Join a great group of teens from public, charter and private schools in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC to work with the Washington International Horse Show this summer, fall and during show week. Use your creativity and teamwork on a variety of projects from planning the WIHS scavenger hunt to taking photos of the WIHS mascot for social media. Take on important roles during show week such as giving tours and escorting members of the press, and share your equestrian knowledge to help educate show visitors about horses and horse sport.
If you are interested in a position of leadership and are well-versed in the equestrian community, consider becoming the 2015 WIHS Youth Ambassador. The WIHS Youth Ambassador chairs the Junior Committee and represents the show’s youth perspective to the media.
Interested in becoming a member of the WIHS Junior Committee or the 2015 WIHS Youth Ambassador? Applications are now being accepted. Please review the requirements and complete the application forms. All applicants for the WIHS Junior Committee and Youth Ambassador Program must be students between the ages of 14 and 18 enrolled at local Washington, DC area schools. Applications are due to WIHS by Tuesday, April 7, 2015. For more information, email info@wihs.org
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About the Washington International Horse Show, wihs.org
Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show attracts more than 26,000 spectators to 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. In 2014, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for all Olympic equestrian disciplines, elevated the show’s rating to CSI4*-W for international show jumping. Event highlights include the Puissance high jump competition on Military Night (Friday), the $125,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, a World Cup qualifier (Saturday night) and Kids’ Day (Saturday), a free, fun and educational community event. The Washington International Horse Show Association, Ltd. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition and is recognized as a Top 25 Horse Show by the North American Riders Group.
