August 21, 2024–Entries are now open for the 2024 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and the Lowham-Ruzzo Family, taking place October 17-20, 2024, at the Salem Farm Showgrounds in Upperville, VA.
The popular four-day competition will offer a variety of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes, including exciting qualifying classes for the 2024 Washington International Horse Show. Entries close Tuesday, October, 1.
2024 WIHS Regional Horse Show cover art: “Encouragement” by Kelly Wilkinson Coffin, Ruckersville, VA, the official artist of the WIHS Regional Horse Show for the fifth year.
WIHS Regional Hunter Finals
The WIHS Regional Hunter Finals will return to the Washington International Horse Show, on Monday, October 21. Approximately the top 20 horses and 15 ponies in the WIHS Regional Hunter and WIHS Regional Pony Hunter divisions at the WIHS Regional Horse Show will qualify for the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals and WIHS Regional Pony Hunter Finals at The Show Place Arena.
MHSA Gittings Horsemanship Finals and MHSA Horsemanship Contest
The Gittings Finals will again be held at the WIHS Regional Show. Qualifiers will be notified in early October.
MHSA will host a horsemanship contest at the Regional show. The contest, which will be divided into three age groups, young juniors, older juniors, and adults, includes a written test and a hands-on horse practicum. To register, contact Kathy Meadows.
Show Highlights
- Top entries in the WIHS Regional Hunter and WIHS Regional Pony Hunter divisions automatically will qualify for the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals and WIHS Regional Pony Hunter Finals at The Show Place Arena
- Overall champions in the Children’s and Adult Hunter and Jumper divisions automatically will qualify for the WIHS Championships at The Show Place Arena
- 13th Annual Laura Pickett Excellence in Horsemanship Award presented by Victoria Lowell and Charles Ancona. Nominations open Tuesday, September 17
- MHSA Gittings Horsemanship Finals, Saturday, October 19
- USHJA Zone 3 Championship including Hunter Breeding Championship
- Grand Championships for Green Hunter, Children’s and Adult Hunters, and Children’s Hunter Pony, and Adult Jumper
- Daily hospitality in an exhibitor-friendly atmosphere
- TTR Sotheby’s International Realty returns as a presenting sponsor of the WIHS Regional Horse Show for 2024.
- Teach for America (TFA) returns as the event’s charity partner.
Handy Links
- Everything you need to know about the WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship at wihs.org/wihs-regional
- WEST-SCORING.LIVE
- Pre-order golf carts from United Metro Golf Cart
- Stabling Form
- Hotel information is included in prize list.
- Camper reservations form. For questions please contact halcock@upperville.com
- Official Photographer: Shawn McMillen Photography, https://www.shawnmcmillen.com/
- The 66th annual Washington International Horse Show will be held October 21-27, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. Learn more at wihs.org.
- Vendor Row with close proximity to show rings. Showcase your products and services to exhibitors and spectators. Contact Jennifer Webster for inquires.
- Sponsorships are available at all levels. Contact Lara McPherson for details.
Thank You to Our 2024 Champion Sponsors!
The WIHS Regional Horse Show wishes to welcome and express great appreciation for the support of our 2024 Champion Sponsors: Archie Cox • Captial Challenge Horse Show • Charles Ancona • The Heisley-Bishop Family • The Clothes Horse • Evergro • Garrison Forest School • Kim Hopkins Training and Sales • The Madeira School • Mars Equestrian™ • Maryland Horse Show Association • Orchard Manor Show Stables • The Peterson Fellows Family • United Metro Golf Cart • USHJA Zone 3 • Victoria Lowell
Entries are now open for the WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship, Oct. 17-20, 2024, at the Salem Farm Showgrounds in Upperville, VA. Enter on Horseshowing.com.
66th Annual Washington International Horse Show
October 21-27, 2024
The Show Place Arena, Prince George’s Equestrian Center, Upper Marlboro, MD
About Washington International Horse Show, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
