Media Accreditation Applications Now Open for 2025 Washington International Horse Show

Media are now welcome to apply for accreditation for the 67th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ taking place October 20-26, 2025, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Media Credential Information

WIHS is pleased to welcome all media on-site this year. A media center in The Show Place Arena will be provided, and press conferences will be held following the WIHS Equitation Finals and the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W for the President's Cup on Saturday, October 25.

Of note, any photographers using a media pass may only sell their photos for media usage — photos cannot be sold or given away to exhibitors. If you would like to sell photos, please apply for a private photographer credential at www.WIHS.org/mediacenter.

For more information and to apply for media accreditation, please CLICK HERE and complete the form.

Private Photographer Information

All private photographers are required to apply for a private photographer credential if they plan to give or sell their photos to exhibitors. A limited number of private photographer credentials are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to management approval. WIHS will maintain a waitlist and inform waitlisted photographers of any cancellations and open opportunities.

For full information and to apply for private photographer accreditation, please CLICK HERE and complete the form.

2025 WIHS Show Location
The Show Place Arena, Prince George's Equestrian Center
14900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Parking is free.

2025 WIHS Show Highlights

• Thursday: Military Night, featuring $63,000 Welcome Stake, $63,000 Stars and Stripes Speed Stake
• Friday: MARS Barn Night, presented by Walkenbach Equestrian, featuring $63,000 Accumulator Costume class, WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Race, Sylvia Zerbini Liberty Exhibition
• Saturday: World Cup Night, featuring the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W following the top 10 work-off for the WIHS Equitation Final
• Kids’ Day presented by Delta, a free event, rain or shine (Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Pony rides, face painting, a horseless horse show, as well as fun and educational hands-on activities for children and families to learn about the wonderful world of horses. Access to arena events is free.
• Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Final; WIHS Championships presented by MARS Equestrian; Professional, Junior, Amateur, and Pony Hunters; Junior and Amateur Jumpers; WIHS Regional Hunter Finals; Special Awards and Trophies
• Sylvia Zerbini will captivate the audience on Friday night and on Saturday’s Kids’ Day, presented by Delta, with her own magical troupe of 12 Arabian horses at liberty.

Apply today to cover this year’s most exciting U.S. indoor horse show!