Join Us for Kind Wins Act II
Upper Marlboro, MD – October 19, 2026 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ launched the Kind Wins initiative in 2024, inspired by an anti-bullying movement in Sweden led by the Friends non-profit organization. Two years later, Kind Wins advances into its second act, with the important theme, “Empathy Drives Excellence,” and a new partnership with international equestrian mindset coach and renowned author Annette Paterakis. Paterakis works with equestrians ranging from ambitious amateurs to the world’s leading five-star riders, helping them reach new levels of performance by transforming how they think, deepening their connection and awareness, and strengthening the connection between themselves and their horses.
