The Empire State Fall Show is the longest continually-operated, and largest AQHA- approved show in New York. Its success is due to the dedication of exhibitors, breeders, trainers and leaders, many representing the second or third generation to support the show. The Empire State Quarter Horse Association sponsore its first show in 1962 at the Tompkins County Arena in Trumansburg. In 1963 the Empire State Fall Show moved to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, accommodating a slate of 46 classes and sprints for registered horses. Events included halter, reining, roping, cutting and western riding, as well as pleasure and youth classes. English pleasure was the seed from which the current hunter under saddle class was born. As more exhibitors expressed an interest in showing their American Quarter Horses in an English saddle on the flat and over fences, the show added hunter classes to the program. Eventually, the show was expanded to four days of competition, and became the premiere show on the East Coast. Exhibitors from surrounding states and Canada viewed it as a gateway to the All American Quarter Horse Congress.

Many outstanding horses passed through this gate, including two-time AQHA World Championship Show Superhorse, Itchin Easy, and five-time AQHA World Champion, Physical Ed.

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