Washington International Horse Show Extends Contract with Verizon Center

June 6, 2025

New staff added to prepare for 50th anniversary celebration

Washington, D.C. - June 6, 2025 - The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the world’s leading equestrian events, has reached an agreement with Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., to extend its contract through 2009. Read more

LOCAL BARNS AND GROUPS PARTICIPATE IN THE ULCERGARD BARN NIGHT COMPETITION AT THE WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

October 12, 2025

(Washington, DC) – October 11, 2025 – This evening, hundreds from local barns and organizations from Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia regions attended the 49th Annual Washington International Horse Show, competing for top prizes at the ULCERGARD Barn Night. Read more

The Washington International Horse Show Extends Contract with Verizon Center for Two Years

December 14, 2025

Gaithersburg, M —The Washington International Horse Show, one of the world’s leading equestrian events, will remain at Verizon Center, its home since 2000, for at least two more years. The contract extension ensures the show will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2008 in the heart of Washington, D.C., its namesake city. Read more

Dr. Sheila C. Johnson Hosts Annual Red, White & Blue Dinner During $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix Sponsored by Salamander Hospitality

October 31, 2025

Washington, D.C. – The Annual Red, White & Blue Dinner held during the evening gala performance of the Washington International Horse Show was a huge success.

A who’s who of the equestrian world gathered to watch the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix (one of the biggest horse events of the 2006 winter season) sponsored by Salamander Hospitality. The gala was hosted by Dr. Sheila C. Johnson at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Read more

Pony and Local Hunter Championships Decided at the Washington International Horse Show

October 29, 2025

Co-Grand Pony Hunter Champions at the Washington International Horse Show â�� Mokoo Jumbee ridden by Paige Dekko and Everwood ridden by Naomi Weirens, a Jennifer Wood PhotoWashington, D.C. – October 29, 2025 – Some of the top ponies in the world competed in the final day of competition at the 48th Annual Washington International Horse Show, as well as the top pony and horse hunters from the local area. Along with Small, Medium and Large Pony Hunter Championships, there was a Grand Champion Pony Hunter presentation, along with the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals and the Local Pony and Horse Hunter Finals. Read more

Flying Dutchman Harrie Smolders Soars for Victory in $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix at Washington International Horse Show

October 29, 2025

Heather Dobbs and Corlett Win $10,000 Junior Jumper Senators Cup

Flying Dutchman Harrie SmoldersWashington, D.C. – October 28, 2025 – The $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix welcomed 25 top equestrians to the Verizon Center for an evening at one of the most prestigious and well-respected competitions of the year. Tonight’s class, the highlight of the Washington International Horse Show, was held under FEI Article 238.1.2, Article. 655.2, World Cup Rules, Time First Jump Off. The course was designed by renowned horseman Steve Stephens. Read more

Local Washington, D.C. Celebrities Participate in Media Celebrity Sports Challenge at 2006 Washington International Horse Show

October 29, 2025

Heather Dobbs and Carl Tanner, winners of the Media Celebrity Sports Challenge at WIHS, a Jennifer Wood PhotoWellington, FL – Combining the nation’s best equestrians, local celebrities, motor vehicles and horses is a guaranteed amusing and exciting mix of entertainment. The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) hosted such an event called “The Media Celebrity Sports Challenge” on Saturday, October 28, at 2:00 p.m. The WIHS takes place in the middle of the nation’s capital at the Verizon Center. Read more

Jack Hardin Towell, Jr. Triumphs in Washington International Horse Show Equitation Classic Final

October 29, 2025

Washington, D.C. – October 28, 2025 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) featured the WIHS Equitation Classic Final this weekend and invited 30 of the top junior riders in the nation to compete for the National Championship title. The Hunter Phase was held on Friday, October 27, at the Verizon Center, and the Jumper Phase and Final Work-Off took center stage today. Read more

McLain Ward and Optimum Pozitano Clear 7’2 ½’’ in Washington International Horse Show’s EMO/Berkley Underwriting Partners Puissance

October 28, 2025

Whitney Weeks and Subliem Nail It for Amateur-Owner Ambassador’s Cup Title; Kraut and Miss Independent Capture Top Honors in President’s Cup Qualifier

Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2025 – EMO/Berkley Underwriting Partners Night at Washington International Horse Show took center stage tonight at the Verizon Center, with the EMO/Berkley Underwriting Partners Puissance as the evening feature. Eight competitors partook in the annual tradition, and a record crowd estimated at 11,000 spectators cheered for each and every rider. The class was held under a FEI Article 262.2 format. Read more

Ashley Holzer and Pop Art Win $25,000 Washington International Horse Show Invitational Dressage Championship

October 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2025 – Ashley Holzer of New York, New York, aboard Pop Art wowed the crowd and the judges with their Grand Prix Freestyle tonight at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. to win the class with a score of 72.565%, which when added to her second place score last night of 67.813% in the Grand Prix, gave her a total overall mark of 70.189% and victory in the $25,000 Washington International Horse Show Invitational Dressage Championship. As winner of the event, Holzer takes home $10,000 in prize money. Read more

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