Accepted Entry Information
Congratulations Exhibitors and Welcome to the WIHS!
See below for Quick Links.GENERAL INFORMATION
The 2010 acceptance emails or letters will be mailed in mid September. Your completed acceptance form and payment must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, and returned to:
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
3299 K Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20007202-525-3679
OR faxed to 202-525-3686 with credit card payment information by 5:00 PM Oct. 2, 2009.
| All International-Open Jumper horses must be on the grounds of Prince George's Equestrian Center by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. All horses, along with passports and proper credentials, must be presented at that time for the Official Horse Inspection. |
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE FOR HORSES
All horses are required to come first to Prince George’s Equestrian Center and then will be shipped to Verizon Center by our official shipper. The arrival/departure schedule for horses and ponies is based on the days that your entry is showing. Please be aware that arriving at Verizon Center without checking in first at PG Equestrian Center will result in horses and equipment NOT being allowed to unload and being sent back to the PG Equestrian Center. Note that the $150 shipping fee is mandatory for all entries. This charge includes a stall for a short term waiting period at PG Equestrian Center.
STALLS (As of Monday, Oct. 11, WIHS stabling personnel can be reached at 202-560-0964)
Layover stabling will be available at the PG Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, as follows:
- Layover stall – Week 1, Oct. 11-17 = $200 per stall
- Layover stall – Week 2, Oct. 18-25 = $200 per stall
ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Stall fees will not be pro-rated.
To reserve layover stabling:
Indicate that you want layover stabling on your acceptance invoice and INDICATE THE DATE YOU WILL BE ARRIVING at PG Equestrian Center for layover stabling. Failure to do so may result in no stabling being available or a higher cost being incurred. No tack or grooming stalls will be available at Verizon Center in Washington DC.
FEED & BEDDING
- PG Equestrian Center: beginning Monday, Oct. 5, WIHS stabling personnel can be reached at 202-560-0964 for feed and bedding orders.
- Verizon Center: beginning Friday, Oct.16, WIHS stabling personnel can be reached at 317-443-5853 for feed and bedding orders.
Please call ahead for feed and bedding so that we are aware of your needs.
TRAILERS
Trailer parking will be provided at no charge at PG Equestrian Center for exhibitors. Reservations must be made in advance by calling the WIHS office at 202 as space is limited. No trailer parking will be allowed at Verizon Center.
CAMPER SPACE
Camper spaces will be available at PG Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The fees are:
- Camper Space – Week 1 October 11-17 = $300 per week
- Camper Space – Week 2 October 18-25 = $300 per week
Please indicate camper spaces on the acceptance invoice.
PARKING
We do not provide parking passes, but there is a garage under Verizon Center and a number of parking lots and garages nearby.
NUMBERS, WRISTBANDS and CREDENTIALS
All Access wristbands (3 per horse) and Regular wristbands will be distributed through the Stabling Office located in the trailer located at 6th & G Street at Verizon Center. Additional All Access wristbands @ $100 each may be ordered on the acceptance letter. Be sure to bring all necessary credentials as noted in the acceptance letter. Rider numbers will be distributed in the Horse Show Office located on the Event Level in Verizon Center.
We wish you the best of luck and look forward to welcoming you to the 51st annual Washington International Horse Show!
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