Presented by Charles Owen
Photo © Ashley Neuhof
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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