• Show Manager:  Mason Garrity
• Show Approvals: USEF, USHJA, MHSA, VHSA
• Official Show Photographer: Shawn McMillen Photography, www.shawnmcmillen.com, 606-356-0518
• Hotel information in prize list
• Vendor Row reservations open in April. Showcase your products and services to exhibitors and spectators.
• Sponsorships are available at all levels. Contact Lara McPherson for details.

15th Annual Laura Pickett Award for Excellence in Horsemanship nominations now open.

Now in its 15th year, the Laura Pickett Excellence in Horsemanship Award presented by Victoria Lowell and Charles Ancona, will be given to an up-and-coming adult or child rider and their trainer competing at the WIHS Regional Horse Show who best exhibit the enthusiasm, dedication, style, and commitment to excellent horsemanship that brings out the best in horse and rider.

Nominees will be designated by wearing a pink armband and will be judged both in and out of the show ring.  The winner will be chosen by committee and will be notified on Monday October 19. The presentation will take place at the Washington International Horse Show on Barn Night, Friday, October 23, at The Show Place Arena.

The winner will receive a custom show coat by the iconic brand, Charles Ancona. 

About the Award

The Laura Pickett Trophy for Excellence in Horsemanship was created by Vicki Lowell in memory of a very special equestrian and trainer, Laura Pickett, who lost her fight against breast cancer after a five-year battle. The trophy honors her contributions to the sport she loved and the legacy she leaves behind. She inspired enthusiasm for life, in addition to good horsemanship, and her award is presented to an up-and-coming rider who best exhibits the same qualities.

Past Winners (Rider / Trainer)

2025 Victoria Roemer / Laura Leroy
2024 Kaitlyn Boatman / Rick Harris
2023 Emma Foster / Katie Cooper and Katie Francella
2022 Savannah Smith / Dorna Taintar and Michelle Mahoney
2021 Madison Smyth / Kim Williams
2020 Kayla Wolfe / Kristin Mangum
2019 Kaitlyn Nicely-Harvey / Carolyn Krome and Jamey Prettyman
2018 Beatrice VanSant / Virginia Wilbrandt
2017 Emily Gebhardt / Kimbreley Hill
2016 Daisy Fenwick / Miranda Scott
2015 Bailey Austin Doloff / Dorna Taintor
2014 Louise Whitner / Marti Bigler
2013 Morgan Bland / Chris Wynne
2012 Mary Elizabeth Cordia / Jenny Graham

Presented by
The Peterson Fellows Family

Champion Sponsor
Archie Cox
Aspire Equine LLC
Capital Challenge Horse Show  
Charles Ancona 
The Clothes Horse 
EverGRO 
Garrison Forest School 
The Heisley-Bishop Family
Kimberly Prince LLC
MARS Equestrian™ 
Maryland Horse Show Association 
Oldfields School 
Orchard Manor Show Stables 
Parley Row
Taylor Harris Insurance Services
United Metro Golf Cart 
USHJA Zone 3 
Victoria Lowell 

Blue Ribbon Sponsor
Anne Taylor
Best Horse Shows
Blue Fox Farm
Code Four Show Stables
Dana Hall School
Dream Catcher Farm
The Madeira School
Marion Dupont Scott EMC
Mitchell And Morin Eye Institute
The Plaid Horse
Rolling Acres Farm

Star Sponsor
Anne & Peter Dattels
Big Easy Farm
Breckenridge Manor
Clairvaux LLC
Deloise Noble-Strong
Endeavor Farm
Hunter Messineo-THIS Agent
K2 Show Stables
Lake View Farm
Little Clovelly Farm
Meadowbrook Stables
Omar Del Valle
Quiet Haven Farm & Rachel Howell
Skyland Farm
St. Timothy’s School
Tudane Farm
Vineyard Haven Farm
Willow Wood & Kim Williams
Woodhall Farm

• Showcase your products and services to exhibitors and spectators by joining Vendor Row. Reservations open April 2026
• Sponsorships are available at all levels. Contact Lara McPherson for more information.

Lower School & High School
Dana Hall School
Garrison Forest School
The Madeira School
Oldfields School
St. Timothy’s School

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