Sweet Sixteen for Stewart as Craddock and Mercer Claim WIHS 1.15m Jumper Titles

October 20, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The 68th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ continued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and awarded the winners of the WIHS 1.15m Junior and Amateur Jumper Championships as well as professional hunter champions. Robert Mercer and Colina SN won the $12,500 WIHS 1.15m Junior Jumper Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™, while Elizabeth Craddock and Muchachomalo vd Knuffel were fastest in the $12,500 WIHS 1.15m Amateur Jumper Championship presented by MARS Equestrian™. Scott Stewart recorded his 16th Leading Hunter Rider title after taking the Grand Hunter Championship with California Love, owned by Dr. Betsee Parker.

Another Successful Year for WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship

October 20, 2026 – Upperville, VA – It was another successful year for 2026 WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship presented by The Peterson Fellows Family at the Salem Farm Showgrounds in Upperville, VA, on October 15-18. The annual event showcased local and regional riders and is the precursor to the 68th Annual Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™, held October 19-25, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD.

The 2026 WIHS Opens with Hunter Victories for Carter and Treace

October 19, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD –The 2026 Washington International Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™ opened competition on Monday, October 19, and Allison Carter and Twenty Twenty claimed victory in the $12,500 WIHS Adult Hunter Championship, presented by MARS Equestrian™. In the $12,500 WIHS Children’s Hunter Championship, presented by MARS Equestrian™, Riley Treace and Paisley Park took the top prize. WIHS runs through Sunday, October 25, at The Show Place Arena and brings together the top horses and riders in the nation and from around the world for hunters, jumpers, and equitation.

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.

Sweet Sixteen for Stewart as Craddock and Mercer Claim WIHS 1.15m Jumper Titles

Another Successful Year for WIHS Regional Horse Show and USHJA Zone 3 Championship

The 2026 WIHS Opens with Hunter Victories for Carter and Treace

Join Us for Kind Wins Act II

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