March 16, 2026 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) will expand its international-level jumping this year to include FEI CSI2* competition to complement its longstanding world cup qualifier, the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Washington CSI5*-W for the President’s Cup.
“We’ve made several exciting changes to our program this year for both riders and show fans,” said WIHS President Vicki Lowell. “The FEI CSI2* will provide opportunities for younger and developing horses and riders to gain competition experience indoors in a world class setting. We are also supplementing our Green Hunter Division with a 3’3” section, and as previously announced, we are delighted to add the WIHS Pony Jumper Championship for young riders.”
The new FEI CSI2* classes include: $7,500 Two Phase (Wednesday), $7,500 Time First Round (Thursday), and the $50,000 Grand Prix (Saturday afternoon). The WIHS FEI CSI2* competition specs are as follows:
- Thirty (30) entries will be accepted, with no cross entry permitted with the CSI5*-W.
- First class at 1.35m for $7,500, second class at 1.40m for $7,500, and third class at 1.45m for $50,000, for riders to accumulate ranking points.
In addition to the WIHS CSI2*, this year’s schedule will introduce several new competitions:
- WIHS Pony Jumper Championships: Friday, October 23, on MARS Barn Night.
- Green Hunter 3’3” Championship: Starting Monday, October 19, as part of the newly expanded Green Hunter Division.
To view the entire 68th WIHS Show Schedule please find it on our website or use the button below. 2026 WIHS Prize List will be available online at wihs.org mid-July.
