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Yowan and McCloskey Collect Grand Champion Junior Hunter Honors
On the final day of the 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) presented by Well Placed Smile, junior hunter riders stole the show and concluded an elite week of competition at Prince George’s Equestrian Center, highlighting the prestigious World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) yearly finals. Hosting three WCHR Challenge classes throughout the day, the WCHR Junior Challenge 3’6”, WCHR Junior Challenge 3’3”, and the WCHR Children’s Hunter Challenge, Sunday proved to be a competitive day for many of the country’s top junior combinations. The final Grand Champion awards of the week were also presented in the Junior Hunter and Children’s Hunter divisions.
Allison Joyce Earns First Major Finals Win in Ariat Adult Medal
As a highlight of the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) each year, the WCHR Professional Finals crowned a veteran champion in 2015, as Scott Stewart of Wellington, FL, took the top prize in the $5,000 WCHR Pro Finals presented by the show’s title sponsor, Well Placed Smile, for the sixth time in his career. Stewart earned the prestigious top prize in the final round aboard Reality, owned by Alexa Weisman, with a final sore of 271.99. The Capital Challenge Horse Show will continue with hunter and jumper competition through Sunday, October 4, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center.
Sophie Gochman Awarded Grand Pony Hunter Championship Aboard Love Me Tender
Talented ponies ruled the roost today at Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) presented by Well Placed Smile, with Small, Medium, and Large pony divisions honoring their respective champion and reserve combinations for top performances. Sophie Gochman of New York, NY, captured the prestigious Grand Champion Pony Hunter aboard Love Me Tender owned by Dr. Betsee Parker of Middleburg, VA, while Farah Rizvi of Greenwich, CT, and Trillville, owned by Peacock Ridge LLC, were victorious in the $2,500 WCHR Pony Challenge. Danielle Torano of Wellington, FL, and Herault topped the final round of the $10,000 North American Jr./AO Jumper Challenge presented by Johnson Horse Transportation.
Samantha Schaefer Dominates Amateur Division Taking WCHR Amateur-Owner 3’6” Challenge and Earns Grand Champion Amateur-Owner 3’6” Hunter Honors
Amateur riders were the highlight on the sixth day of competition at the 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) presented by Well Placed Smile, as a number of divisions crowned their champions and gifted prestigious awards. Local superstar and homegrown talent Samantha Schaefer of Westminster, MD, continued to add to her successful career at CCHS, amassing two more major championship wins as she earned Grand Champion Amateur-Owner 3’6” Hunter honors and topped the $2,500 WCHR Amateur-Owner 3’6” Challenge aboard Classified. Competition at CCHS will continue through Sunday, October 4.
Scott Stewart Continues Win Streak at Capital Challenge Horse Show Taking WCHR Pro Challenge Aboard Catch Me
With a full day of outstanding amateur and professional hunter competition, the 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS), presented by Well Placed Smile, recognized the first Grand Champion combinations, alongside the preliminary World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) Challenge classes. A highlight of the afternoon was the captivating Future Hunter North American Championship presented by the Wheeler Family and Cismont Manor Farm, which crowned the most gifted young hunter combinations in the country. Capital Challenge Horse Show continues with WCHR Challenge classes including the WCHR Pro Finals at 7pm on Friday, October 2, and will conclude on Sunday, October 4.
Capital Challenge Showcases Future and Professional Hunters on Fourth Day of Competition
Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) presented by Well Placed Smile, ushered in talented Future Hunters today alongside a large number of proven professional combinations as divisional champions were honored throughout the day. Competition at CCHS continues through Sunday, October 5, with several highly anticipated World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) classes still to come on the 2015 schedule.
Capital Challenge Horse Show Moves Into Week of Competitive Hunter Divisions with Full Live Stream Schedule
Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS), presented by Well Placed Smile, began the first day of elite hunter competition at The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center, as the start of a number of divisions were underway including the Future Hunter divisions, which will be highlighted on Wednesday, September 30, in the Future Hunter North American Championship presented by Douglas Wheeler and Cismont Manor Farm. Live stream coverage from CCHS is available all day through the conclusion of competition on Sunday, October 4, covering both the indoor and outdoor arenas, on the EquestrianCounsel.com CCHS Live Webcast presented by Leone Equestrian Law.
Kelli Cruciotti Makes Her Mark in Private Tutoring Services North American Junior Equitation Championships at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS), presented this year by Well Placed Smile, honored Kelli Cruciotti of Elizabeth, CO, as the champion of the incredibly competitive Private Tutoring Services North American Junior Equitation Championships in The Show Place Arena today. With more than 100 entries in the class, the largest Private Tutoring Services North American Junior Equitation Championships held at CCHS in the past 10 years, many highly touted equitation riders from around the country vied for top honors, with Cruciotti and her mount Darius, owned by Serenity Farm, ultimately besting the tremendous class. Catalina Peralta captured the prestigious THIS National Medal Finals class while Rachel Boggus and Papillon 136 won the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championship. Competition at CCHS continues through the week at Prince George’s Equestrian Center and will conclude on Sunday, October 4.
Equitation Weekend at Capital Challenge Crowns First Champions of 2015 Competition
Equitation competition commenced at the 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) presented by Well Placed Smile, with several divisions showcasing their talents in front of a respected judging panel in The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center. The first day of “Equitation Weekend” presented by Biqeq.com, offered several age division championships for equitation riders, including the North American Junior Flat Equitation Championship and the THIS National Children’s Medal Warm Up. Competition at CCHS continues through Sunday, October 4.
Capital Challenge Horse Show to Host National Hunter and Equitation Finals Beginning September 26 at Price George’s Equestrian Center
The 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS), presented by Well Placed Smile, is proud to offer several of the country’s top indoor hunter and equitation national finals as competition commences at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in two weeks, beginning on Saturday, September 26, and continuing through Sunday, October 4. Each year CCHS plays host to the sport’s top equestrian athletes as they vie for championship titles during this elite week-long competition.
Dedicated Sponsors Continue to Make Capital Challenge Horse Show a Top Competition Destination for US Equestrians
As the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) prepares to host the 22nd edition of the competition from September 26-October 4, an array of families and sponsors continue to help make CCHS one of the premier equestrian destinations in the country. A long and growing list of dedicated sponsors bring the show to life, offering riders of all ages and experience levels an unparalleled experience in The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Capital Challenge Horse Show Announces Exciting Additions to the Schedule and Facility Upgrades as 2015 Competition Approaches
The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) is proud to announce the addition of several new classes alongside the staple championship divisions for the 2015 edition of competition, which is set to begin September 26 and continue through October 4.
Private Tutoring Services, (PTS)/Palm Beach International Academy Enters Second Year of Leading Sponsorship at Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) is proud to present Private Tutoring Services, (PTS) /Palm Beach International Academy as a leading sponsor in the 22nd edition of the prestigious horse show. Competition at CCHS is set to begin on September 26, 2015 and will continue through October 4 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. CCHS provides equestrian athletes from around the country an opportunity to compete against the very best in a variety of hunter, amateur jumper, and equitation classes available to riders of all ages.
Capital Challenge Horse Show Welcomes Well Placed Smile to Family of Leading Sponsors
The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) proudly introduces Well Placed Smile as the presenting sponsor of the 2015 competition, beginning September 26 and concluding October 4 at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. As one of the country’s premier indoor shows on the equestrian calendar, CCHS, in its 22nd year, offers elite hunter, equitation, and amateur jumper competition to competitors from around the United States.