HJN Content posted on October 6th, 2007

Landlocked yet plentiful – Mongolia’s rich equestrian history

A rich equestrian heritage which today spans across many layers of Mongolian lifestyle, whether it be racing… With more horses than the actual human population, it doesn’t take a stretch of the imagination to wonder why people often describe Mongolia as the land of the horse. Neither does the legendary history which would have the world’s second-largest landlocked country after Kazakhstan amass the greatest empire the world has ever known aboard the loyal and enduring Mongolian horse do little to dispel that myth… (Read on…)

PETER PLETCHER AMAZES AGAIN IN WCHR PRO FINALS FOR THE MONARCH INTERNATIONAL TITLE

Annual Winners Named in Pro, Amateur and Children’s Divisions

Upper Marlboro, MD – “It’s amazing every time,” commented an exuberant Peter Pletcher after winning his third Monarch International Professional World Championship Hunter Rider title, which took place on October 5TH during the eight-day Capital Challenge Horse Show at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.

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Grand Champion From Beginning To End - Samantha Schaefer, 14

Upper Marlboro, MD – (October 6, 2025) – Samantha Schaefer, 14, walked out of the arena at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, MD, with the grand pony hunter championship ribbon hanging from Love and Laughter’s bridle. It is the fourth time the young rider has claimed the honors. No other pony rider has come close to duplicating the feat. (Read on…)

Albert Zoer and Okidoki take 8th event in Global Champions Tour

The last event of the Global Champions Tour, presented by CN WorldWide and CN, took place at the Olympic Equestrian Center in Markopoulo, Greece. 33 combinations started in the “Alpha Private Bank & CN Grand Prix”. The best 18 combinations came back for the second round, among which were 6 combinations with a clear first round. (Read on…)

Mohr Returns To Take ARIAT Medal Finals

Upper Marlboro, MD (October 5, 2025) –– Besting a field of 31 riders Lindsey Mohr, 18, rode Lion King to a 88.5 and a 89.4, dominating the the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals held at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Upper Marlboro, MD. (Read on…)