"WIHS Goes Western" at MARS Barn Night

The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), in partnership with MARS, has an exciting lineup of activities for its “WIHS Goes Western”-themed MARS Barn Night taking place Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 

In addition to watching the start of the show’s international 5* jumping competition, barns and horse-loving clubs are invited to participate in fun contests for the chance to win exceptional prizes. Round up your friends and dress in your best Western wear for a night of entertainment and excitement!

Ticket details are available at https://wihs.org/tickets/https://wihs.org/tickets/.

Group tickets are also available for MARS Barn Night. Use this form to expedite the process.

WIHS Barn Night Details

Contests and Prizes

Each contest has multiple prizes.

• Largest Group — Top Prize: Dover Saddlery shopping spree
• Best Group Costume — Top Prize: Top Jock grooming wall box 
• Farthest Traveled Group — Top Prize: Surprise prize
• Best “Wanted” Poster — Top Prize: Top Jock wipe board 
• Best of the West Video — Top Prize: Top Turn Out clinic with Ruthann Smith/Lucky Braids
• Best Decorated Reusable Water Bottle — Top Prize: Surprise prize from Green Is the New Blue

How To Enter

• Register your barn or group: Registration Form
• Get all the contest details and rules: WIHS Barn Night Packet
• Submit your entry by the deadline: Thursday, October 19 (entries limited to one per barn/group; barns/groups may enter as many of the contests as they wish).
• Winners will be announced on Barn Night at WIHS and social media.
• For more information, contact lara@wihs.org.  

Thank You to the WIHS Barn Night Sponsors and Partners

MARS Equestrian™, Dover Saddlery, Green Is the New Blue, Lucky Braids, Navigators Global, Top Jock, and The Equiery

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