Keenan Comes Full Circle with Kick On in World Cup Victory at 2026 WIHS

October 24, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – With an electrifying jump-off ride, Lillie Keenan (USA) rode Kick On, owned by Chansonette Farm LLC, to win the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup ™ Washington CSI5*-W on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Keenan added another accolade to her record at the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™, which started 23 years ago for her on small ponies. The grand prix was the highlight event of the week at WIHS, which is held at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. Earlier in the day, JJ Torano (USA) rode I Am Inge, owned by Ilan Ferder, to win the $50,000 Ambassador’s Cup Grand Prix CSI2*. Emi Richard and Diaceur triumphed through three rounds to win the WIHS Equitation Final. WIHS concludes on Sunday, October 25.

Grand Champions and Rising Stars Take Center Stage Before MARS Barn Night Festivities at 2026 WIHS

October 24, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The 2026 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ began with junior hunters and junior/amateur jumpers during the daytime session on Friday, October 23, at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. The Grand Junior Hunter 3’6” Championship went to Emi Richard and Capaldi, while Kaitlyn Linck and Mirage were the Grand Junior Hunter 3’3” Champions. Grace Griffin on Larinto VDR and Grace Lowe with Vogue TW won the 1.20-1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic and division championship, respectively. The night closed with entertaining MARS Barn Night festivities, including special awards and the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship, presented by Artemis Equestrian Farm.

A Night of Firsts for Pony Jumpers and Five-Star Fun as Ward and First Lady Triumph at 2026 WIHS

October 23, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The 2026 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™ hosted a full schedule of competition on Friday, October 23, ranging from Small Pony Jumpers to five-star international jumpers. McLain Ward (USA) and his dependable partner First Lady, owned by Robin Cleary Parsky, raced down the homestretch for victory in the $63,000 FEI Accumulator Costume class. Estella Waldman, Ava Stryk, and Sofia Melluzzi were the first winners of the WIHS Pony Jumper Championships, presented by World Wide Technology. Coverage of Friday’s junior hunter grand champions and junior/amateur jumper winners will be issued on Saturday, October 24.

A Five-Star Night for Coyle and Vale at 2026 WIHS

October 22, 2026 – Upper Marlboro, MD – The five-star jumper division kicked off on Thursday, October 22, with top combinations pursuing victory at the 2026 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™. Irish Olympian Daniel Coyle and Farrel, owned by Ariel Grange, took the top place in the $63,000 Welcome Stake CSI5*-W, while Aaron Vale (USA) and Gray’s Inn, owned by Thinkslikeahorse, were fastest in the $63,000 Stars and Stripes Speed Final CSI5*-W. Held at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD, WIHS continues through Sunday, October 25, and includes the feature class, the $340,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Washington CSI5*-W, on Saturday evening, October 24.

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