Shetland Pony Steeplechase

WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series

Presented by Charles Owen

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Shetland Pony racing is one of the most entertaining events at WIHS. The WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase races, presented by Charles Owen have been dubbed "DC's newest, and cutest, sport" by the Washington Post. The races are run like professional racing events with a bugler, race caller. and photo finish -- but in miniature! The jockeys are youngsters between the ages of 7 and 14 mounted on speedy Shetland Ponies racing over a course of mini-hurdles. 

The popular pony steeplechase racing series will kick off the 2019 season at the Devon Horse Show in Devon, PA, on Sunday, May 26, and Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The races and all of the Devon Horse Show classes will be live streamed by USEF Network. 

The popular ponies will be in action at Capital One Arena on Barn Night, Thursday, Oct. 24, and President's Cup Night, Saturday, Oct. 26. Come cheer on Puck, Cricket, Olney Smarty Pants and the rest of the field!

Did you know Cricket has his own Facebook page? Visit Cricket The Wonder Pony!

To learn more about Shetland Pony racing, visit US Pony Racing.

 

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And they’re off! Junior jockeys and the super cute, furry Shetland Ponies will be under starter’s orders for the 2014 WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series presented by Charles Owen. The historic Devon Horse Show is hosting the first stop in the series, which culminates at the Washington International Horse Show at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.  
 
WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase races are run like professional racing events with a bugler, race caller and photo finish, but the jockeys are youngsters from six to 13. The riders and ponies are well prepared by U.S. Pony Racing, the exhibition organizer. So, cheer on Sweet Pea, Cricket, Smarty Pants and the rest of the field as they race over a course of hurdles to the finish line! 
 
Racing Schedule:
 
Monday, May 26:  Devon Horse Show, Devon PA 
Thursday, Oct. 23: Barn Night, Washington International, Verizon Center, Washington, DC
Saturday, Oct. 25: Grand Prix Night, Washington International

 

WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Oct. 22-27, 2019, Capital One Arena, Washington, DC

Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show is one of the most prestigious and entertaining equestrian events in North America. More than 26,300 spectators attend the six-day show, which includes Olympic-level competition along with community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders come to D.C. from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a million dollars in prize money. Highlights include the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington for the President's Cup presented by Events DC, the $25,000 Land Rover Puissance high jump on Military Night, the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund WIHS Equitation Finals, and Kids' Day, a free, fun and educational community event.

WIHS, an official USEF Heritage Competition, is rated CSI4*-W by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the world governing body for horse sports.

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