The WIHS Equitation Finals and WIHS Pony Equitation Finals presented by Huntland are highlights of show week for junior riders, who compete throughout the year to qualify at more than 600 shows held throughout the country.
The 2023 qualifying period runs Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug, 31, 2023.
Riders must be WIHS members for points to count toward the finals. If you’re not already a member, sign up and start earning points for the 2023 WIHS Equitation Finals and the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals presented by Huntland.
Third in the finals in 2021, Augusta Iwasaki, 19 of Calabassas, CA, and Attendu de Lannois Z, a nine-year-old Zangersheide gelding owned by Ashland Farms, held off a very talented field of 40 in the rigorous three-phase competition–hunter, jumper then a work-off for the top 10, where they switched mounts. Two panels of judges including Linda Andrisani with Peter Lombardo and Heather Caristo-Williams with Hardin Towell, winner of this class in 2006, awarded the marks.
Final Results: WIHS Equitation Finals
Rider/Horse
1 Augusta Iwasaki / Attendu de Lannois Z
2 Skylar Wireman / Famous
3 Jordan Gibbs /Cent 15
4 Ellie Aronson / Conthacco
5 Avery Glynn / Waldo
6 Zayna Rizvi / Acer K
7 Alexander Alston / Ferry van den Hoogeweg
8 Baylee McKeever / Salvatore
9 Amira Kettaneh / Vantastico
10 Nicole McMillion / Copenhagen
Eligibility: Invitations will be extended to the top 40 junior riders who are eligible to compete based on their points earned during the qualifying period in the East Coast and West Coast Leagues as follows: 30 riders will be invited from the East Coast League and 10 riders will be invited from the West Coast League. Letters of invitation will be mailed in September. The same horse must be used in all phases of the class. No exceptions will be made. Riders competing in the WIHS Equitation Finals may not compete in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals.
Eligibility: Invitations will be extended to the top 25 junior riders who are eligible to compete based on their points earned during the qualifying period. Letters of invitation will be mailed in September.
Format: Ponies to jump 2’3″ (small), 2’6″ (medium) and 3’0″ (large). The same pony must be used throughout the class. Each pony may be ridden by one rider only, unless the judges request a change. Conventional tack per USEF rules. Riders competing in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals may not compete in the WIHS Equitation Finals. This class will be conducted as a one-phase competition and a work-off.
Daytime admission is free every day (Monday-Sunday). No ticket required.
Evening Tickets (Thursday – Saturday) | All purchased evening tickets are reserved seating
WIHS offers four ticket options
Ticket & Dinner
“Watch and dine” in the best seats at the Washington International Horse Show. Collect your hot buffet-style dinner and beverages, then eat at your seat. Includes unlimited refills of a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. Each adult ticket also includes two servings of beer/wine. See Menus
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Standard: Lowest price tickets per night
Barn Night, Thursday, Oct. 26: $20 adult, $15 child
Military Night, Friday, Oct. 27: $30 adult, $20 child
World Cup Night, Saturday, Oct 28: $45 adult, $35 child
Military Ticket Program
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Valid on Military Night only, Friday, Oct. 27
Buy any seat in the house (except Ticket & Dinner) at the price of Adult/Child standard ticket price while tickets in price range available
Four tickets are permitted per Military ID, to be shown at The Show Place Arena box office
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