Meet WIHS Course Designer Alan Wade

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017–Throughout the past several months, Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland, has been crafting one of the most important elements of the 2017 Washington International Horse Show. From formative sketches and drawings that begin with pencil and paper, Wade wil

Kathy Kusner Inducted Into WIHS Hall of Fame

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017–While a car accident isn’t the best way to start a horse show, there was nowhere else to go but up for the then 18-year-old Kathy Kusner.
Kusner “didn’t have a horse, ever,” so the opportunity to catch-ride at WIHS was extrem

Riders to Watch at the 2017 WIHS

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017– Kent Farrington; Chicago, Ill. /Wellington, Fla.: Ranked the number one rider in the world, Olympic silver medalist Kent Farrington comes to WIHS trying to gain points for the 2018 Longines FEI World Cup JumpingTM Finals, held in Paris, France

What To Do In DC!

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017–It’s all about the competition, but you’re in the center of the nation’s capital city. Check out what you can do between rounds just minutes from Capital One Arena, just a half mile walk from the White House.

Shopping at the Washington International Horse Show

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017–As the weather cools and fall approaches in downtown Washington, D.C., the concourse at Capital One Arena is most commonly filled with hockey fans. However, for six days in October, it is nirvana for show jumping fans and shopaholics. WIHS not only t

Insights from WIHS Youth Ambassador Jenna Zimmerman

Washington, Oct. 17, 2017–Have you ever wondered who those teenagers are running around the Capital One Arena wearing Washington International Horse Show gear? Well, we’re the WIHS Junior Committee!
We are the 26 right-hand-people for the WIHS Staff in charge of variou

ABOUT WIHS

WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition, and holds the highest rating,  CSI5*-W, awarded by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, as well as a US Equestrian 6* Jumpers and  Premier Hunters. It is recognized by the US Hunter Jumper Association, Maryland Horse Show Association, and Virginia Horse Show Association. WIHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.