Sue Harada Named WIHS Executive Director
WIHS is excited to announce the promotion ofSue Harada to Executive Director Annapolis, MD, December 19, 2024– The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Susan Harada as Executive Director. A dedicated and key member of the WIHS team for several years, Sue brings a wealth of […]
Preview the online WIHS Holiday Silent Auction now!
Preview the online WIHS Holiday Auction! The online WIHS Holiday Auction offers an exciting selection of exclusive items just in time for the holidays. Bidding Opens Thursday, Dec 12 at 10 a.m. ET Auction closes Sunday, Dec 15 at 10 p.m. ET Take a peek and plan your bidding strategy. Lots to win with more to […]
Relive the Thrill and Excitement of the 2024 Washington International Horse Show
November 14, 2024 – Upper Marlboro, MD From October 21-27, 2024, the 66th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ showcased the beauty and athleticism of the finest horses and riders in the country and the world, including Olympic veterans, at The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in […]
WIHS NEWS – Sunday Oct. 27 Report: Lilly Herzog Dominates Pony Sunday at 2024 WIHS
October 27, 2024 – Upper Marlboro, MD The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian ™ came to a close on Sunday, October 27, with competition for ponies. The tiniest and the mightiest competitors took center stage across the Pony Hunter divisions as well as in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals and […]
WIHS NEWS – Saturday Oct. 26 Report: Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom Are Out of This World in WIHS Grand Prix Victory
October 26, 2024 – Upper Marlboro, MD The pinnacle event of the 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ was held on Saturday, October 26. Olympic gold medalist Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) piloted Major Tom, owned by Artemis Equestrian Farm LLC, to victory in the $340,000 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington, presented by Experience Prince […]
WIHS NEWS – Friday Oct. 25 Report: Swail Makes Speed Count at 2024 WIHS
October 25, 2024 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a full day of competition on Friday, October 25, from junior hunters and equitation to five-star show jumping. Swail Makes Speed Count at 2024 WIHS The highlight class of Friday’s schedule was the $63,000 FEI Speed […]
WIHS NEWS – Thursday Oct. 24 Report: International Five-Star Jumpers Begin with Wins for Saïd and Mallevaey at 2024 WIHS
The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ on Thursday, October 24, and welcomed riders from around the world to the Show Place Arena for the start of the Fédération Equestre International (FEI) division for international show jumpers. Abdel Saïd (BEL) and Arpege du Ru, owned by AS Trading, took top honors […]
WIHS NEWS – Wednesday Oct. 23 Report: Mercer and Coyle, Gochman and Signorino Take Big Victories at 2024 WIHS
Competition on Wednesday, October 23, continued with a full schedule for hunters and jumpers at the 2024 Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™ at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. The Amateur-Owner Hunters named two new grand champions in Sophie Gochman with Colter and Caroline Signorino on Sandori. In the evening Katherine […]
WIHS NEWS – Tuesday Oct. 22 Report: Cannon Creek Adds Accolades
The 2024 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ continued on Tuesday, October 22, with the culmination of the professional hunter divisions. Hunt Tosh of Milton, GA, and Cannon Creek, owned by the Wheeler Family, added yet another accolade to their successful partnership with the Grand Champion Hunter award. Tosh and Cannon Creek […]
WIHS News – Monday Oct.22 Report: Mangano Mackenzie and Chambers Debut Horses for Regional Victories at 2024 WIHS
The WIHS Regional Hunter Finals were the feature classes of the opening day at the 2024 Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™ on Monday, October 21. Christina Mangano Mackenzie rode Good To Go, owned by Chad Keenum, to victory in the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals for Horses, while Zoey Chambers and Highlight, owned […]