Frequently Asked Questions

About the Show

Sponsors

Competitors

Vendors

Silent Auction

Media

About the Show

Tickets for the Washington International Horse Show are are sold through Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 202-397-SEAT. Tickets also may be purchased in person at the Verizon Center Box Office. Tickets go on sale August 1.

For Group Ticket Sales, contact Verizon Center Group Sales Department at 202-661-5061. Group Sales can assist you with ticket discounts, special seating arrangements and personalized service. Take advantage of group rates and organize a group outing to the show with your barn, club, team, school, church, or group of friends.

The 54th Annual Washington international Horse Show will take place Tuesday through Sunday, October 23-28, 2012. 

Two performances are held daily and except Sunday (start/end times approx.).

• Day tickets (Tues-Sat): 7:00 am.-5:00 pm
• Evening tickets (Tues-Sat): 7:00-10:30 pm
• Sunday 7:00 am.-4:00 pm

The show offers several options for hospitality and entertaining, including private suites, parties and dining packages in the new Fidelity Investments Club or the sky-box level Acela Club Cafe.

A limited number of suites are available at Verizon Center, where you can entertain guests and clients privately while watching the action in the ring. Call 202-525-3679 for more information.

Tickets are available for parties held during show week (call 202-525-3679 for ticket information):

• Check back in the late summer for information on social events 

Verizon Center has been designed and constructed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It has a recognized accessibility program that is one of the best in the sports and entertainment business. The Accessible Seating and Services Office is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities.  

Verizon Center offers accessible seating in an integrated setting in all levels if the arena. For more information about accessible seating and services, call 202-661-5061 (voice) or 202-661-5065 (TTY). 

Learn more about Verizon Center accessibility services.

The Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro stop at Verizon Center has elevator access to the street level adjacent to the arena. There is a drop-off zone adjacent to the building, ample curb cuts, and accessible entrances into the arena. Once inside, each level is accessible via elevators.

Absolutely! The show is fast-paced and fun. You'll see show jumpers racing over beautifully decorated obstacles, elegant dressage to music and entertaining exhibitions. The announcers, experts in equestrian sport, provide play-by-play commentary. The arena Jumbotron ensures everyone has an excellent view of the action. Great shopping in more than 40 specialty boutiques is located on the arena concourse, and the Silent Auction offers a variety of unique items for bidding.     

Sponsors

The Washington International Horse Show is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and donations and sponsorships are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. WIHS will provide confirmation of your donation. 

Competitors

The WIHS prize list is mailed in July and will also be available online. To request a prize list, email info@wihs.org. 

Vendors

No doubt about it ... horse people love to shop. Boutique space for more than 40 specialty vendors is available on Verizon Center's concourse, easily accessible to spectators and riders alike as they flow in and out of their seats or to and from the stabling area. Space ranges in size and price.  Learn more about vendor space.

Silent Auction

Vintage wines, vacations, lessons with Olympians, sports memorabilia, stud fees ... the WIHS Silent Auction has something for everyone. 

The WIHS Silent Auction offers live online bidding, allowing you to join in the fun and place bids from your computer or smart phone at home, at the barn, at work or anywhere you have Internet access.  Check out some of our fabulous 2011 auction items below or at the WIHS Online Bidding Center!

If you would like to donate an item to the WIHS Silent Auction, please contact Caitlin Lane at 202-525-3679 or Caitlin@wihs.org. The Washington International is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation and your generous, tax-deductible contribution is greatly appreciated. 

Your support through a silent auction donation is an extraordinary opportunity to be a part of Washington’s equestrian tradition and for businesses and individuals to reach thousands of spectators and exhibitors while supporting WIHS charity partners and gaining valuable publicity. 

Media

For press credentials, email media@wihs.org or call 202-525-3679. Media credential applications will be available online in September at http://www.wihs.org/media-center/