Prize List for 2017 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship Now Available Online

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) is pleased to announce the prize list is now available online for the 2017 WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship, presented by The Linden Group at Morgan Stanley, taking place Oct. 20-22 at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Md.

A favorite local tradition for many competitors and their families each fall, the WIHS Regional Horse Show also serves as a qualifier for the Washington International Horse Show at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., the following week. Qualified Regional riders may compete in the WIHS Regional Hunter Finals for Horses and Ponies, presented by The Linden Group at Morgan Stanley, on Sunday, Oct. 29, as well as the WIHS Championship Finals for Children's and Adult Hunters and Jumpers on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Click to view the WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship Prize List

"I've always treasured my time with horses," said Sue van der Linden of The Linden Group at Morgan Stanley, a longtime supporter of the WIHS Regional Horse Show and presenting sponsor for the second year. "This is a great opportunity to encourage others to make the most of their rides, too. Best of luck and congratulations to our horses and riders, and a heartfelt 'thank you' to the parents, spouses, coaches, and friends who support us in our equestrian dreams."

This year's highlights include:
• The MHSA Gittings Horsemanship Finals featured on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
• Opportunity Short Stirrup Hunter and Equitation Divisions
• The sixth annual Laura Pickett Trophy for Excellence in Horsemanship, presented by Victoria Lowell and Jods
• Ice Cream Social on Friday night and Pizza Party on Saturday afternoon, presented by The Linden Group at Morgan Stanley, for all exhibitors 
• Grand Championships awarded for Children's and Adult Hunter and Children's Hunter Ponies
• Qualifying event for the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Finals, presented by Charles Owen, on Friday evening
• Name change to note: Pre-Green Hunters renamed Green Hunter 3' 

WIHS President Victoria Lowell said, “The Washington International Horse Show is proud to host the Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship. It’s a special competition with unique opportunities and awards for local riders, like the Laura Pickett Excellence in Horsemanship Award. We encourage everyone to nominate friends, peers, and students for it. The WIHS Regional Horse Show one of my favorite events all year.”

The WIHS Regional Horse Show is proud to host the USHJA Zone 3 Championship again this year on Sunday, Oct. 23. Letters of invitation to compete in the USHJA Zone 3 Championship will be emailed/mailed in mid September. Approximately the top 18 horses in each division, based on total USEF zone points, will be invited. Exhibitors will be given one week to accept the invitation. If invitations are not accepted, additional horses will be invited.

Entries will be accepted electronically through www.HorseShowing.com.

Click to view the WIHS Regional Horse Show & USHJA Zone 3 Championship Prize List

The 59th annual Washington International Horse Show will take place Oct. 24-29 at Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center) in Washington, D.C. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.com and at Capital One Arena Box Office. 

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