October 22, 2026 – Lexington, KY – The 13th running of the US Dressage (USDF) Finals presented by Adequan® will be held October 29 through November 1, 2026. No fewer than 11 of the 2025 champions are expected to return to the 2026 competition.
October 21, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – Amateur-Owner Hunter riders highlighted the third day of competition on Wednesday, October 21, at the 2026 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™. Sophie Gochman swept her division and took home the Grand Amateur-Owner 3’6” Hunter Championship with Daydream. Brittany Schutt and Charming Boy were the second big winner of the day after they captured the Grand Amateur-Owner 3’3” Hunter Championship.
October 20, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The 68th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ continued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and awarded the winners of the WIHS 1.15m Junior and Amateur Jumper Championships as well as professional hunter champions. Robert Mercer and Colina SN won the $12,500 WIHS 1.15m Junior Jumper Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™, while Elizabeth Craddock and Muchachomalo vd Knuffel were fastest in the $12,500 WIHS 1.15m Amateur Jumper Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™. Scott Stewart recorded his 16th Leading Hunter Rider title after taking the Grand Hunter Championship with California Love, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker.
October 20, 2026 – Upperville, VA – It was another successful year for 2026 WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by The Peterson Fellows Family at the Salem Farm Showgrounds in Upperville, VA, on October 15-18. The annual event showcased local and regional riders and is the precursor to the 68th Annual Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™, held October 19-25, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.
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