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Written by Michelle Bloch
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Sunday, 27 July 2008 20:00 |
The Capital Challenge Horse Show will celebrate its seventeenth year when it kicks off on October 2nd and runs through October 10th in Upper Marlboro, MD. The prestigious event launches the indoor show season where the elite go head-to-head in year-end finals.
Since its inception, The Capital Challenge Horse Show has drawn the sport’s best hunter, jumper and equitation riders from across the country. The show has attracted competitors from over 40 states and Canada, and riders have traveled from as far away as Alaska to compete.
Once again featured events will include: World Champion Hunter Rider challenge classes; the Ariat Adult Medal Finals and the $24,000 Future Hunter Championship. The Taylor Harris Insurance Services Children’s Medal finals will take place on Sunday, October 3rd, during the Equitation Weekend sponsored by BigEq.com.
Hunter classes will begin on Monday, October 4th. The highlight of the hunter week will take place on Friday night when the top six professionals vie for the World Champion Professional Hunter Rider title.
Taking center stage on Saturday night will be the Junior/Amateur Prix. The junior/amateur jumper division will be held in a modified World Cup format totaling $45,000 in prize money.
Classes at the Capital Challenge are held indoors as well as outdoors and begin each morning at 8am. Evening classes will run in the Show Place Arena Tuesday through Saturday. Sitting in the stands spectators can watch junior, amateur and professional riders test the ability of the top equines in the country as they are piloted over professionally built courses. If you can’t attend, remember you can log on to www.equestriansport.tv to see all the action live.
Beautiful flowers and freshly painted jumps are the scenery in the ring, but step to the rotunda and the view is much different. This is where some of the best equestrian shopping can be found. Hand-painted furniture, jewelry, leather products and clothing are just some of what the boutiques carry.
Admission and parking are free throughout the week. Anyone who has a love of horses will appreciate the quality of equine showcased at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. For more information please call (301) 260-2467 prior to the show or (301) 952-7944 during the show.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 10:22 |
