Show Jumping, Entertainment, Disguises & Surprises!
Full of fun and exciting equestrian sport, WIHS Barn Night brings together groups from local barns and organizations for an entertaining evening of competition, thrilling exhibitions, surprises and giveaways, plus costumes! Young or not so young, you’re sure to enjoy WIHS Barn Night, now being held on a family-friendly Friday night!
The night will start with the $63,000 Accumulator Costume Class, where elite riders and their horses compete in full disguise. The night continues with the Shetland Pony Steeplechase Races, followed by Sylvia Zerbini’s Grande Liberté, and ends with an autograph session!
Barns are encouraged to participate in a variety of contests for fantastic prizes! This year’s MARS Barn Night theme is “Wild for WIHS,” so start planning your safari-themed outfits! Learn more below on how to participate in Barn Night contests.
• Largest Group Contest: overall: ENTICEMENT STABLES
Prize: Golf Cart courtesy of United Metro Golf Cart
Reserve MD group: QUINN HAVEN STABLES, Reserve VA group: TAMARACK STABLES
• Best Group Kind Wins Group Spirit Contest: PATUXENT RUN STABLES
Prize: Photoshoot courtesy of Caroline Jean Grey Photography
Reserve: TAMARACK STABLES
• Best Kind Wins Poster Contest: SANDY POINT EQUESTRIAN
Prize: Shopping Spree courtesy of Dover Saddlery
Reserve: FLAT IRON FARM
Honorable Mention: PROMISE LANDING FARM and QUINN HAVEN SHOW STABLES
• Best Kind Wins Video: A MOMENT IN TIME FARM
Prize: Clinic with Jacob Pope
Reserve: IRON BRIDGE HOUNDS PONY CLUB
• Farthest Traveled Group: LOUDOUN 4-H CANTERLOPES
Prize: Dover Saddlery Gift Certificate
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