The 67th annual Washington International Horse Show will take place October 20-26, 2025, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show is one of North America’s most prestigious, competitive and entertaining equestrian events with competition for international, professional, amateur, junior and child riders.
Highlights include the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup, the WIHS Equitation Finals and Children’s and Adult Hunter and Jumper Championships, plus popular community and charity events, like WIHS Kids’ Day and Barn Night.
WIHS, an official USEF Heritage Competition, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.
For more information, visit wihs.org.
The 67th Washington International Horse Show will take place October 20-26, 2025, at The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center, located at 14900 Pennsylvania Ave., in Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
The show runs seven days and three nights, offering top competition as well horse-themed exhibitions, boutique shopping and special events including WIHS Kids’ Day presented by Delta.
Daytime admission is free, and evening tickets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights are available on Ticketmaster.com and at the arena box office beginning August 15, 2025.
There are a number of food and dining options at WIHS:
The Show Place Arena also offers food and beverage concessions, and there are a selection of food trucks available throughout the week.
Kids’ Day: Saturday, Oct 25, 10am – 2pm, Rain or Shine
A free, fun and educational event designed especially with kids in mind. WIHS Kids’ Day has pony rides, face painting, a horseless horse show, photo ops with Major, the WIHS mascot, a meet and greet with Mini McJagger, the famous mini pony, plus creative, interactive activities for children and families to learn more about the wonderful world of horses.
Barn Night: Friday, Oct 24
In a break from tradition, and by popular demand, Barn Night now will be held on Friday night!
Full of fun with contests and prizes, WIHS Barn Night brings groups from local barns and organizations together for an entertaining evening of competition, rousing exhibitions, surprises and giveaways. Group ticket prices are available.
Military Night: Thursday, Oct 23
A special night recognizing the service and sacrifice of the U.S Armed Forces. The centerpiece of the evening is a competition with a special American Flag jump, if cleared raised funds to support the mission of Tragedy Assistance program for Survivors (TAPS), a national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.
WIHS partners with National Harbor as our Official Hospitality Campus and the Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center as our Official Hotel.
The Washington, DC, National Harbor is a vibrant waterfront destination offering a blend of entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences along the Potomac River, with iconic landmarks, and a picturesque boardwalk.
Other hotels in the National Harbor area include an MGM Resort & Casino, Westin, Residence Inn, and more. National Harbor hotels make it easy to enjoy the waterfront’s many offerings, while being a short 25-minute drive to The Show Place Arena.
Delta Air Lines, the official airline of WIHS offers special discounts for the Washington International Horse Show. There is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed using the Delta reservation 800 number. The 2025 WIHS meeting code will be available in August.
Sponsors are critical to continuing WIHS’ mission of educating and entertaining the community through equestrian sport.
As one of the premier equestrian events in the country, WIHS offers partners a unique opportunity to connect and engage with dedicated exhibitors and passionate fans worldwide, with custom-tailored sponsorship solutions to fit each partner’s goals and budget. Learn more at https://wihs.org/sponsorship-opportunities/
For corporate, personal, and special sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Tudor, Sponsorship Director, at sponsors@wihs.org.
VIP Tables
VIP tables are available on WIHS’ custom built two-tiered VIP Club with open views to the arena. The VIP Club is fully catered daily, with breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Sunday, and dinner and open bar Thursday through Saturday evenings. Tables seating eight (8) guests are available as part of sponsorships and are largely tax deductible.
WIHS Media Center
The WIHS Media Center is open will be open Sunday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Daily hours will be posted in August. Working press are welcome to use the media room, which has access to power and WiFi.
The Media Chief is Jennifer Wood, Jump Media LLC. She can be reached at jwood@jumpmediallc.com.
Press Credentials
To be eligible for a press credential, journalists and photographers must meet the following criteria:
Editors assigning more than one photographer are asked to designate ONE primary photographer.
Media must apply for credentials online using an online form which will be available in August. Those approved for credentials will be contacted by the media office.
Private Photographers
Applications for private photographer credentials will be available in the summer.
Press Conferences
WIHS has two press conferences schedules for Saturday night held following the WIHS Equitation Finals, and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington. Additional press conferences may be added.
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