Tickets go on sale September 2 and are available through Ticketmaster, or call 202-397-SEAT.

Group Tickets: Organize a group outing to the show with your barn, club, team, school, church, or group of friends. For Group Ticket Sales, contact Verizon Center Group Sales Department at 202-661-5061. Group Sales can assist you with ticket discounts along with no service charge, special seating arrangements, promotional materials when available, and personalized service.

Two performances are held daily and except Sunday. Day tickets (Tues-Sat): 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and Sunday 7:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Evening tickets (Tues-Sat): 7:00-10:30 P.M. (ending times approx.). On Sunday afternoon following the competition, the arena will be turned over to Autism Speaks for a celebration of therapeutic riding. There is no charge or ticket required for this event.  

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 202-661-5065 (voice) or 202-661-5066 (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, give play-by-play commentary. The arena jumbotron ensures everyone has an excellent view of the action. Great shopping in more than 55 speciaty boutiques is located on the arena concourse, and a Silent Auction offers a variety of unique items for bidding.     

The Pony Pavilion is a great way for children to get up close to their equine friends, from pony rides to learning how to brush them. The Pony Pavilion is open on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., and is located out side of Verizon Center at 6th and G Streets. There is no charge for this event.    

WIHS Prize Lists are mailed at the beginning of August to active competitors. The prize list and entry blank also are available online. 



 

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

Learn more about sponsorship opportunites at Washington.  

It is a well-known fact that horse people love to shop. They're always on the lookout for products for their horses and equestrian lifestyle, but easily can be tempted with cool gifts, jewelry, clothes, children's gear, accutrements of all kinds, horsey or not.  Boutique space for more than 55 specialty vendors is available on Verizon Center's concourse, easily accessible as spectators and riders flow in and out of their seats or to and from the stabling area. Space ranges in size and price. 2008 Vendor boutiques. For more information call 301-987-9400, or email ericka@wihs.org.

Vintage wines, vacations, lessons with Olympians, sports memoribilia, stud fees ... the WIHS Silent Auction has something for just about anyone. Throughout the show week, these wonderful Silent Auction items are displayed on the concourse of Verizon Center and online. To bid on any of the items, first register with the Silent Auction hostess to receive a bidding number, then go for it! Bidding will close on Saturday evening. If you're a winner and at the show that night, you can take your item with you. Otherwise, the Silent Auction hostess will help you with delivery options. 2008 Silent Auction

If you would like to donate an item to the Silent Auction, contact 301-987-9400 or email ericka@wihs.org.

The Press Room and credentials are managed by Phelps Media Group. For an application, email jlw@phelpsmediagroup.com or call  561-753-3389. Media credential applications also will be posted online. Visit the Media Center for updates.

The show offers several options for hospitality and entertaining, including private suites, parties and Acela Club Cafe dining.

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 301-987-9400 for more information.

Tickets are available for two great parties held during show week. The second annual the Urban Cowboy Party, for the benefit of the National Capital Area Chapter of Autsim Speaks, gets underway Wednesday evening, 7:00-10:00 P.M., with a gourmet southwestern menu, open bar, silent auction, and a hard-bucking mechanical bull. Contact Emma Petievich at Autism Speaks for tickets: 323-297-4757 or epetievich@autismspeaks.org or visit http://events.autismspeaks.org/wihs.

The WIHS Gala, which this year pays tribute to 50 years of equestrian history in the nation's capital, will be held Saturday night.

The Acela Club Cafe offers a dining package which includes reserved table and dinner for four for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, ringside arena seating (Sections 116 & 117) and tickets to the WIHS Gala on Saturday evening. Advance reservations are required. Call 301-987-9400 for more information.