WIHS Regional Horse Show
& USHJA Zone 3 Championship

WIHS Regional Horse Show Moves to Upperville, VA

The 2023 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and the Lowham-Ruzzo Family will be held October 19-22 at the Salem Farm Showgrounds in Upperville, VA, home of the Upperville Colt and Horse Show and the Loudoun Horse Show. 

The popular four-day competition offers a wide range of hunter, jumper, equitation, and exciting WIHS qualifying classes. Exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, family and friends will enjoy great sport and hospitality in a picturesque and convenient setting.

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Highlights

  • After a three-year absence, the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals will once again be held at the Washington International Horse Show, on Monday, October 23.
  • Qualifier for WIHS Children’s & Adult Hunter and Jumper Championships at WIHS
  • USHJA Zone 3 Championships
  • MHSA Gittings Horsemanship Finals, Saturday, October 21
  • MHSA Horsemanship Contest. For more information and to register, contact Justine Powers-Jarvis at highgardenfarm@gmail.com.
  • Daily hospitality in an exhibitor-friendly atmosphere
  • 12th Annual Laura Pickett Excellence in Horsemanship Award. Nominations are now open. Use this form to nominate a deserving rider > 2023 Laura Pickett Award Nomination Form.    
  • Kelly Wilkinson Coffin returns for fourth year as the official WIHS Regional Horse Show artist
  • Four days of competition recognized by USEF, USHJA, VHSA, MHSA


USHJA Zone 3 Championship  

  • The USHJA Zone 3 Championship will be held on Sunday, October 22, with hunter, jumper and hunter breeding sections held on Thursday, October 19. The top horses in each division, based on total USHJA points, will be invited to compete.
  • Zone 3 Qualifying Lists 
  • Questions? Contact Beverly Abbott, 410-596-7592, or bevabbott2575@gmail.com


New Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Showcase your products and services to exhibitors and spectators on the new vendor row with close proximity to show rings. For options, visit https://www.wihs.org/vendors/.
  • Sponsorships are available at all levels. Contact Lara McPherson for details.

Nominations are now open for the 12th Annual Laura Pickett Award for Excellence in Horsemanship!

Now in its 12th year, the Laura Pickett Excellence in Horsemanship Award presented by Victoria Lowell and Charles Ancona, will be given to an “up and coming” adult or child rider and their trainer competing at the WIHS Regional Horse Show who best exhibit the enthusiasm, dedication, style and commitment to excellent horsemanship that brings out the best in horse and rider. 

Nominate a rider now! Laura Pickett Nomination Form

Nominees will be designated by wearing a pink armband and will be judged both in and out of the show ring.  The winner will be chosen by committee and will be notified on Sunday, Oct. 22. The presentation will take place at the Washington International Horse Show on Barn Night, Thursday, Oct. 26, at The Show Place Arena.

The winner will receive a custom show coat by the iconic brand, Charles Ancona. Learn more at  https://www.charlesancona.com/

About the Award 
The Laura Pickett Trophy for Excellence in Horsemanship was created by Vicki Lowell in memory of a very special equestrian and trainer, Laura Pickett, who lost her fight against breast cancer after a five-year battle. The trophy honors her contributions to the sport she loved and the legacy she left behind. She inspired enthusiasm for life, in addition to good horsemanship, and her award is presented to an “up and coming” rider who best exhibits the same qualities.

Past Winners (Rider / Trainer)

2022 Savannah Smith / Dorna Taintar and Michelle Mahoney
2021 Madison Smyth / Kim Williams
2020 Kayla Wolfe / Kristin Mangum
2019 Kaitlyn Nicely-Harvey / Carolyn Krome and Jamey Prettyman
2018 Beatrice VanSant / Virginia Wilbrandt
2017 Emily Gebhardt / Kimbreley Hill
2016 Daisy Fenwick / Miranda Scott
2015 Bailey Austin Doloff / Dorna Taintor
2014 Louise Whitner / Marti Bigler
2013 Morgan Bland / Chris Wynne
2012 Mary Elizabeth Cordia / Jenny Graham

PRESENTING SPONSOR

TTR SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AND THE LOWHAN-RUZZO FAMILY 

CHAMPION SPONSOR

  • CHARLES ANCONA
  • ARCHIE COX
  • THE HEISLEY-BISHOP FAMILY
  • THE CLOTHES HORSE
  • VICTORIA LOWELL
  • THE MADEIRA SCHOOL
  • UNITED METRO GOLF CART
  • USHJA ZONE 3

 
BLUE RIBBON SPONSOR

  • ANNE TAYLOR
  • BAY VIEW FARM LLC
  • BRECKENRIDGE MANOR
  • CHARM CITY JUMPER JEMS
  • COLT HILLS FARM
  • DREAM CATCHER FARM
  • MARION DUPONT SCOTT EQUINE CENTER
  • MARYLAND HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION
  • ORCHARD MANOR SHOW STABLES
  • PAM C. BAKER LLC
  • PAXTON INTERNATIONAL
  • REVA RIDGE FARM
  • ROKEBY FARM STABLES
  • ROLLING ACRES FARM
  • TURNER FARMS EVENTS INC.
  • TONKA FARM

 
STAR SPONSOR

  • ANNE & PETER DATTELS
  • BEST HORSE SHOWS
  • BIG EASY FARM
  • CAVES FARM
  • CEDAR CREEK
  • CK SPORTHORSES
  • CLAIRVEAX LLC
  • CODE FOUR SHOW STABLES
  • DELOISE NOBLE-STRONG
  • ENDEAVOR FARM
  • FRICK HORSE TRANSPORTATION
  • FRIENDS OF HIGHGARDEN FARM
  • GERMANIA FARMS
  • THE GWINUP FAMILY
  • KATHRYN MEADOWS
  • K2 SHOW STABLES
  • LAKE VIEW FARM & THE BARTKO FAMILY
  • LITTLE CLOVELLY FARM
  • LOHMAN STABLES
  • MITCHELL AND MORIN EYE INSTITUTE
  • THE OLMSTED FAMILY
  • QUIET HAVEN FARM AND RACHEL HOWELL
  • ROBERT LAYCOCK
  • RONNIE W. BROWN RACING STABLE
  • SABLE HUGHES
  • SHADES OF BAY LLC
  • SKYLAND FARM & DENICE DERISIO PERRY
  • ST. TIMOTHY’S SCHOOL
  • TUDANE FARM
  • WENDY LIBERT
  • WILLOW WOOD & KIM WILLIAMS

ABOUT WIHS

WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition, and holds the highest rating,  CSI5*-W, awarded by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, as well as a US Equestrian 6* Jumpers and  Premier Hunters. It is recognized by the US Hunter Jumper Association, Maryland Horse Show Association, and Virginia Horse Show Association. WIHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.