(Washington, DC) – October 14, 2025 – The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) a world-class championship event, drawing leading equestrian riders from around the nation and the world, wrapped up after a week of class competitions today. The show finished with the Small Pony Hunter, Medium Pony Hunter, and Large Pony Hunter divisions as well as the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals.
Championship honors in today’s Small Pony Hunter division were awarded to My Little Dickens, ridden by Kara Chad followed by Reid Patton riding First Edition claiming the Reserve Championship. The Medium Pony Hunter Championship was clinched by Meredith Darst aboard All About Me with Kara Chad riding Heart’s Desire earning the Reserve Championship. Vanity Fair, ridden by Lillie Keenan won the Large Pony Hunter Championship with Victoria Colvin and Sunday Best garnering the Reserve Championship.
Earning the auspicious honor of Grand Champion Pony Hunter was My Little Dickens ridden by Kara Chad. With her multiple wins throughout the two days of pony hunter competition, Kara Chad also received the prestigious Best Child Rider on Pony Award for 2007.
The WIHS Pony Equitation Finals saw 25 starters with Taylor Ann Adams, riding her large pony Mokoo Jumbee, taking first place honors. Finishing second was Lucille Oken aboard Hi Lite with Frances Land riding Look At Me rounding out the top three.
The WIHS wrapped up with the final classes of the competition, which included the Local Hunter Finals (Pony) and the Local Hunter Finals (Horse). Champion of the Local Hunter Finals (Pony) was Tantallon Plus Tax, ridden by Katlynn Butler followed by Reserve Champion, Sophie Gali riding Legally Blonde. Socialite piloted by Morgan Dvorkin received the Champion title in the Local Hunter Finals (Horses) with Reserve Champion honors awarded to Ravelle, ridden by Keri Guanciale.
About The Washington International Horse Show (www.wihs.org):
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization benefiting local and national charities, is a world-class championship event, drawing leading equestrian riders from around the nation and the world. Each year riders participate in qualifying shows to earn the honor of riding at the WIHS. The WIHS welcomes more than 600 horse and rider duos to compete to win some of the most coveted and prestigious awards in the world, including more than $400,000 in prize money. The show takes place every October in Washington, DC, attracting the attention of the equestrian world, non-equestrian world, celebrities and politicos alike with events such as show jumping, dressage, barrel racing and terrier races. October 2008 will mark the 50th anniversary of the WIHS.
The Washington International Horse Show is supported by the following 2007 sponsors: Salamander Hospitality, LLC, Hidden Trail Farm, LLC, FTI Consulting, Inc., Merial, LTD (UlcerGard), Monica & Hermen Greenberg, Canadian National Railway Company (CN), Monarch International, Gotham North, St. Michelle Wine Estates, Lynn Ellen Rice & Last Name Left Productions, Pat Carleton & The Cottonwood, Ltd., Pedigree/Masterfoods, Crawford Communications, Shalanno Farm, Tara Management, Tad Coffin Performance Saddles, Halstrum, LLC/Lubrisyn, Brooke Carmichael McMurray-Fowler & Pam Carmichael Keenan, JPC Equestrian, Betty & Ernie Oare, Berkley Underwriting Partners, LLC & EMO Insurance Agency, Inc., The Reid Family, Hillary Stiff & Chris & Nalini Rogers, Platinum Performance, Far Niente Stables, LLC and Cornell University.
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