2024 Junior Committee

Photo Credit, Shawn McMillan

WIHS Junior Committee

The WIHS Junior Committee & Youth Ambassador Program sponsored by Signature One-to-One School  was created in 2009 to offer Washington, DC–area teens interested in horses and event production the opportunity to be a part of the inner workings of the Washington International Horse Show.

Through an application process, high schoolers from public, charter and private schools in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, are selected to join this innovative program.

During the summer and fall, working with WIHS staff, JC members develop ideas from the youth perspective for the show, learn new skills, and are involved in equine-related volunteer activities, such as helping at therapeutic riding centers such as Promise Landing Farm and Sprout Center.

During show week, members assist with autograph signings, social media takeovers, photography, WIHS Barn Night, community events and other operational activities.

Three members of the WIHS Junior Committee hold leadership roles as Youth Ambassadors, leading a subcommittee.

Learn about the 2025 Junior Committee

The Junior Committee will be divided into three subcommittees, each led by a Youth Ambassador. The subcommittees are Marketing & Communications, Event Operations & Engagement, and Community Support & Sales.  

Three Youth Ambassadors will jointly chair the Junior Committee and lead an assigned subcommittee. Responsibilities will include preparing meeting agendas, creating talking points, and guiding Junior Committee members in fulfilling their tasks. 

Applications are now closed for the 2025 Junior Committee. 

Mandatory Dates: 

  • Zoom Meetings: Held on the first Monday of each month 
  • 67th WIHS at The Show Place Arena, MD (select dates) 
  • Barn Night: Date TBD
  • Kids’ Day: Saturday, October 25, 2025 
  • Members are required to pick up two additional mandatory workdays. These workdays can be completed during any of the following;  
    • The 67th WIHS, October 20-26, 2025 
    • WIHS set-up and tear-down, October 18, 19, 27, 2025 
    • WIHS Regional Show, October 16-19, 2025 

 

Attendance Policy & Work

Attendance is required at all mandatory meetings and events. Members will earn points based on attendance and engagement, which will be considered when assigning show week responsibilities. Those unable to attend mandatory events must inform their subcommittee leader and WIHS staff in advance. 

Junior Committee members will be assigned work each month. Members are expected to complete assignments and attend all mandatory Zoom meetings where assignments will be discussed.  

Meet the 2025 Junior Committee

Community Support & Sales Subcommittee

Event Operations & Engagement Subcommittee

Marketing & Communications Subcommittee

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