The World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) Series 2020 continued this past week from March 3-8 at the Ocala Winter Finals, held during Week VIII at HITS Ocala in Florida.
The WCHR Program was founded in 1992 to recognize and celebrate the hunter rider and has expanded to include coveted year-end awards for Professionals, Developing Professionals, Amateur Owners, Adult Amateurs, Juniors, Children’s and Pony riders. Riders qualify for national and regional awards by earning points at events held across the country throughout the qualifying year. Each year, the top ten nationally ranked riders and top six regionally ranked riders in each category are invited to compete in the WCHR Finals at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Maryland.
Marvel at these wonderful horse/rider combinations, square knees, and tidy grooming jobs as we take you onsite with the action below!
Anna Wells-Sharp on Play That Song. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
We love a gorgeous grey – especially with a braid job like this. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Jumping with a smile is one of the best photos you can take! Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
A bit of pony conversation and laughter before it’s ring-time. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Eyes on the prize. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Knees to nose! Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Another lovely smile in the ring! Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Game faces are on for this pair. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
A welcome bit of shade at the showgrounds. Photo by Dominique Gonzalez.
Go Jumping!