The 66th annual Washington International Horse Show begins today, Oct. 21, with professionals, amateurs and junior riders gathering at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for the Oct. 21-27 event.
There’s international competition, highlighted by the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington on Saturday, and earlier in the week the many top international riders competing also get a chance to show off their lighter side on Thursday’s Barn Night in the fan-favorite $32,000 International Jumper Accumulator Costume Class.
On the national side look for top hunter and jumper competition all week. The Washington International Equitation Classic Final will be held Friday and Saturday, and the always-popular pony riders in costume in the WIHS Halloween Hunt Teams on Sunday. Also on Saturday, a free Kids Day gathers families for face painting, a horseless horse show, pony rides and more, and that night the WIHS Shetland Steeplechase races will take over the arena before the World Cup class.
Where: The Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
When: Oct. 21-27
How to watch: The show is streaming on USEFNetwork.com.
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See the full schedule here.
Find complete results here.
You can buy tickets here.
The Chronicle will be on-site with updates, photos and behind-the-scenes stories at coth.com. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram @Chronofhorse for updates.
Check out the Nov. 18 issue of the Chronicle of the Horse magazine for analysis from the competition.
