Cummings, 36, led the class going into the second round and wasthe final rider to tackle the course. She said, “My thoughts going into the second round were, just find the jumps and be smooth and notblow it. I was worried about blowing the last jump because it’s thelast jump!”

She went on to post an 85.2 for a two-round total of 169.4.  Noone came close to her score.

It was no surprise that Cummings collected the blue after hersuccessful showing the previous day.  Cummings picked up thechampionship in the adult amateur equitation division riding hergelding Last Call.   The 12-year-old Canadian Sport Horse has beenwith Cummings for four years and can do the equitation as well thejumpers.

She said, “He’s a great guy and is as honest as the day is long.He’s my big pet.”

Although Cummings didn’t compete in the equitation as a juniorshe enjoys the challenge as an adult. She said, “What I like mostabout the Equitation is that you have to be smooth and accurate. Ithink it’s wonderful that they do have this for the adults. They makea big deal out of it here and I think that’s wonderful. I have tothank Monarch International’s Show Circuit Magazine for sponsoringthis event.”

Cummings and Last Call will return to the Show Place Arena onFriday to compete in the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals.  Cummingswas first on the waiting list for the Ariat Finals last year and shewas determined not to be on the waiting list this year.  Cummingsended the year being the top qualifier going into the Finals.

The 13th annual Capital Challenge Horse Show will run through October 8th atthe Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Asidefrom the equestrian action running in two rings, the horse show alsooffers some of the best in equestrian shopping. The shopping areas arelocated inside and out, with a new Boutique Mall located on theconcourse level. With over fifty shops on the premises early holidayshopping is made easy.   You’ll find unique gift items, artwork, thefinest jewelry, clothing, footwear and a variety of quality equestrianequipment.  

As always there is no charge for admission and parking is free.The schedule and results can be found on the Capital Challengewebsite: www.capitalchallenge.org. For more information on the Capital Challenge Horse Show call (301)260-2467 prior to the show or (301) 952-7944 during the show.

Contact: Michelle Bloch, Capital Challenge Media Relations -  Cell(973)219-1827

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