World No. 2 Kent Farrington, Olympic medalists, and international show jumping stars set to compete in Maryland
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the world's best equestrian athletes, including Olympic medalists and international show jumping stars, will descend on the Washington, D.C. area for the 68th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian™, October 19–25 at The Show Place Arena at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
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