Prize List Now Available Online for 60th Anniversary Washington International Horse Show

The prize list for the 2018 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), which will celebrate its 60th anniversary from October 23-28 at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C., is now available online.

WIHS will continue a longstanding tradition as one of the world’s most cherished indoor horse shows in 2018 and again host the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Washington, presented by Events DC, with coveted qualifying points on offer for the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Final taking place in Göteborg, Sweden, in April. Additionally, WIHS will welcome qualified hunter, jumper, equitation, and pony riders from across the nation and celebrate year-end titles.

"Sixty years is a milestone that we at WIHS have been looking forward to celebrating for some time," said Victoria Lowell, WIHS President. "Winning a ribbon at WIHS is a momentous event for any rider and we are excited to make it even more special this year as we celebrate this anniversary. We are proud to welcome more than 26,000 spectators, pay out over $500,000 in prize money, and encourage the equestrian community to experience urban horse showing at its best in the heart of our nation’s capital city.”

In addition to some of the world’s top riders and rising stars from within North America, WIHS management has prepared an A-list lineup of judges and officials for the 2018 event. Headlining the list is two-time U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Anne Kursinski, who will judge the coveted Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund WIHS Equitation Finals.

“WIHS is a very exciting horse show because of its history, prestige, location in the heart of the city, and because of the fact that you have to earn your way to get to Washington by qualifying,” said Kursinski, a two-time U.S. Olympic team silver medalist who competed for her country as part of the United States Equestrian Team in Nations’ Cup competition at WIHS. “Specifically, the WIHS Equitation Finals is unlike any other in the country.

“It’s exciting to judge the class, but it also gives me an opportunity to look at the bigger picture,” continued Kursinski, who is the Chef d'Equipe for the U.S. Show Jumping Development program. “Seeing the development of riders from the junior level all the way through to the selection of our WEG team is a lot of fun. That’s where Washington plays a great role; there I can watch the next generation of riders who will likely go on to ride for the U.S. team.”

In memory of the 2017 Amateur-Owner Grand Champion, owned and ridden by Lindsay Maxwell, WIHS will introduce the Technicolor Award to be given to the horse who best exemplifies the classic hunter in aesthetic, jumping style, and presence in the Amateur-Owner Hunter 3’6” division.

WIHS Prize List Now Available Online
• Download the 2018 Official WIHS Prize List and enter today. Reminder: Entries close Tuesday, September 4.
• Online entries are strongly encouraged at www.showmanagementsystem.com. Entries completed online will receive a $25 office fee credit.
• Visit www.wihs.org for event and schedule information.

Prize Money & Cash Bonuses
Total prize money of $518,000 will be awarded throughout the week, including the following special cash bonuses:

• $10,000 to the Leading International Jumper rider
• $10,000 to the Leading International Jumper rider 25 years of age or younger
• $5,000 to the Leading Professional Hunter rider
• $20,000 Young Jumper Championship Incentive Program

Judges and Officials
Technical Coordinator: Joseph Carnicom of Toledo, OH

Course Designers: Olaf Petersen Jr. (Jumper) of Munich, Germany and Alan Lohman (Hunter) Poolesville, MD

Hunter/Equitation Judges: Brian Lenehan of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Mike Rosser of Southern Pines, NC, Steve Wall of Pinehurst, NC, and  Anne Kursinski (Equitation) of Frenchtown, NJ

Jumper Ground Jury: Ralph Alfano, (President) of Wellington, FL, Neil O’Connor of Southampton, NY, and Foreign Member TBA

Footing Specialist: Karsten Koch (FEI, The Footing Firm) of Bremen, Germany

Stewards: Dan Reed (FEI Chief Steward) of Batavia, OH, Donna Rocchetti (USEF) of Falls, PA, Rich Herrera (PGEC) of Wellington, FL, and Glena Wirtanen (USEF) of Phoenix, MD

Schooling Supervisors/Assistant FEI Stewards: Maria Biancone of Roseland, NJ, Jean Bonsall of Saranac Lake, NY, Shawn Frazer of Huntersville, NC, Peter Lane of Wellington, FL, and Mary O’Connor of Southampton, NY

Complimentary Exhibitor Hospitality
• The Aon Club Exhibitors Lounge presented by Joe Norick, 4am-4pm daily, serving breakfast and lunch
• After-parties offering food and beverage, Thursday at Irish Channel Pub and Friday at Oyamel presented by ThinkFood Group
• Welcome breakfasts on the Lugano Club Ringside Dining Platform Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday

Hospitality & Sponsorship Options at All Levels
• Tables for eight guests on WIHS’ Ringside Dining Clubs and tables for four guests in the skybox level PwC Club (both offering dinner and drinks nightly) are available for purchase as part of sponsorships
• WIHS offers sponsorship and hospitality packages featuring tables on our custom-built ringside dining clubs and in the sky box-level PwC Club, as well as tickets to evening social events. Sponsorships are tax-deductible less the value of goods received and are available at all levels with a wide range of benefits and amenities. For details on personal and corporate partnership options, contact Mary Helen Shaughnessy, Development Director, at maryhelen@wihs.org.

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