Haness Dominates Professional Hunter Divisions at 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Professional hunters wrapped up division championships on Tuesday, October 1, at the 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Tricolors were handed out in 14 divisions, along with the top under saddle horses at the show competing for honors in the Professional World Champion Under Saddle.
Green Hunter 3’6” Section A
Sponsored by Peter Pletcher and PJP Farm
Champion: Styles, Dr. Betsee Parker, Scott Stewart
Reserve Champion: Macallan, Privet Farm LLC, Holly Orlando
Green Hunter 3’6” Section B
Sponsored by Lee Sadrian and the Kellogg Family
Champion: Monarchy, Shadowfax Equestrian LLC, Geoffrey Hesslink
Reserve Champion: Circa, Wade Equestrian Farms LLC, Halie Robinson
Green Hunter 3’9”
Champion: Colter, Sophie Gochman, Scott Stewart
Reserve Champion: Cavaletto Loma Z, West Coast Equine Partners LLC, Nick Haness
High Performance Hunter
Sponsored by Windsor Stables, Michael Britt-Leon, and Kelly Sims
Champion: Chappy, Carole Chase, Greg Crolick
Reserve Champion: Autograph, Ceil Wheeler, Hunt Tosh
High Performance Conformation Hunter
Sponsored by Alex Hamer and Buxton Farm
Champion: All Inklusive, Ava Berman, Samantha Schaefer
Reserve Champion: Jenkins, John & Stephanie Ingram LLC, Nick Haness
Green Conformation Hunter
Sponsored by Joie Gatlin Show Stables
Champion: Modern Man, Lynn Olson, Nick Haness
Reserve Champion: Family Affaire, Judgment Farms LLC, Jacob Pope
Performance Hunter 3'6"
Sponsored by Far West Farms
Champion: Paisley Park, Andesite Equestrian, Geoffrey Hesslink
Reserve Champion: Sinmigo Dos, Stable Assets, Halie Robinson
Performance Hunter 3'6"
Sponsored by Far West Farms
Champion: Queen Celeste, Glade Run Farm LLC, Nick Haness
Reserve Champion: Caristo, John & Stephanie Ingram LLC, Jared Depermentier
Additional professional hunter champions were awarded as follows:
Green Hunter 3' Colts & Geldings
Sponsored by Boggs Hill/Mr. & Mrs. Tim Goguen
Champion: SVF Charles, Sunset View Farm LLC, Maria Rasmussen
Reserve Champion: Perfect Storm, Redfield Farm, Jenny Jones
Green Hunter 3' 7 & Over
Sponsored by David Belford & Christopher Payne, New Hope LLC
Champion: Maverick, Sadie Furr, Michael Britt Leon
Reserve Champion: Clara, Lisa Arena Davis, Amanda Steege
Green Hunter 3' 6 & Under
Sponsored by Jennifer & Roger Smith
Champion: Et Cetera, Glade Run Farm LLC, Nick Haness
Reserve Champion: Revival, Ceil Wheeler, Hunt Tosh
Green Hunter Mares 3' & 3'3"
Sponsored by Aquitaine Equine
Champion: Odette, John & Stephanie Ingram LLC, Nick Haness
Reserve Champion: Margaux, Stephanie Bronfman, Laura Bowery
Green Hunter 3'3" Section A
Sponsored by Hunt Tosh, Inc.
Champion: Cannon Beach, West Coast Equine Partners LLC, Nick Haness
Reserve Champion: Courtside, Shadow Ridge Inc., Kate Conover
Green Hunter 3'3" Section B
Sponsored by Hunt Tosh, Inc.
Champion: Forsini, Lexi Maounis, Laena Romond
Reserve Champion: Kaiden, Little Brook LLC, John French
Professional World Champion Hunter Under Saddle
Sponsored by Arcadia Farm, awarded the Hollywood Challenge Trophy donated by Paula Polk Lillard
Champion: Leisure, Stable Assets, Halie Robinson
Reserve Champion: Ilou, Jennifer Jones, Jennifer Jones
The 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show schedule on Wednesday, October 2, is action-packed, featuring the $25,000 KASK/Vogel Green Hunter North American Championship, sponsored by The Wheeler Family, as well as the $50,000 World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) Professional Challenge, sponsored by The Gochman Family and John R. Ingram Fund, and the $10,000 WCHR Developing Pro Challenge, sponsored by John R. Ingram Fund. Grand champions will also be named for the professional divisions, while competition continues through October 7.