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, approximately 30 teens 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 Great & Small and Sprout.
During show week, members assist with autograph signings, social media takeovers, photography, WIHS Barn Night, community events and other operational activities.
Several members of the WIHS Junior Committee hold leadership roles as Youth Ambassadors for specific areas of responsibility, chairing meetings, organizing events and representing the show’s youth perspective to the media.
Learn about the upcoming 2025 Junior Committee
Download the PDF Application and send it to info@wihs.org once complete. Applications must be submitted typed out in a PDF. All previous Junior Committee members must reapply, as there is no guarantee of acceptance for past members. Please ensure that your completed application is submitted by the deadline.
Click to download the 2025 WIHS Junior Committee Application
Applications close April 25th, 2025.
Applications for the program open on March 31, 2025, and close on April 25, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by June 2, 2025. The selected members will serve from June 9 to November 1, 2025.
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.
Mandatory Dates:
Attendance Policy
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.
Work Assignments
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.
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