The Southern Pines Equine Associates War Horse Event Series (WHES), presented by Adequan®, is a premier competition series that continues to elevate the sport of eventing across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The WHES has grown exponentially year after year, attracting competitors, sponsors, and volunteers who are passionate about the sport and its development.

In partnership with the United States Eventing Association (USEA), WHES is proud to be a registered schooling show, providing competitors with an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in a recognized competition setting. As part of this collaboration, WHES will award select USEA full and supporting memberships to winners who are not currently members, fostering growth in the eventing community.

WHES remains dedicated to horse and rider development by offering dressage, cross-country, and show jumping schooling the day before each competition.

To help with the positive experience of our horse and rider competitors, the goal is to start the show jumping and cross country courses at a general level of difficulty and increase the level of difficulty over the course of the five events, with true Championship level courses at the November WHES Championship event.

With a strong commitment to education, safety, and excellence, WHES provides riders of all levels with a supportive and competitive environment to develop their skills, train young horses, and achieve their personal best.

Official WHES Show Photographer: High Time Photography

To qualify for the WHES Championships you must attend at least two WHES events and have done ONE of the following:

• Placed 1st – 6th at any of the first five WHES events (Green as Grass – Modified)  
• Entered all five WHES events prior to Championships (May, June, July, August, October)
• Placed 1st – 6th in any of the VA Horse Trials Starter Series events
• Placed 1st – 6th in any of the Feather Creek Horse Trials or entered both FCHT events prior to Championships