2014 WIHS Klinger Perpetual Award Announcement

Nominations Open for WIHS Klinger Perpetual Award for Honor & Service

WESTPORT, CT - September 10, 2014 - The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), Ariat International and the EQUUS Foundation are pleased to announce that nominations are open for the WIHS Klinger Perpetual Award for Honor & Service. The award recognizes a horse, individual or organization each year that best demonstrates the values of honor and service as embodied by Klinger, one of the inaugural inductees of the EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Horse Stars Hall of Fame.

Klinger, a special horse who has touched the lives of many in his life of service with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, has also been an important part of the WIHS for many years - visiting with children on WIHS Kids' Day, joining the Breakfast with the Mounted Police, and participating in the Caisson Platoon Exhibition on WIHS Military Night.

The 2014 award recipient will be recognized during a presentation at center ring with Klinger and representatives of the WIHS, Ariat International and the EQUUS Foundation on Friday, October 24 during the annual WIHS Military Night. The recipient will receive a pair of boots courtesy of Ariat International and will have the opportunity to select an equine charity on the Equine Welfare Network of the EQUUS Foundation to receive a $1,000 grant from the EQUUS Foundation.

Nominations must be received by September 17, 2014.

Click HERE for the WIHS Klinger Award Nomination Form

To nominate a special horse, individual or organization for this award, please complete and return the nomination form to info@wihs.orgor by mail to:

Washington International Horse Show
Attention: Klinger Award
3299 K Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20007

For more information, please contact Ally Leff at 202-525-3679 or ally@wihs.org.

Click HERE to learn more about Klinger and the WIHS Klinger Perpetual Award.

EQUUS Foundation: The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, also known as Horse Charities of America, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, enabling the therapeutic use of horses for those in need, fostering the horse-human bond, and educating the public about the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact us by phone at 203-259-1550 or by email at mail@equusfoundation.org. Visit us at equusfoundation.org.

Ariat International: Ariat International, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts. Featuring a patented technology designed to deliver stability, durability and comfort, Ariat pioneered the application of advanced athletic shoe technology into English riding boots and authentic Western boots. Ariat products are sold in a network of retail outlets throughout the world. For more information about Ariat products or for the Ariat retailer nearest you, contact Ariat at 800-899-8141 or visit www.ariat.com.

Washington International Horse Show: Established in 1958, the Washington International Horse Show attracts more than 26,000 spectators to the six-day show, which includes Olympic-level competition along with community and charity events. More than 500 top horses and riders come to D.C. from all over the globe to jump for more than a half a million dollars in prize money. In 2014, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for all Olympic equestrian disciplines, raised the show’s rating to CSI4*-W to reflect the increase in prize money for international show jumping. Event highlights include the Puissance high jump competition on Military Night (Friday), the $125,000 President's Cup Grand Prix, a World Cup qualifier (Saturday night) and Kids' Day (Saturday), a free, fun and educational community event. The Washington International Horse Show Association, Ltd. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. WIHS is an official USEF Heritage Competition and is recognized as a Top 25 Horse Show by the North American Riders Group. Visit www.wihs org for more information.

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