2010 Horse Shows

2010 Equitation & Hunter Finals

October 2 & 3, 2010

The Capital Challenge Equitation Championship Weekend

This is the weekend for the THIS National Children’s Medal Finals as well as the North American Equitation Championships. If you’re looking for big eq, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is the place to be. Take note from the prize list: “ALL ENTRIES ARE TAKEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Entries close August, 23, 2010. A non refundable processing fee of $100 per horse, a $75 entry deposit per horse, and all stall fees ($300 per stall) must accompany all entries.” That’s $475 before you’ve even licked an envelope.

October 4 – 10, 2010

If you’re already there, stay for:

The Capital Challenge Horse Show

Among the happenings during this horse show are the World Championship Hunter Rider finals
and the Ariat Adult National Medal Final. This class is invitation only. There’s a link on the Capital Challenge website homepage to the 38-page prizelist which has all the details.

October 14-23, 2010

The Pennsylvania National Horse Show

The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Exhibition Center
2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Junior Weekend October 14-17, 2010
Adult Week October 18-23, 2010
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show is recognized as one of the premier equestrian competitions in the United States, with eleven national championships and the CSI 3* rated World Cup Qualifier, Grand Prix de Penn National.

October 21-24, 2010

The New England Equitation Championships

Eastern States Coliseum, West Springfield, MA
This regional equitation championship has become one of the most prestigious and competitive equitation finals in the country. At 3′-3’3″ it’s an equitation final that’s still accessible to a wide range of riders, with more than 160 from eight states qualifying. This show stays competitive without taking itself too seriously. Check out the Challenge of the States competition–where state teams compete against each other in costumes worthy of any self-respecting fraternity Halloween party. And don’t leave without eating a $10 caramel apple. Yes, it’s worth every penny.