2011 News

Washington International entertains a worldwide audience with energy, style and top-quality equestri...
The 53rd Annual Washington International engaged and entertained more than 150,000 horse enthusiasts at the show and through its free live streaming event, reaching an unprecedented audience for this ...

Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 win $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, presented by Events DC
Nick Skelton captured another big win at the Washington International, this time taking home the largest purse with Beverley Widdowson's Carlo 273 in the $100,000 President's Cup Grand Prix CSI 3*-W p...

Chase Boggio wins 2011 WIHS Equitation Classic Finals
It was a great victory for Boggio, 18, of Canton, GA, who has been knocking at the door with three top ten finishes in the past three years. His three-round total score was 262.166. Boggio is trained ...

Nick Skelton and Unique clear 7 feet over Boeing wall to win $25,000 Puissance high jump
Washington, DC, Oct. 28, 2011 - In an exciting display of horsepower, Nick Skelton, of Great Britain, powered over the 7’ Boeing wall to win the $25,000 Puissance high-jump on Unique, owned by B...

"Uncle Sam" Todd Minikus wins $20,000 Gambler's Choice Costume class
Todd Minikus and Sweetheart wowed the crowd in their Uncle Sam costume and cleared the Georgetown Cupcake Joker fence to win the $20,000 International Open Jumper Gambler's Choice Costume class. ...

Jumpers were the main attraction Wed night at the 53rd annual Washington International.
Ryan Goodman, 16, led the victory gallop on Pulsatilla W to win the $10,000 WIHS Children's Jumper Championship.

Come to Verizon Center for Fun with Horses and More
As the weekend approaches, the 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show is pulling out all the stops.

Scott Stewart and Garfield Are Grand Hunter Champions at the 53rd Washington International
Scott Stewart and Garfield are Grand Hunter Champions at the 53rd Washington nternational

Adelson and Ledsinger Capture Victory in $10,000 Childrens and Adult Hunter Championships
Washington, D.C. - October 25, 2011 - The 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) began today with hunter competition for professional and amateur riders, who had the first classes of t...

Washington International Horse Show Selects 'Uncle Sam' by Michael Paraskevas as Official Poster
Washington, D.C. - October 20, 2011 - Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is thrilled to announce that noted illustrator and artist Michael Paraskevas of Southampton, N.Y. has created the poste...

Silent Auction now live online! ...Bid from your computer or smart phone at home, at the barn, at wo...


Washington International Horse Show to Provide Free Live Streaming of All Performances
The Washington International Horse Show, the country’s leading metropolitan indoor horse show, will provide free live streaming of its 53rd annual championship event, which will be held Oct. 25-...

WIHS Partners with Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian to Celebrate Horses
The Washington International and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian partner to celebrate horses in Native American culture and equestrian sport throughout history. ...

Shannon Miglarese named Youth Ambassador
Shannon Miglarese, 17, of Bethesda, Maryland, is named Youth Ambassador of the 2011 Washington Internationall Horse Show

Elegant new dining club created for WIHS
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Bridget Love Meehan Named WIHS Executive Director
Washington, D.C., March 30, 2011--The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the leading indoor championship horse show in the country, is pleased to announce Bridget Love Meehan as the new Execu...

Washington International Signs Three-Year Deal with Verizon Center
WIHS is pleased to announce a three-year deal with Verizon Center to extend its run at the Washington, D.C., sports venue through 2013. Verizon Center has been home to WIHS since 2000. ...

2011 Articles

2010 Capital Challenge Horse Show Hosts the Future of Equestrian Sport
The Capital Challenge Horse Show will host the future of equestrian sport again this year when it holds the Future Hunter divisions and the $5,000 World Championship Hunter Rider Emerging Professional...

The Washington International Horse Show Silent Auction is Now Open Online for Bidding!
The Washington International Horse Show Silent Auction is now available online in a new, exciting, and accessible way to bid. Bid from your computer or smart phone at home, at the barn, at work or any...

WIHS arrives at Verizon Center Oct. 25-30. Visit our new Fast Facts page!