Thank you for being a Zone 2 member! August was packed with championships and events, and we want to congratulate our members for their accomplishments this month. Don't forget to get your entries in for the AON/USHJA National Championships!
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Zone 2 riders shine at the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships
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Congratulations to our Zone 2 riders who competed at the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championshps in Princeton, New Jersey, Aug. 22-26! Special congratulations to the following Zone 2 medalists:
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1.10/1.15m Children's Team Championship
- Gold: Hunter Champey, Claudia Citrin, David Eakin, and Jordan Ferrier
- Silver: Dakota Champey, Isabelle Gochtovtt, Ava Kavulich, and Devon Owen
- Bronze: Mathew Acevedo was part of the combined Zones 1 & 2 team
1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Team Championship
- Silver: Emily Daignault-Salvaggio, Stacey Mahoney, Barbara Rochford, and Kendra Sue Walmer
- Bronze: Nicole Palmer, Kristen Rohr, Joy Slater, and Katherine Willekes
1.20/1.25m & 1.30/1.35m Junior & Amateur Team Championship
- Gold: Morgan Champey, Stephanie Dixon, Samantha Johnson, and Jillian Rosenwasser
- Silver: Kathleen Full-Baudeneau and Sarah Wood were part of the combined Zones 1 & 2 team
- Bronze: Devon Shaw, Cameron Tague, and Jake Parker Wymard
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1.10/1.15m Children's Individual Championship
- Gold: Claudia Citrin
- Silver: Dakota Champey
1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Individual Championship
- Gold: Darian Smith
- Silver: Kendra Sue Walmer
1.20/1.25m & 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur Individual Championship
- Gold: Morgan Champey
- Silver: Cameron Tague
- Bronze: Stephanie Dixon
Special thanks to Zone 2 Chef d'Equipe James Benedetto for leading riders at the Championships!
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Zone 2 riders earn medals at FEI North American Youth Show Jumping Championships!
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Congratulations to our Zone 2 Juniors
Emma Callanan, Dagny MacTaggart, Carley McInerney and
Carolina Villanueva as well as Zone 2 Young Riders
Samantha Cohen, Ailish Cunniffe, Madison Goetzmann and
Katherine Strauss, who competed in the FEI North American Youth Show Jumping Championships presented by USHJA Aug. 1-5 at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York!
The Young Rider team of Cohen, Cunniffe, Goetzmann and Strauss earned the gold medal in the Team Championship. Cohen also earned bronze in the Individual Championship. Way to go Zone 2! Special thanks to Zone 2 Chef d'Equipe
Ralph Caristo, who led teams during the championships!
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Zone 2 HOTY and Stirrup Cup championships are coming up
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Zone 2 HOTY and Stirrup Cup Championships are around the corner. Mark your calendar for the following events:
- Sept. 19-23: Zone 2 Horse of the Year Jumper Championship, Princeton Show Jumping Fall I, Princeton, N.J. Entries due Sept. 9. Note: This is the NEW Zone 2 HOTY Jumper date
- Sept. 29-30: Zone 2 Stirrup Cup Championship, Swan Lake Fall Regional, Littlestown, Pa.
- Oct. 21: Zone 2 Horse of the Year Hunter Championship, presented by Horseflight and Redfield Show Tack, at PA State Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg, Pa. Entries are due Sept. 4.
- Note: There be no Junior 3'6" offered at the Zone 2 Horse of the Year Hunter Championship this year.
For more information about these championships, including qualifying criteria,
click here.
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Good luck to Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter riders!
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Congratulations and good luck to the following riders competing at the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Children's and Adult Amateur Hunter Championships, presented by
SmartPak this weekend!
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Zone 2 Adult Amateurs
- Alexandra Beyrer, Setauket, N.Y.
- Hayley Fedele, Rochester, N.Y.
- Isabelle Greenbaum, Merrick, N.Y.
- Kaitlin Hofer, Saddle River, N.J.
- Mercy Paine, New York, N.Y.
- Samantha Romano, Mount Sinai, N.Y.
- Amanda Sakwa, Livingston, N.J.
- Maya Schneider, Brighton, N.Y.
- Emily Weis, Geneseo, N.Y.
- Ashley Wilson, Newtown Square, Pa.
Special thanks to Zone 2 Chef d'Equipe James Benedetto for leading the teams!
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Zone 2 Children
- Ian Cumming, Garden City, N.Y.
- Giordana Daniels, Jericho, N.Y.
- Ava Girdusky, Northport, N.Y.
- Kaili Gore, Fleetwood, Pa.
- Andrew Heim, Cape May, N.J.
- Sarah Laud, Morristown, N.J.
- Morgan Munz, Califon, N.J.
- Allison Palmisciano, Pelham, N.Y.
- Mia Poppinga, New York, N.Y.
- Madelyn Sano, Clifton Park, N.Y.
- Daphne Smith, Fleetwood, Pa.
- Brynn Topolski, Charlton, N.Y.
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Congratulations to members who participated in the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship
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Congratulations to our members who participated in the
Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., August 16-18!
The following horses, owned by members in our zone, placed in the top 12 in Championship:
- Red Ryder, owned by Tracy Freels, ridden by Hannah Isop, 10th in Section A and 4th in Section B
- Aster De La Cense, owned by Kimberly Witherspoon, owned by Keirstin Johnsen, 6th in Section B
Check out the headlines from each day of the Championship:
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Athletes participate in EAP Regional Training Session at the World Equestrian Center in Ohio
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Congratulations to
Katelyn Friesema of Ephrata, Pa., and
Alyssa Simin, of Ramsey, N.J., who participated in
Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Regional Training Sessions at World Equestrian Center Aug. 1-5.
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Zone 2 horses shine at Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships
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Congratulations to all of our Zone 2 horses, owners and riders who participated in the 2018
Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championships Aug. 14-16 at The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.
The following Zone 2 horses, owned by members in our zone, placed in the top 12 at the Championships:
3'/3'3"
- 4th: Everwonder, owned by Rivers Edge, ridden by Scott Stewart
- 5th (tie): Final Cut, owned by Catharine Cox, ridden by Kim Buzby
- 9th: Cover, owned by Carol Stillwell, ridden by David Connors
- 10th: Baby Balou, owned by Rivers Edge, ridden by Scott Stewart
3'6"/3'9"
- 1st: Hemingway, owned by Stephanie Bulger, ridden by Sandy Ferrell
- 10th: Last Light, owned by Marla Parente, ridden by Phoebe De Mott
- 12th: Moonshot, owned by Stephanie Bulger, ridden by Sandy Ferrell
Check out the headlines from each day of the Championships:
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Last chance to participate in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge
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A correctly fitted saddle creates uniform sweat marks under the saddle with no dry patches.
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Click here
to participate in the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge by Sept. 1!
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Congratulations to our Zone 2 Stable Challenge winner!
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Congratulations to
Lindsay Vulich and her team from
Hollyhurst Farm, winners of the 2018 HQC Stable Challenge, presented by
The Plaid Horse!
The highest scoring trainer from each zone receives an award package for their barn including a helmet from
Charles Owen, a one-year membership to
Equestriancoach.com, a $200
Parlanti gift certificate, a pair of Pro Performance horse boots from
Professional's Choice, a gift from
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, a grooming bucket with supplies from
Shapley's, gifts from The Plaid Horse, a gift from
Stable Secretary and a USHJA branded backpack, brush, hoof pick, tumbler and TCP manual.
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Sept. 1 is the deadline to nominate someone for a youth award!
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Click here
to nominate someone for an annual award!
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Congratulations to members who competed at USEF Pony Finals!
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Congratulations to all of our members who participated in USEF Pony Finals, presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, Aug. 7-12 at The Kentucky Horse Park.
Molly Koczon, Alice Nolen-Walston and
Devon Owen made up the USHJA Zone 2 Pony Jumper Team. Thanks to Chef d'Equipe
Donna Owen for leading riders.
Catch up on everything that happened, and who earned champion titles, during Pony Finals:
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Enter the AON/USHJA National Championships by Sept. 14!
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Riders qualify for the Championships based on Zone points, but only those who enter by Sept. 14 have the chance to qualify. Click above to learn more and enter!
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Why are you a Hunter/Jumper equestrian? Tell us how you got into the sport and what it means to you, and please include a photo with your email.
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Important dates and deadlines
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners
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Photos: Tricia Booker, Kate Cattani, ESI Photography, Jump Media, Megan Lacy, Paws and Rewind Photography, Kristin Rover and Louise Taylor for USHJA.
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United States Hunter Jumper Association | (859) 225-6700 | ushja.org
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