What: Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the most prestigious Olympic-level equestrian show jumping competition in the United States. Benefiting the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation.

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

Special appearances by Christopher Reeve, and singers Patti Austin and Peabo Bryson.

When: Tuesday - Sunday, October 21 – 26, 2003

Where: MCI Center, Washington, DC

Tickets: $15 - $60. Anytime Pass $75. TicketMaster 202-432-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com

Web site: www.wihs.org

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Feature performances:

Thursday evening, October 23rd - 7:30pm

· $20,000 ICON Gambler’s Choice – international show jumping

· Challenge of Champions – bull riding

· Equine Extremist – Tommie Turvey

Friday evening, October 24th - 7:30pm

· $25,000 Puissance (horse high jump) – riders attempt to break record jump of 7’ 8 ½”

sponsored by General Star Management Company, presented by EMO Insurance Agency

· Challenge of Champions – bull riding

· Dressage – musical freestyle Cherri Reiber & Susan Dutta

· Equine Extremist – Tommie Turvey

· Nextel Terrier Races

Saturday afternoon, October 25th - 1:00 – 4:30pm

· $10,000 Solaray Pro-Junior Costume Class

· Pony Pavilion: Free Pony Rides children 12 and under. Pet the ponies, blacksmiths, face- painting

· Equine Extremist – Tommie Turvey

Saturday evening, October 25th - 7:00pm

· $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, sponsored by Salamander Farm

· Special guest appearance by Christopher Reeve

· Dressage – musical freestyle Cherri Reiber & Susan Dutta

· Equine Extremist – Tommie Turvey

· Nextel Terrier Races

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Special attractions & events:

Shopping: Over 60 specialty vendors - fine gifts, jewelry, crafts, art

Silent Auction: Luxury items - vacations, art, jewelry, haute couture gowns, wine

Art Contest: Children enter to win FREE riding lessons. Art entries displayed throughout MCI Center during horse show. Rules/entry details at www.wihs.org.

Barn Night: Thursday evening competition where groups of 8 or more try to win fabulous prizes by showing the most group enthusiasm, bringing the largest group, and writing the best reason why they should win. Rules/entry details at www.wihs.org.

Take Metrorail or Metro bus to the Washington International Horse Show, a non-profit event in the heart of the nation’s capital.