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Results Correction for Capital Challenge Horse Show
Management at Capital Challenge Horse Show announces a change in results at the 2016 event, which was held October 1-9 at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Emma Kurtz Named Grand Junior Hunter Champion for Second Year at Capital Challenge
The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center, came to a close on Sunday with the best junior riders in the country competing. Junior and Children's riders were featured in the Show Place Arena and the outdoor ring, and six championships were presented throughout the day.
Sophie Gochman Repeats Top Performance as Grand Pony Hunter Champion at Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by World Equestrian Center, featured the smallest athletes on Saturday morning and afternoon. Capturing the Grand Pony Hunter Championship was Sophie Gochman, riding Dr. Betsee Parker’s Bit of Love. In the evening session, Sandra Zimmerli and Zaza won the $10,000 North American Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Challenge Cup Final Round, sponsored by Johnson Horse Transportation and the overall Challenge Cup, sponsored by Ariat International.
John French Caps Stellar Week at Capital Challenge Horse Show with WCHR Pro Finals Victory
Hunter and equitation expertise were featured at The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by World Equestrian Center, on Friday. In the WCHR Professional Finals, sponsored by Madison Hills Farm, the top six hunter riders in the country went head to head over three rounds, with John French leading the victory gallop. Allison Fithian won the ARIAT National Adult Medal Finals, sponsored by ARIAT International.
Stephanie Danhakl Dominates at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Adult and Amateur-Owner riders had the spotlight on Thursday at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center. Four divisions of amateur-owner hunters and three divisions of adult amateur hunters competed throughout the day at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center.
Scott Stewart and John French Claim Major Championships at Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Wednesday afternoon session of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center, featured the $25,000 Future Hunter North American Championships, sponsored by the Wheeler Family and Madison Hills Farm, and the awarding of the professional hunter grand championships. Scott Stewart rode Private Life to the win in the $25,000 Future Hunter North American Championship, while Boss claimed the Grand Hunter Championship with John French in the irons.
Capital Challenge Horse Show Awards Championships to Nation’s Best Hunters
Eight championships were awarded on Tuesday at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, recognizing the best hunter horses and riders in the country. The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center and held at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center, continues through Sunday, October 9. Every class of the 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show is live streamed. Watch online at tv.coth.com or www.capitalchallenge.org.
Katherine Strauss Claims North American Junior Equitation Championship Victory at Capital Challenge
The Capital Challenge Horse Show hosted three major equitation finals at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center on Sunday as part of Equitation Weekend, presented by BigEq.com. In the Private Tutoring Services North American Junior Equitation Championships, the win went to Katherine Strauss of Southampton, NY, riding San Remo VDL. Alexa Aureliano of Old Brookville, NY, was victorious in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Finals on Qualitat. Allison Fithian of Monterey, CA, captured the win in the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championships riding Lucky D’Etenclin.
Capital Challenge Names First 2016 Champions During Equitation Weekend, Presented by BigEq.com
The 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show opened Saturday at Prince George’s Equestrian Center with Equitation Weekend, presented by BigEq.com. Championships were awarded in the adult amateur equitation and to junior riders in five age group-based equitation divisions. The equitation championships resume on Sunday, October 2, and competition at the Capital Challenge Horse Show continues through Sunday, October 9.
World Equestrian Center Named Presenting Sponsor of 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to welcome the World Equestrian Center as the presenting sponsor of the 23rd annual event, to be held October 1-9, 2016, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Capital Challenge 2016 Prize List Now Available!
The official prize list of the 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show is now available online here. The 23rd annual Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center, will welcome many of the nation’s top horses and riders to Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, from October 1-9 for nine days of preeminent hunter, jumper, and equitation competition.
Sharon Lynn Campbell Named Official Artist of 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The artwork of Sharon Lynn Campbell has appeared at many of the country’s most prestigious horse shows, including the 2016 Capital Challenge Horse Show. As the newly named official artist of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, Campbell is masterfully creating two paintings for the 2016 edition of the horse show, to be held October 1-9 at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.