WIHS Junior Committee

The WIHS Junior Committee & Youth Ambassador Program sponsored by Signature Academics 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 have assisted with autograph signings, social media takeovers, photography, WIHS Barn Night, community events and other operational activities.

The WIHS Youth Ambassador holds a leadership role as chair of the Junior Committee and represents the show’s youth perspective to the media. Those wishing to be considered for the 2024 WIHS Youth Ambassador position will complete an additional application to showcase strengths in leadership and management.

  • 2024 Junior Committee applications will be due early April 8, 2024
  • Applicants must be students between the ages of 14 and 18 enrolled at local Washington, DC, Virginia or Maryland-area schools.
  • For questions, email info@wihs.org
 

Meet the 2024 WIHS Junior Committee soon!

15 | Alexandria, VA | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

16 | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria City Highschool

16 | Glenwood, MD | Glenelg High School

14 | King George, VA | King George High School

15 | Arlington, VA | Arlington Tech

17 | Aldie, VA | St. Paul VI Catholic High School

16 | Fairfax, VA | Oakton High School

17 | | Raleigh, NC | Ravenscroft School

14 | Bethesda, MD | Walt Whitman High School

17 | Arlington, VA | St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School

16 | | Mechanicsville, MD | Chopticon High School

17 | | Odenton, MD | Annapolis High School

17 | Shady Side, MD | Southern High School

14 | McLean, VA | The Potomac School

15 | Sandy Spring, MD | Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

15 | Arlington, VA | The Maderia School

17 | Sterling, VA | Potomac Falls High School

16 | Bowie, MD | Homeschool

17 | Gambrills, MD | Arundel High School

17 | Gaithersburg, MD | Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

16 | Germantown, MD | Northwest High School

15 | Phoenix, MD | Notre Dame Preparatory School

16 | Marriottsville, MD | Marriotts Ridge High School

14 | Oakton, VA | Laurel Springs School

17 | Washington, DC | National Cathedral School

14 | Washington, DC | The Potomac School

16 | Richmond, VA | Fusion Global Academy

14 | Clarksburg, MD | Damascus High School

16 | Scaggsville, MD | Reservoir High School

14 | Darnestown, MD | Northwest High School

16 | Vienna, VA | Langley High School

14 | Washington, DC | The Maderia School

15 | Williston, FL |  Homeschool

17 | Great Falls, VA |  Langley High School

16 | Burke, VA | Acellus Academy

ABOUT WIHS

WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition, and holds the highest rating,  CSI5*-W, awarded by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, as well as a US Equestrian 6* Jumpers and  Premier Hunters. It is recognized by the US Hunter Jumper Association, Maryland Horse Show Association, and Virginia Horse Show Association. WIHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.