Frequently Asked Questions

About the Show

Sponsors

Competitors

Vendors

Silent Auction

Media

About the Show

Tickets for the Washington International Horse Show go on sale August 1 and are available at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets also may be purchased in person at the Verizon Center Box Office. Tickets go on sale in early August.

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 55th Annual Washington international Horse Show will take place Tuesday through Sunday, October 22-27, 2013. 

Two performances are held daily and except Sunday (start/end times approx.). See Event Schedule for a list of daily competitions and events. 

• 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 Fidelity Investments Club and Washington International Club ringside dining platforms 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, and its accessibility program is recognized as 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 WIHS evening performances are fast-paced, fun and entertaining. You'll see show jumpers galloping over beautifully decorated obstaclesand entertaining exhibitionsThe announcers, experts in equestrian sport, provide play-by-play commentary. The arena Jumbotron ensures everyone has an excellent view of the action.

During the day, hunters, hunter ponies and junior and amateur-owner jumpers rule the ring.

In addition, there's great shopping in more than 40 specialty boutiques 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. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact Bridget Love Meehan, Executive Director, at 202-525-3679 or Bridget@wihs.org.

Competitors

The prize list will be mailed in July 2013 and will be available online at that time.

Vendors

No doubt about it ... horse people love to shop. Boutique space for more than 50 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 in Become a WIHS Vendor.

Silent Auction

Vintage wines, vacations, lessons with Olympians, sports memorabilia, jewerly ... 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  auction items at WIHS Online Bidding Center!

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. Media credential applications will be available online in September in the WIHS Media Center.