NEWS
Linda Andrisani Memorial Service at 2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Capital Challenge Horse Show will honor and remember Linda Andrisani on Sunday, September 28, at 6 p.m. at The Show Place Arena. Please RSVP before September 22 to attend. We look forward to welcoming everyone.
Capital Challenge Memories With John French
Sponsors Are Part of the Family at CCHS
July 31 Update: Entries to Reopen for 2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) management team has resolved the issue with payment process that impacted the online entry process. We are pleased to announce that entries will reopen today, Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. EDT. We thank everyone for waiting patiently while this was solved.
Entry Process Update for 2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The management team at the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) has been working on an unexpected issue with the payment processing system that caused the entry website to malfunction on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. We apologize for the confusion and would like to address how the entry process will be handled going forward.
Prize List and Entries Coming Soon for 2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The prestigious Capital Challenge Horse Show returns for its 32nd year on Wednesday, September 24, and continues through Sunday, September 28, with the Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com, followed by hunter, jumper, and equitation competition from Monday, September 29, to Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The Legacy Continues for 2025 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show continues its legacy in 2025 as a premier horse show destination in 2025 celebrating its 32nd edition at Prince George’s Equestrian Center from September 24-October 5, 2025.
Tosh, Sonneborn, and Burnham Lead the Way on Final Day of 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show closed out competition on Sunday, October 6, with a schedule full of classes and awards for young riders. Maddie Tosh rode Juan Carlos to the Grand 3’6” Junior Hunter Champion honors for Lily Sonneborn and Andesite Equestrian LLC, while Sonneborn took home her own Grand Junior Hunter Championship in the Junior Hunter 3’3” division with Spencer. Clara Burnham and Ravello, owned by Melissa Hirt, won the Grand Children’s Hunter Championship.
Landstrom, Signorino, and Herzog Take Home Titles at 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Jumpers made a second appearance at the 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show on Saturday, October 5, with two more North American League (NAL) competitions for junior and amateur riders. Earlier in the day, Lilly Herzog rode GC Ponies LLC’s D’Artagnan to the Grand Pony Hunter Championship.
Scott Stewart Triumphs for Eighth Time in $30,000 WCHR Professional Finals at2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
Two highlight events were held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, which runs at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center through Sunday, October 6. The evening competition featured the top four hunter riders in the country going head-to-head in the $30,000 World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Professional Finals, presented by Walkenbach Equestrian, and it was Scott Stewart who triumphed by riding four unfamiliar horses, taking home his eighth win out of 23 appearances in the 31 years of the class. In the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals, Elizabeth Cram of Aiken, SC, held her first-round lead for victory aboard Liverno, owned by Highfields LLC.
NAL Jumpers Sprint to Wins at 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show welcomed jumpers to The Show Place Arena for the first time on Thursday, October 3, for the North American League (NAL) Finals. Earlier in the day, the Amateur-Owner Hunters determined their champions, while the Adult Hunters dominated in the outdoor arena.
Steege, Kenny, and Haness Capture Impressive Victories at 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show
In a day full of incredible hunter competition, three names stood apart as winners of major classes on Wednesday, October 2. These impressive victories went to Amanda Steege and Lafitte de Muze, owned by Cheryl Olsten, in the $50,000 World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Professional Challenge, presented by The Gochman Family and the John R. Ingram Fund; Ryan Kenny riding Outshine, owned by Michael Britt-Leon in the $10,000 WCHR Developing Pro Challenge, presented by the John R. Ingram Fund; and Nick Haness with Odette, owned by John & Stephanie Ingram LLC, in the $25,000 KASK/Vogel Green Hunter 3’ & 3’3” North American Championship, presented by The Wheeler Family
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.
Maddie Tosh Claims PBIA North American Junior Equitation Championships
Maddie Tosh of Milton, GA, topped the Palm Beach International Academy (PBIA) North American Junior Equitation Championships on Sunday, September 29, during the 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com. She combined scores of 91.66 and 93.33 to take the blue in The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD
Kate Howlin Goes Miles Ahead in $10,000 North American League Adult Hunter Finals
Kate Howlin’s Miles Ahead lived up to his name to win the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Adult Hunter Finals, presented by LAURACEA, and close out the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com, on Sunday, September 29, in The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Brooke Hagerty Doubles Down in THIS National Children’s Medal Finals
Brooke Hagerty of Terrebonne, OR, contested a work-off for the second day in a row to win the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Finals on Saturday, September 28, during the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com. After winning the EMO Insurance Agency/USHJA 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final – East on Friday evening, the 16-year-old once again led a victory gallop around The Show Place Arena at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Brooke Hagerty Moves Up to Win EMO Insurance Agency/USHJA 3’3”Jumping Seat Medal Final – East
Brooke Hagerty of Terrebonne, OR, topped the eighth-annual EMO Insurance Agency/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3’3” Jumping Seat Medal Final – East on Friday evening during the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com. Highlighting the second day of competition at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, Hagerty came into the day sitting second and rode off with the win.
Caroline Signorino Seals the Deal in North American Adult Amateur Equitation Finals at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Caroline Signorino opened the 2024 Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) Equitation Showcase, presented by BIGEQ.com, at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, with a win in the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Finals on Thursday, September 26.
Q&A With Ken Krome, Veteran Course Designer at CCHS
The multi-talented course designer on perfection, lightning-fast “power builds,” bringing your A-game, and the time he built a whole course upside-down
What is your history with CCHS and your current role and responsibilities?
I am the course designer for everything: hunter, jumper, equitation classes, and finals. We are currently a team of three because the show has grown and gotten so much busier that it’s now a three-person job.
Q&A With Seasoned CCHS Competitor Sophie Gochman
How long have you been attending CCHS, and what makes you keep returning?
I have been attending CCHS for about 15 years, on and off. I keep returning because it is a really fun national championship for the hunters. I especially enjoy the WCHR Challenges.