Fast Facts

WHAT: Washington International Horse Show

WHO: Elite equestrians and their multi-million dollar horses competing for some of the most coveted trophies in the world.

WHEN: October 25 – 30, 2005

WHERE: MCI Center, Washington, DC

TICKET PRICES- Same as last year.

Barn Night Groups (10 or more) receive $5 off each ticket. See back panel for rules or visit www.wihs.org
VIP Seats include premium arena-level seating and a FREE WIHS Program Book ($10 Value). Take ticket stub to WIHS Souvenir Booth.
www.ticketmaster.com or call 202-397-SEAT

2005 Special “Anytime Package” Offer:

This year the Washington International Horse Show is offering an “Anytime Package” ticket deal for $85.00. The “Anytime Package” allows admittance for spectators to all events and performances from Tuesday, October 25th through Sunday, October 30th. The cost of tickets if purchased for each event would total $235.00, at the very least, so this opportunity is a great way to save money while enjoying all that the show has to offer. Also included in the Anytime Package is free admittance into the Starlight Starbright Pony Pavilion which will have a host of activities for families to enjoy on Saturday, October 29th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

SCHEDULES: (2004 Spectator Attendance: 50,000 +)

• 10/25 – Daytime: Regular & Green Conformation – 1st & 2nd Green – Regular Working – A/O Hunter (35 & Under and Over 35) – Evening: WIHS Children’s Hunter Championships & Adult Hunter Championships
• 10/26 – Daytime: Regular Working & Regular Conformation – 2nd year Green & Green Conformation – 1st year Green
• A/O Hunter (35 & Under & Over 35) – A/O Jumpers – Evening: WIHS Children’s Jumper Championships and Adult Jumper Championships
• 10/27 – Daytime: Small Jr. (15 & Under), Large Jr. (15 & Under) – Small Jr. (16-17), Large Jr. (16-17)
• $25,000 President’s Cup Qualifier – A/O Jumpers – Evening: $20,000 Gambler’s Choice
• 10/28 – Daytime: Small Jr. (15 & Under), Large Jr. (15 & Under), Small Jr. (16-17), Large Jr. (16-17), WIHS Equitation, A/O Jumpers – Jr. Jumpers TFR - $20,000 Open Jumpers – Evening: $25,000 Puissance
• 10/29 – Daytime: Small, Medium, Large Pony - Afternoon: $15,000 Open Jumpers Speed Class – Jr. Jumpers
• Evening: WIHS Equitation Classic: (Jumper Phase & Final work-off) - $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix
• 10/30 – Small, Medium, Large Pony – WIHS Pony Equitation Classic – Local Hunter Finals (Horses) – Local Hunter Finals (Ponies) – Jr. Jumpers TFJO – Local Jumpers Finals
• Exhibitions to Include: Barrel Racing – Trick Riding – Terrier Races – Musical Free Style – Dressage…and more

SPONSORS: (2004) Market Salamander, RLJ Development, Manhattan Mortgage Company, Arwen Stables, Gotham North, Monica & Hermen Greenberg Foundation, SCJ Foundation, Split Rock Farm, the Braun Family, J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Bainbridge Companies, Handtmann Family foundation, Legg Mason Funds, Anne Meyer & Turnabout Farm, NetJets, Newstead Farm, Pedigree, Smith Management Construction, Inc.

Media Partners: NBC4 – Metro – Practical Horseman – The Gazette – The Journal – the Chronicle of the Horse – Equiery – WAMU 88.5 FM – The Washington Post – MIX 107.3 FM – Sidelines – Horse Talk – 97.1 Wash-FM – The Washington Times

ABOUT THE MCI CENTER: The MCI Center offers sponsors luxury hospitality, an upscale spectator base, prime media exposure, and a highly-visible corporate presence.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES: $100,000 Level: President’s Cup Grand Prix - $75,000 Level: Evening Performance (includes party in MCI Café) - $50,000 Level - $25,000 Puissance (includes party in MCI Café) – WIHS Equitation Classic – WIHS Championships

QUICK FACTS:

• English Style Horse Show Spectators & competitors have one of the richest income/economic demographics of any sports audience.
• -USEF members average HHI - $134,500 – net worth $955,400 – Professional/managerial positions – 60%
• 27 million Americans ride a horse at least once a year – More than 10% of U.S. households currently participate in riding – 2,000,000+ people currently own horses An additional 18% of U.S. households have an interest in riding – 33% of American households own/ride horses or would like to own/ride horses – 2/3 of current horse owners own more than one horse.
• The MCI Center offers sponsors luxury hospitality, and upscale spectator base, prime media exposure and a highly-visible corporate presence.
• With everything from shopping at the specialty vendor booths and bidding on silent auction items to cheering on Olympic riders, the WIHS combines affordable family fun, shopping, glamour and international equestrian competition.
• The WIHS is a charitable organization; proceeds donated to local and national charities. Past recipients include: CRPF, NBC4s Camp 4 Kids, Canine Companions for Independence, ASPCA, Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, Partners in Education, Community Services for Autistic Adults & Children, National Center For Therapeutic Riding, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The 47th Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) has served as one of the world’s elite show jumping competitions since its genesis in 1958. From its birthplace at the DC Armory, to the Capital Centre, and now at the state-of-the-art MCI Center, the WIHS brings the “country to the city” every October with Olympic horses and riders competing throughout the 6 days of competition for some of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the world.

The Washington International Horse Show takes place each year at the MCI Center, Washington, DC. The musical freestyle dressage exhibitions by top dressage riders are a crowd favorite. Musical freestyle dressage is often referred to as “dancing on horseback” since riders and horses perform a routine of complex movements – all to the beat of music.

Each year, equestrians from all across the US competed in horse shows to qualify to compete at Washington. The world’s top riders fly their multi-million dollar equine athletes to Washington to view for top honors in this world class show jumping event.

The Washington International Horse Show is a great place to start shopping for the holiday season with amazing bargains in both the Silent Auction and at the 60-plus specialty vendor booths along the concourse of the MCI Center. To view information about this year’s specialty vendors and descriptions of their products, visit www.wihs.org