityHorseShow@GCHS.org or call:
Kayla Benson, mobile: 901-570-6094
Mindy Hanisco, mobile: 901-233-3220