As we wrap up a busy fall with horses and riders showing throughout our zone and back east as well, we’re thrilled to see Zone 10 riders and horses succeeding in show rings from coast to coast.
We were proud to host riders from across the country at the 2021 Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships and USHJA Affiliate Championships in Las Vegas this month. Zone 10 members had excellent results, with highlights including Nick Haness taking first and second place in the $25,000 USHJA Professional National Hunter Derby while Skylar Wireman captured the $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby - Junior/Amateur and the $10,000 1.25m Junior Jumper Grand Prix. Glenda Monkarsh took both the Champion and Reserve tricolors in the USHJA Adult Amateur Hunter 36-50 Championship, and Kylee Arbuckle rode to the USHJA Green Hunter 3'3" Championship and the USHJA Green Hunter 3'6" Championship. Congratulations to all our competitors and their support staff.
We’d also like to extend congratulations to our members who competed at equitation finals and indoors on the East Coast, including Avery Glynn, who rode to tenth place in the 2021 ASPCA Maclay National Championship. Zone 10 riders had fantastic results in all of the major equitation finals in the east.
Our Zone 10 riders made us proud at The Capital Challenge, as Augusta Iwasaki on Commentary sealed the Grand Junior Hunter Championship, and Lauren Padilla won the Grand Pony Hunter Championship with So Enchanted.
Zone 9 and 10 went head-to-head at the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships at the Desert International Horse Park, with Zone 10 teams and riders taking top honors in nearly every division.
At the 2021 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session, Zone 10 member and stable manager Kathryn Perkins won gold in the modified Nations’ Cup competition as part of Team Kraut. Bravo, Kathryn.
This month, we’ll introduce you to junior rider Zoie Brogdon of Los Angeles, CA, who has had a fantastic year in the jumper ring across Zone 10.
Wishing you a fun and safe holiday season!
Katie Taylor, Co-Chair and Ellen Gates, Co-Chair
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Welcome to Our New Zone 10 Committee |
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The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to announce the newly-seated USHJA Zone Committee members.
“We extend a warm welcome to our new USHJA Zone Committee members as they begin their terms,” USHJA President Mary Knowlton said. “We are excited to have them join the committees and be a voice for members in their zones. We know our newly-seated members have a wealth of knowledge and a wide range of experience in the sport, and we look forward to working together to continue to improve the sport for our members.”
Zone 10
- Katie Taylor, Co-Chair
- Ellen Gates, Co-Chair
- Kay Altheuser (Los Angeles Hunter Jumper Association)
- Robert Blanchette
- Edward Glynn
- James Hagman
- Sally Hudson
- Melissa Kalember (NorCal Hunter Jumper Association)
- Robert Leckie
- Georgy Maskrey-Segesman (Pacific Coast Horse Show Association)
- Gry McFarlane
- Jenna Mutch
- Francie Nilforushan
- Stephanie Simmonds
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Members Compete in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships! |
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Zones 9 and 10 Vie for Top Honors at Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships |
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Wrapping up a year of Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships, Zones 9 and 10 went head-to-head at Desert International Horse Park's National Sunshine Series II, November 10-14. |
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Team Gold Medalists
1.10/1.15m Children's Zone Jumper
GOLD: Diamond Backs
- Juliane Mangold - Darco's Legacy SE - Zone 10
- Camryn Chalmers - Camira Z - Zone 10
- Chloe Kuang - Diana De Gree - Zone 10
- London Wright - True Love - Zone 10
1.20/1.25m Junior Zone Jumper
GOLD: Falcons
- Brooke Mostman - Herma - Zone 10
- Tyra Cleary - Hebron L - Zone 10
- Emilie Bell - Veuve Clicquot - Zone 10
1.20/1.25m Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Bobcats
- Molly Hutchinson - Eye Catcher - Zone 10
- Hanna Morris - Sir Zandokin - Zone 9
- Tia Carr - Goose - Zone 9
- Andrea Schroeder - Kolibri - Zone 9
1.30/1.35m Junior Zone Jumper
GOLD: Cougars
- Danielle Vahdat - Gernice Van De Postbaan - Zone 10
- Emmeline Adamick - Casino - Zone 10
- Grace Belmont - Ipsylon B - Zone 10
1.30/1.35m Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Falcons
- Alicia Foster - Ollalieberry Pr - Zone 10
- Krisitna Cain - Bella Luna - Zone 10
- Megan Kerpsack - Barrichello - Zone 10
- Sydnie Young - Ardent Un Du Hamel - Zone 10
Platinum Jumper
GOLD: Cactus Jacks
- Maison McIntyre - Hold It Against Me - Zone 10
- Alexa Leong - Carlsson 72 - Zone 10
- Elena Haas - Ce Ce Senior - Zone 10
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Individual Gold Medalists
1.10/1.15m Children's Zone Jumper
GOLD: Zoie Brodon - Emilon - Zone 10
1.20/1.25m Junior Zone Jumper
GOLD: Brooke Mostman - Herma - Zone 10
1.20/1.25m Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Marney Langer - Legis Air - Zone 10
1.30/1.35m Junior Zone Jumper
GOLD: Grace Belmont - Ipsylon B - Zone 10
1.30/1.35m Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Shannon J. Pfeferbaum - Secret Crush - Zone 10
Platinum Jumper
GOLD: Maison McIntyre - Hold It Against Me - Zone 10
Special thanks to Chefs d’Equipe Mariano Alario, Nina Alario, Cassie Belmont, Devon Bridges, Jeff Fields, Laura Gerst, Mickey Hayden, Jill Humphrey, Elizabeth Kilham, Debi Long, Phillippa Melski, Katrina Pattinson, Alison Sherad, Rebekah Swan, Butch Thomas, Mary von Zimmerman and Kevin Winkle.
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What You Need to Know About the USHJA Member Experience |
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The USHJA has developed a powerful personalization engine that gives our members the ability to customize their online member account specifically to their individual membership needs. This new digital experience and online member account allows our members to create a tailored and individual profile starting with the new membership renewal process.
Starting December 1, 2021, you will be able to easily apply, renew, upgrade or edit your USHJA Membership directly through ushja.org.
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Last Chance to Register for the 2021 USHJA Annual Meeting, Presented by Equicore |
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Don't miss the 2021 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association Annual Meeting, presented by Equicore, which will be held virtually December 4-10.
Open to all equine enthusiasts, the seven-day virtual meeting will give participants front-row access to Hunter and Jumper sport governance, an update on the state of the association from USHJA President Mary Knowlton, and the prestigious Evening of Equestrians Awards celebration.
The Zone 10 Committee Meeting will be at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. Pacific Time) on Saturday, December 4. View the schedule. |
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USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - West Held |
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The USHJA Hunter Team Challenge - West took place from November 9-14 at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California.
Six teams of riders competed for medals at the final Challenge of the year, and the big winners of the day were Team Blue, consisting of gold medalists Abigail Steller (San Francisco, California), Emma Brand (Carpinteria, California), Grace Fuller (Montecito, California) and Jennifer Burke (Guilford, Connecticut). Team Blue sat in third going into the final round on Sunday, but their overall score of 91 points throughout the week put them on top of the podium.
The team in the silver medal position was Team Yellow, consisting of Elizabeth Bohlin (Woodinville, Washington), Sabine Erhan (Portland, Oregon) and Sophia Smith (Medford, Oregon). Just behind them for the bronze was Grayson Pacelli (Encinitas, California), Martha Price (Nampa, Idaho), Piper Kulkin (Montecito, California) and Christine Phillips (Oxnard, California) on Team Teal.
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Congratulations to Members Who Attended the Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program! |
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It was Aedan Mooney who rose to the top of a group of 16 exceptional athletes following several days of riding and stable management at this year’s Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session, which was held at Lake Erie College Equestrian Center in Painesville, Ohio.
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The USHJA is helping members Know Before You Show with a simple guide of rule changes taking effect for the new competition year. Click here for a comprehensive list of rule changes that were approved in 2021 for the 2022 competition year and here for the complete 2022 USEF Rulebook.
Click here to view important rule changes effective December 1, 2021, for the 2022 competition year that affect Hunter/Jumper competition.
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Congratulations to Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Nationals and Adult HQC Nationals Participants! |
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HQC Nationals was held at Lake Erie College Equestrian Center November 12-14 and featured multiple days of testing as well as educational demonstrations and presentations for participants. Adult HQC Nationals was held virtually October 18-30.
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Overall HQC Nationals
1st: Genevieve Munson
2nd: Emma Friedman
3rd: Alpine Griffin
4th: Lainie Rubin
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Overall Adult HQC Nationals
1st: Dawn Mazzaccaro
2nd: Peggy Kline
3rd: Katie Van Horne
4th: Lauren Obermeyer
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The 2021 competition year is almost over! Click the links below to see where you stand in the Zone Horse of the Year Program. All points corrections must be received by customercare@usef.org by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 15. |
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Zone 10 Member Highlight: Zoie Brogdon |
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Sixteen-year-old Zoie Brogdon has had a memorable year with her mount Emilon. The pair captured the individual gold medal in the 1.10/1.15m USHJA Children's Zone Jumper Championships, sealed the win in the Ghostbusters Grand Prix at the West Palms Events LA Halloween Spooktacular, and rode to reserve champion in the 1.10m Children’s Jumper section at USHJA National Championships.
Brogdon began riding at a summer camp, where an instructor noted her passion for horses and suggested she pursue riding. Brogdon’s mother enrolled her in the Compton Junior Equestrians, a program which developed Brogdon’s riding skills, horsemanship, and introduced her to showing.
Compton Junior Equestrians is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides after-school programs and summer camps to children in Compton and the greater Los Angeles area, focusing on horsemanship and riding, academic enrichment and mentoring, and agricultural skills. Today, Brogdon trains with Victoria Faerber of Riders United, which is affiliated with Compton Junior Equestrians, and Zoie receives additional show coaching from Georges Bittar.
A three-time recipient of the Michael Nyuis Grant from West Palms Events, Brogdon credits the scholarship with many of her recent opportunities. “It has been so beneficial for my riding career,” she said, noting that the grant has allowed her to horse show despite her busy schedule and academic demands. “I would not be jumping this high or have the same feel for my horse without the grant and West Palms.”
Brodgon is heading into her final year as a junior and is looking forward to continuing her riding career in college. Best of luck to Brogdon and all of our Zone 10 members in 2022!
Photo credit: ESI Photography
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2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year Championships and Other Special Classes |
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The 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year and Equitation Championships are underway.
Horse of the Year Jumper and Equitation Championship North
Oct. 20-24, Murieta Autumn Classic I, Rancho Murieta, Calif.
Zone 10 Horse of the Year Championship - North Hunters
November 10-14
Paso Park Oak Tree Classic
Paso Robles, Calif.
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Looking for Gifts for the Holidays? |
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The USHJA Foundation Silent Auction is open to bidding until December 9! This year's items include:
- Private lessons with top riders such as Peter Leone, Geoffrey Hesslink, Scott Stewart and Victoria Colvin
- Circuit stalls at shows around the country
- Items from USHJA sponsors
- So much more!
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Champions Crowned at Six USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championships |
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The inaugural USHJA National Hunter Derby Regional Championships wrapped up in September after six championships were held across the country.
The Southwest Championship took place at the Blenheim June Classic II, June 16-20 in San Juan Capistrano, California. Congratulations to the champions:
- Open: Jamie Taylor riding Ever So Often, owned by Ava Peck
- Junior: Skylar Wireman riding her own Baldeur
- Amateur: Lexie Looker riding her own Dot Com
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Virtual Annual Meeting- Insurance for the Equestrian Professional
Dec. 5, 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. Pacific Time)
Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting to join the discussion about all things insurance.
Virtual Annual Meeting- Mind Your Melon
Dec. 6, 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. Pacific Time)
Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting for a presentation with Dr. Miller and Dr. Duma of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab for an update on equestrian helmet testing.
Financial Planning with Equitable
Jan. 25, 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. Pacific Time)
Join Carrie & Jenna of Equitable Advisors to learn about the types of financial benefits that are available to equestrians, self-employed individuals, and business owners.
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Affiliate Organization News |
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USHJA Sponsors & Partners |
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Photos: Shawn McMillen Photography, Phelps Media Group, Andrew Ryback Photography, Tricia Booker, Louise Taylor, Terisé Cole, Jump Media and Rachel Sowinski. |
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