The hunter/jumper industry is in the midst of the indoor season, where the top horses and riders compete head-to-head. We took a look at the amateur-owner hunter entries for Capital Challenge, Pennsylvania National, Washington International and the National Horse Show to see where top horses are competing this fall and what it takes to get there.
3’6″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 18-35
Capital Challenge: 9
Pennsylvania National: 11
Washington International: 13
National Horse Show: 16
3’6″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 36 and Over
Capital Challenge: 19
Pennsylvania National:15
Washington International: 5
National Horse Show: 11
3’3″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 18-35
Capital Challenge: 33
Pennsylvania National: 28
Washington International: 14
National Horse Show: 16
3’3″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 36 and Over
Capital Challenge: 32
Pennsylvania National: 22
Washington International: 14
National Horse Show: 16
We also looked at the range of points earned by the horses who are competing at each show, excluding Capital Challenge, which does not require competitors to qualify.
3’6″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 18-35
Pennsylvania National: 246.75-1,836.35
Washington International: 378.25-1,692.05
National Horse Show: 378.25-1,564.05
3’6″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 36 and Over
Pennsylvania National:0-1,386.45
Washington International: 83.25-1,863.3
National Horse Show: 115.75-1,863.3
3’3″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 18-35
Pennsylvania National: 0-1,604.75
Washington International: 799.1-2,775.35
National Horse Show: 950.7-2,775.35
3’3″ Amateur-Owner Hunters 36 and Over
Pennsylvania National: 128-1,847.8
Washington International: 0-2,357.6
National Horse Show: 668.5-1,725.3
