42/ NOVEMBER 2022 THE RIDER
Relive the Excitement and Five-Star Competition from the 2022 Washington International Horse Show
Upper Marlboro, Md. – The 64th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS Equestrian™ had a tri- umphant return to the Washing- ton, D.C. area on October 24-30, 2022, at The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center (PGEC) in Upper Marl- boro, Maryland. This year, WIHS was des-
ignated as an FEI five-star event
nership with the National Harbor waterfront complex in nearby Oxon Hill, Maryland, offered ex- hibitors, spectators, and sponsors special access to top lodging, en- tertainment, and community events.
“I’d like to give special
thanks to Maryland state offi- cials, as well as our sponsors, supporters, competitors, and at- tendees, for making this year’s
the Washington area,” she re- marked. “I think that they’ve done a magnificent job of making it feel really special. I’ve never been to this venue before, so I’m really impressed. I know how hard everyone works for the show, and I really hope that it will continue to grow here.” WIHS will return to The
Show Place Arena on October 23-29, 2023.
events with competition for inter- national, professional, amateur, junior, and child riders. High- lights include the $406,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington for the Presi- dent’s Cup presented by Experi- ence Prince George’s, and the WIHS Equitation Finals and Children’s and Adult Hunter and Jumper Championships, plus popular community and charity
Redha Gharsa on Battlefield Angel HP performed a dressage demonstration on WIHS Military Night presented by Boeing. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
Being able to share this thrilling sport with Maryland’s horse lovers and surrounding commu- nities is special, and we ab- solutely achieved that thanks to a tremendous team effort.” The athletes also enjoyed
the world-class event, the venue, and the electric atmosphere. “I’ve
Ireland’s Conor Swail and Count Me In won the $406,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup presented by Experience Prince George’s. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
for the first time and featured the prestigious $406,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup presented by Ex- perience Prince George’s. In addition to hosting top
jumping competition at The Show Place Arena, WIHS’ part-
WIHS the biggest and best yet,” said Victoria Lowell, President, WIHS. “WIHS is a unique event. While the nation’s and world’s top riders compete, we also en- able access to horses through var- ious exhibitions and hands-on activities for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
Swail, who etched his name in the President’s Cup as the winner of the grand prix. “I must say I’ve been impressed enough with it. The stadium is good; the footing was very good. [Course designer] Bernardo [Cabral] did a great job, and there were good jumps. The horses are very comfortable here.
$10,000 WIHS Children’s Jumper Championship. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
About Washington Interna- tional Horse Show Established in 1958, the
Washington International Horse Show is one of North America’s most prestigious, competitive, and entertaining equestrian
events, including Kids’ Day and Barn Night. WIHS, an official USEF Heritage Competition, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable or- ganization. For more informa- tion, visit
wihs.org.
Emma Brody and Nicarmargue won the
Scott Stewart, pictured aboard Nottingham, swept the professional hunter rider division at WIHS for the second time in his career and earned the Grand Champion Hunter title for 12th time at WIHS. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
competed here a lot of years, and it’s always been one of my fa- vorite horse shows,” said 12-time Best Hunter Rider winner Scott Stewart. “It’s all the best horses and riders here, and it was super conditions with great footing, so it was pretty high level competi- tion.”
The popular WIHS Kids’ Day was held at National Harbor and Prince George’s Equestrian Center. Photo by Alden Corrigan Media
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caused his mount CS Carrera, owned by Sher Schwartz, to run out at the obstacle, incurring a 10-point penalty. That meant the eight- time winner of this class would have to settle for second this time around. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Jung of Ger- many climbed the standings from fifth to third with a great round on Renegade, who was borrowed from owner Emma Saraullo. This year’s Royal Horse Show showcases the very best in
horse sport with an elevated CSI5*-W rating from the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). For more information and to purchase tickets for the Royal Horse Show, the marquee event of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, please visit
www.royalfair.org/horse-show. Funding support for The Royal has been provided by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto.
$125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship – Final Standings - Saturday, November 5 Rider / Hometown / Horse / Total 1. Ali Ramsay / Victoria, BC / Bonita vh Keizershof Z / 4.00 2. Tiffany Foster / Langley, BC / Northern Light / 8.12
“It’s a very nice arena,”
said the number five-ranked rider in the world, Ireland’s Conor
There’s a lot of space, which is very nice for them, so they’re re- laxed going into the ring in a good frame of mind. The crowds were super.” Olympic gold medalist for
the U.S. Laura Kraut, and winner of the $75,000 International Jumper Speed Final, echoed Swail’s sentiment. “I’m just thrilled that the Washington In- ternational Horse Show is back in
3. Susan Horn / Bolton, ON / Kirlo van den Bosrand / 9.00 4. Jonathon Millar / Perth, ON / Isotropic Shadow / 12.94 5. Amy Millar / Perth, ON / Christiano / 16.38 6. Hugh Graham / Schomberg, ON / Florino / eliminated 7. Lauren Esdale / Seagrave, ON / Viamdios d’Avril / 13.83 8. Sam Walker / Nobleton, ON / Eothymm de Kergane / 16.64 9. Carly Campbell-Cooper / Omemee, ON / Da Vinci KDW Z / 18.69 10. David Samuel Pegg / Cannington, ON / Big Girl Z / 21.60
$20,000 Horseware® Indoor Eventing Challenge Saturday, November 5
Rider / Hometown / Horse / Faults / Total Time 1. Holly Jacks / Hillsburgh, ON / Josephine / 5 / 163.87 2. Waylon Roberts / Cartersville, GA / CS Carrera / 10 / 181.00 3. Michael Jung / Germany / Renegade / 15 / 169.69 4. Kendal Lehari / Uxbridge, ON / Audacious / 15 / 179.57 5. Colleen Loach / Dunham, QC / FE Golden Eye / 15 / 186.25 6. Melissa Boutin / Ascot Corner, QC / EWSZ Jalando / 15 / 192.26 7. Jamie Kellock / Cedar Valley, ON / Don’t Blink / 20 / 172.03 8. Diana Burnett / Blackstock, ON / Whatsyourproblem / 20 / 201.75 9. Selena O’Hanlon / Kingston, ON / SV Charlie’s Wisdom / 30 / 201.93 10. Brandon McMechan / Toronto, ON / The Imperial March / 65 / 110.73
Augusta Iwasaki won the WIHS Equitation Finals. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
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