John French was the champion of last year's WCHR Professional Finals.
Tune in to see who wins this year!
In addition to the original live streaming, five featured competitions will be aired with color commentary by Mike Moran on USEF Network presented by SmartPak. On Wednesday, the USEF Network will package and show the $20,000 Added Future Hunter North American Championship (sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wheeler, Makoto Farms, Inc., and Kocher Tack), the $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge, and the $5,000 WCHR Emerging Pro Challenge.
Friday's coverage includes the highly anticipated Professional World Championship Hunter Rider Finals sponsored by The John Ingram Fund, and on Saturday, fans can tune in to watch the final round of the $15,000 North American Junior/Amateur Jumper Challenge Cup, sponsored by Ariat.
With the busy schedules of most equestrians, not everyone can attend the show, but the live streaming gives anyone around the world the opportunity to watch every minute of the competition.
Colby Balazs, VP of Marketing at SmartPak explained, “Not everyone can be on-grounds at the show, but they still want to follow all of the action. The live feed provides that opportunity for riders across the country to participate in the competition.”
Commenting on SmartPak’s sponsorship, Balazs noted, “We as a business feel strongly about supporting the industry and forging strong partnerships. Capital Challenge has a fantastic reputation and draws top competitors from near and far. Washington D.C. is a great place to visit, so spectators and riders have plenty to keep them entertained not far from the venue.”
The 2012 Capital Challenge Horse Show will begin with its Equitation Weekend, sponsored by Bigeq.com, on September 29-30. The weekend will feature the finals for the North American Junior and Adult Amateur Equitation Championships as well as the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Children’s Medal Finals. Competition will then continue through October 7 with much more hunter, jumper and equitation action. The week will feature the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Professional Finals, the Emerging Pro Rider Challenge, the North American Junior/Amateur-Owner Challenge Cup, the Ariat National Adult Medal Finals, and much more. Thanks to SmartPak, every second will be live online so you don’t have to miss a thing.
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About Capital Challenge
?In its 19th year, the Capital Challenge Horse Show sets itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter competition. Held each autumn at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, this year's show will take place on September 29-October 7.
Top competitions include the ARIAT National Adult Medal Finals and the THIS National Children’s Medal Finals, along with the Capital Challenge Equitation Weekend, presented by Bigeq.com. In addition to these prestigious equitation events, the Capital Challenge Horse Show will once again host the World Champion Hunter Rider Finals and will assemble the country's best horses and riders to compete in junior, amateur, and professional hunter classes.
For more information, please visit www.capitalchallenge.org or visit the Capital Challenge Horse Show page on Facebook!