Last Updated on August 16, 2026 by adminahb
Nominations are now being accepted for the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Honor and Service Award presented by the EQUUS Foundation. The award is presented annually to a horse, individual, or organization that best demonstrates the values of honor and service as embodied by Klinger, the first recipient of the award and 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.
The 2026 Honor & Service Award recipient will be recognized by WIHS and EQUUS Foundation on Thursday, October 22nd, at The Show Place Arena during WIHS Military Night. The recipient will have the opportunity to select an equine charity on EQUUS Foundation’s Equine Welfare Network to receive a $1,500 grant from the EQUUS Foundation.
Download the nomination form here.
Nominations Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Submission:
To nominate a special horse, individual, or organization for this award, please complete and submit the nomination form to info@wihs.org, Subject: Honor and Service Award Nominee. For more information, please contact the WIHS Office at 202-525-3679 or info@wihs.org.