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Sloane Coles Named Monarch International North American Equitation Champion

Upper Marlboro, MD – (October 1, 2025) – It was a tight race for the blue ribbon in the Monarch International North American Equitation Championship class as Sloane Coles and Megan Massaro walked in to the ring for testing. Only 1/10th of a point separated the riders after two rounds of competition in the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, MD. (Read on…)

Equitation Riders Prepare for Finals On Opening Day of Capital Challenge

Upper Marlboro, MD – (September 30, 2025) – Equitation riders competed in three rings at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center on the opening day of the Capital Challenge Horse Show. Held from September 30 until October 8 in Upper Marlboro, MD, the Capital Challenge Horse Show draws the nation’s best equitation riders to compete in the Monarch International Equitation Weekend. (Read on…)

The 13th annual Capital Challenge Horse Show

WHEN: September 30-October 8

WHERE: Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The PGEC is located 20 miles southeast of Washington DC, just seven miles off the Capital Beltway on Route 4. (Read on…)

Ariat International to Support Emergency Relief Fund at Capital Challenge Horse Show

Union City, CA – (September 25, 2025) It’s time for the thirteenth annual Capital Challenge Horse Show, held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. As one of the show’s largest corporate sponsors, Ariat International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of equestrian riding boots and apparel, will be sponsoring the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation’s (AHJF) Emergency Relief Fund focused GOT ARIAT! Program during the World Champion Hunter Rider classes. (Read on…)

The Future is at Capital Challenge - Today’s future hunters are tomorrow’s junior and amateur hunters

Upper Marlboro, MD –– Six years ago the management of the Capital Challenge Horse Show realized there was a need that existed for young hunters. The pre-green hunter division was popular at the show but needed to further satisfy trainer and owner needs. Because of this need the Capital Challenge Partnership created what we know now as the Future Hunter division. (Read on…)

The Capital Challenge Horse Show Hosts Monarch International Equitation Weekend

Upper Marlboro, MD –– The Capital Challenge Horse Show, held this year from September 30 through October 8, is proud to open the 2006 show with the prestigious Monarch International Equitation Weekend. (Read on…)

The Capital Challenge Horse Show Returns for the 13th Year

Upper Marlboro, MD –– The Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to announce their 13th year at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The 2006 event will kick off on September 30 and will run through October 8. (Read on…)