Event Schedule
> Check back in April for the schedule for the 2013 Washington International Horse Show, which takes place October 22-27 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC.
An equestrian tradition since 1958, the Washington International is the country's leading metropolitan indoor horse show and the pinnacle of the equestrian year with leading riders, including Olympic medalists, and fabulous horses. More than 500 horses participate in show jumping, hunter and equitation competition during the six-day event. Highlights include the $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, the Puissance (high jump) and WIHS Equitation Finals featuring the country's top junior riders.
Check below for daily event information. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com.
| Tuesday, Oct. 23 |
Daytime (7:00 am- 5:00 pm) WIHS kicks off with top professional riders in hunter competition. For some horses, it will be their first time in the arena. Riders have campaigned all year to qualify for WIHS and will be in top form.
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Evening (7:00-9:30 pm) Tuesday evening showcases WIHS Children's and Adult Hunter riders. Only the top horse and rider combinations qualify to compete, so these riders are the best of the best of their divisions.
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| Wednesday, Oct. 24 |
Daytime (7:00 am- 6:00 pm) Professional and amateur hunter riders finish their divisions with a “stake” class, offering a larger purse. Later in the afternoon is the first show jumping class, the WIHS Children's Jumper Championship, where riders under 18 compete to win a share of $10,000.
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Evening (7:00-10:00 pm) Show jumping is the name of the game tonight. WIHS Adult Jumpers go for their championship title. Plus, the top national and international show jumpers compete in their first class of the week, which is judged on speed.
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| Thursday, Oct. 25 |
Daytime (7:00 am-5:00 pm) Thursday is all about junior riders, or those under 18 years old. Early in the day they compete on hunters, while in the afternoon, they compete on jumpers where the fences can reach up to 4’6.”
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Evening (7:00-10:30 pm) Thursday night is Barn Night and one of the biggest crowd pleasers with Barn Night contests and activities. In honor of Halloween, top show jumpers will compete in full costume!
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| Friday, Oct. 26 |
Daytime (7:00 am-5:00 pm) Friday offers a mix of classes. Spectators will be able to see a variety of hunter and show jumping classes with riders of all ages, including the start of the prestigious WIHS Equitation Finals.
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Evening (7:00-10:30 pm) Friday night is our salute to the Military and features the heart-stopping Puissance competition. Horses will jump the great wall until only one horse remains without knocking it down. The Washington International one of the few remaining shows in the US to offer this class. The record to beat is 7’ 7-1/2,” set at Washington in 1986.
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| Saturday, Oct. 27 |
Daytime (7:00 am-5:00 pm) Come see the very best young riders in the country at the start of their careers. You're often get a glimpse of future Olympians. Later in the day, junior and amateur riders jump for their division championships. Free Kids’ Day activities take place from 10 am-2 pm on the concourse and outside the arena. No ticket needed.
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Evening (7:00-10:30 pm) You may spot a future Olympian among the riders in the WIHS Equitation Finals, where the top junior riders compete for the championship. Show jumping culminates with the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, a World Cup qualifyer. This class will have the biggest jumps of the show and attracts the top horses and riders, including Olympic veterans. Riders will also gain valuable points to qualify for the World Cup Finals in April.
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| Sunday, Oct. 28 |
All Day (6:00 am-4:30 pm) On Sunday morning, the top pony hunters in the country take the spotlight, followed by the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals, judged on the skill and technique of the young riders. The show traditionally draws to a close with the WIHS Regional Horse Show Hunter Finals for a final competition to determine the champions.
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