Sept. 13, 2018—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON DC. The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) has selected STRIDER™ to offer convenient digital registration for groups interested in competing at WIHS Barn Night 2018, set to take place on Thursday, October 25 at the newly renovated Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Headquartered in Washington DC, Event Clinics is a software company focused on the the equestrian activity industry. The STRIDER™ digital registration platform offers organizers convenient digital payment through its proprietary financial software product StriderPay™.
WIHS attracts over 100,000 spectators each year to its week long schedule of top competition and events. Barn Night, a favorite among WIHS attendees, features jumping competition, equestrian entertainment, and Group Contests with great prizes and awards,
STRIDER™ and WIHS invite local barns and horse enthusiasts of all ages to participate in the fun and exciting evening presented by Barn Manager, Charles Owen, The Clothes Horse, The Equiery, The Loft at Meadowbrook, United Metro Golf Cart and US Equestrian.
Highlights to the 2018 Barn Night schedule include the $40,000 International Jumper Welcome Stake, WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series, presented by Charles Owen, $35,000 International Jumper Accumulator Costume Class, a performance from Guy McLean, and so much more!
Registration by October 15, 2018 is required for Barn Night Group Contest eligibility, and can now be submitted digitally via STRIDER™.
Registration by October 1, 2018 qualifies groups for a chance to win a $250 Dover Saddlery Gift Certificate courtesy of US Equestrian. Prizes will be awarded for Group Spirit, Group Banner, Best Group Video, and Largest Group.
Prizes For WIHS Barn Night 2018
- Clinic with top equitation trainer Stacia Madden, presented by BarnManager
- Custom drape set from The Clothes Horse
- Prize Surprise from The Loft at Meadowbrook
- $2,500 in Dover Saddlery shopping sprees, courtesy of US Equestrian
- Custom Golf Cart from United Metro Golf Cart
- and more!
Stacia Madden is one of the top equitation trainers in North America and head trainer at Beacon Hill Show Stables based in Colts Neck, NJ. Madden has been tapped to teach a clinic for the winner of the Group Video Contest, sponsored by BarnManager, on WIHS Barn Night.
“WIHS has always been my favorite show because of its energy; seeing young equitation riders qualify and then compete as the prelude to the grand prix on Saturday night is a wonderful experience and a feeling you can’t beat,” said Madden, who has coached many of her students to qualify for and find success at WIHS, especially in the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund WIHS Equitation Finals. “Watching young riders be able to rub elbows with the top level like that creates a sense of camaraderie that you don’t see at other horse shows.
“Every aspect of WIHS feels important and Barn Night is no different with the excitement from the local barns,” continued Madden. “I did not hesitate at all when I was asked to be the Barn Night clinician and I am looking forward to bringing a focus on the equitation to the clinic. I love the experience of working with new people, seeing some grassroots talent, and meeting new horses.”
Barn Night Group Registration is available through Event Clinics and can be accessed here. Tickets for WIHS are available online on Ticketmaster.com, at the Capital One Arena box office or by calling 1-800-745-3000. For group discounts, contact Capital One Arena Group Sales at 202-661-5061. For more information on tickets and discounts for military, seniors and students, visit WIHS.org/tickets.
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STRIDER™ is the leading publically accessible registration platform for top clinics and shows in dressage, jumping, and eventing. STRIDER™ offers a range of software solutions to solve the connection, promotion and payment problem in the equestrian industry. The company‘s products includes StriderPay™, which gives businesses the ability to directly accept charge card payments online without the expense of a merchant account.
About WIHS, www.wihs.org
Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show is one of North America’s most prestigious and entertaining equestrian events attracting more than 26,000 spectators annually to Washington, D.C., for Olympic-level competition plus community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders arrive from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a million dollars in prize money. Highlights include the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington for the President’s Cup, presented by Events DC, the $25,000 Puissance high jump and $50,000 Speed Final on Military Night and Kids’ Day, a free, fun and educational community event. WIHS, an official USEF Heritage Competition, is rated CSI4*-W by the Fédération Equestre Internationale, the world governing body for horse sports. The Washington International Horse Show Association, Ltd. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization based in Washington, D.C.