Washington International Horse Show

68th WIHS, Oct 19-25, 2026 🐎 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington CSI5*-W, CSI2* + Pony Jumpers, Hunters, Equitation, Championships, Barn Night, Kids' Day

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🇺🇸Happy Veterans Day! Today is a special reminder to honor those who protect our freedom. Thinking of all veterans and so proud and thankful for your dedication and service.

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🐎✨From world-class horses to the high-flying pony jumpers and great riders, WIHS 2026 was an unforgettable event from start to finish. Thank you all—we already can't wait for next year! See you in 2027.🏆 #WIHS2026

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FEI World Cup™: The stories beyond the scoreboard. 🌍📖

There’s more to a World Cup weekend than the final results, and @WIHS delivered some stories worth sharing! 🇺🇸👀

From remarkable comebacks to full-circle moments and a fiercely competitive jump-off, here are some stories that caught our attention. ⏭️

#FEI #FEIJumping #FEIJumpingWorldCup #Longines #AlwaysBelieve

[The FEI @FEI_Global]

FEI World Cup™: The stories beyond the scoreboard. 🌍📖

There’s more to a World Cup weekend than the final results, and @WIHS delivered some stories worth sharing! 🇺🇸👀

From remarkable comebacks to full-circle moments and a fiercely competitive jump-off, here are some stories that caught our attention. ⏭️

#FEI #FEIJumping #FEIJumpingWorldCup #Longines #AlwaysBelieve

[The FEI @FEI_Global]

Lillie Keenan’s Kick On, affectionately known as “Ken” in the stable, continues to rise to the occasion! 🔝

Hear from Lillie as she praises her horse following their win in the #Longines #FEIJumpingWorldCup Washington 🏆

#FEIJumping #AlwaysBelieve #FEI

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Robert Mercer, 13, had a strong outing at @WIHS on Tuesday at The Show Place Arena, conquering the week's first technical show jumping course riding Colina S to win the $12,500 WIHS 1.15m Junior Jumper Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™ https://t.co/2eiuMfHU1o

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New this year, the @wihs Pony Jumper Championships presented by World Wide Technology were an instant hit!🏆Meet the inaugural champions who wowed the crowd: Small Pony: Estella Waldman/Ka-Chow, Medium Pony, Ava Stryk/Gold Digger, Large Pony: Sofia Melluzzi/Brock Bee Line.👏👏👏

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Top jockey McLain Ward & First Lady tops in Friday's $63,000 International Jumper Accumulator Costume Class at #WIHS, the main event of @MARSequestrian Barn Night. McLain, currently ranked #7 in the world is back for tonight's Presidents Cup Grand Prix. https://t.co/iV6VaGi1Es

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A delighted Kama Godek + Bella Campina PS were best for the blue in Wednesday's $7,500 CSI2* two-phase presented by SHF Enterprises. Kama is based at her Ohana Equestrian in Aldie, VA. The Washington International Horse Show runs thru Sunday.
▶️Learn more https://t.co/tWCSLvh7px

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🥇Aaron Vale 🇺🇸 + Gray’s Inn, owned by Thinkslikeahorse, were fastest in the $63,000 Stars and Stripes Speed Final CSI5*-W on Thurs. Aaron based in Florida + originally from TX, has been competing @wihs since he was a junior. @wihs continues thru Sunday > https://t.co/vkzYXOcCKV

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A very surprised Sheila Curry was presented the Rex Reed Award by @wihs on Thursday night for her kindness, talent + generosity. Thank you and congratulations, Sheila!
@mdhorsecouncil @mdagdept @mdequines
@mdhorsemen

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Tonight! A rematch! The Washington National’s Racing
Presidents, George and Abe, are back at the Washington International Horse Show! Will it be George first again? But, Abe has been in serious training ... @Nationals
▶️Tickets> https://t.co/vkzYXOcCKV

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Laura will be back on Saturday night (10/24) to defend her title in the @Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Washington CSI5*-W! Will she do it again?
▶️https://t.co/vkzYXOdaAt
Laura and other top international riders will be jumping all week @wihs. @FEI_Global

[The FEI @FEI_Global]

A Laura Kraut Masterclass! 🏆✨

Ahead of leg two of the 26/27 FEI Jumping World Cup, we’re taking it back to an unforgettable night in Washington! 🇺🇸

Laura Kraut made Tres Bien Z’s World Cup debut look effortless, executing a masterclass in precision to top an intense eight-horse jump-off. A flawless display that marked Kraut’s second victory in the class and reinforced her position as the world’s top-ranked female jumping athlete. 🌎💪

Tres Bien indeed! 🥇🐴

#FEI #FEIJumping #FEIJumpingWorldCup #Longines #AlwaysBelieve

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Enjoy moments from Day #2 at the 68th Washington International Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, MD! @wihs continues thru Sunday, w/Kids' Day (Sat 10-1) and the Presidents Cup Grand Prix on Sat. night.
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TONIGHT! Save 50% on @WIHS Opening Night Salute to Service for Military, First Responders + Teachers! Thrilling International Jumping with the Stars + Stripes Speed Class with the Jump for TAPS! Use promo code USA2026 on Ticketmaster https://t.co/XpfDDqdOVH @TAPSorg

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On a roll! Charlotte Harris, of Purcellville, VA + Clanfair Royal were tops in the Small Pony Jumpers at the @WIHS Regional Show, qualifying them to compete Friday @WIHS at The Show Place Arena in MD. Thanks to @LoudounTimes for running this story ♥️. https://t.co/tWCSLvh7px

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The horses are arriving, the stage is set, and WIHS is ready to roll! The championship prizes are waiting: Georgetown Cupcakes 🧁, Grand Champion pillows , Champion sashes & ribbons 🎗️, beautiful trophies 🏆, prize checks 💰 Time to win big! Join us!
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Young Rider Magazine @YoungRiderMag Boys ride, too — and some even fox hunt 🐎

Meet Ben Van de Ven, who discovered his love of foxhunting as an 8-year-old pony rider. Read his story: https://t.co/2slJQe9Hr3

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🏆Allison Carter and Twenty Twenty won the WIHS Adult Amateur Hunter Championship on opening day @wihs 2024. The show continues through Sun, Oct 25, w/ 7 days + 3 nights of top equestrian sport. ▶️Learn more > https://t.co/tWCSLvhFf5
📷Erin Gilmore Photography

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Aberdeen takes the crown! 👑🐴 He won Best Turned Out Horse on day one at WIHS 2026, sponsored by The Clothes Horse.
"Dean" is owned and ridden by 14-year-old Doran Hynes (Carmel, IN) and groomed by Erica Zirkelbach.
"He’s the sweetest horse ever," Doran said.

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🏆👏Congrats to Fine Line and Grace Fennell, champions at the @WIHS Regional Horse Show! See you this week at the 2026 WIHS at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.