The USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge wrapped up July 15.

To participate, at least three junior and/or amateur students per trainer had to take the online Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15. At the end of the 30-day challenge, the three top scores under each trainer were averaged to provide an overall score and the highest scoring trainer per zone is the winner.

The highest scoring trainer in each USHJA zone wins a unique trainer-inspired award package designed to benefit the entire barn, which includes a gift card from Nutrena, a Shapley's gift set, a one-year USHJA membership, a free 2022 Recognized Riding Academy membership and additional awards from USHJA sponsors. The highest scoring trainer overall will also receive an Essex Classics shirt.

Entries are open for the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge East. Don't miss the chance to participate in this fun team competition!

Aug. 4-8

New York Horse & Pony

HITS-on-the-Hudson

Saugerties, N.Y.

The 2021 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - East, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College, was held at the Devon Horse Show Grounds on Monday, July 12. Here are the results:

The Zone 1 Educational Forums are returning this year! Don't miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge during these free, Zone 1 events.

Stay tuned for any updates to these events.

Congratulations to Amanda Steege (Ocala, Fla.) and LaFitte De Muze, who topped the Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby North Regional Championship at Lake Placid Horse Shows on Sunday! Jean Sheptoff (Littleton, Mass.) and Camillo VDL took reserve!

We heard from Michele Goodrich with Well-A-Way Riding, a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy in Simsbury, Connecticut.

Each lesson begins with a priority in safety on and off the horse. Using our 444 method (four aides, four angles, four corners) riders learn etiquette and a physical understanding for horses, ring and position from the start. We offer ground school and a mentor/mentoree program. Instructors are in professional development classes each week and are all safe sport certified.

It aligns with my core belief in providing an immersive environment for learning horsemanship skills and proper riding along with a strong focus on safety of horse and rider. It provides a solid education base for riders to show care and empathy for horses while receiving consistent training in an encouraging and positive environment.

Rufus is the epitome of my program. He is safe, smart and a true teacher. Our riders learn to sit correctly-he's well balanced-and he's our go to for the first canter. He is gentle, sweet and very careful. He provides the right level of patience and partnership for riders to build confidence and continue to grow. Many of our riders have continued their love for riding because of Rufus.

The 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year and Equitation Championships are underway.

The following championships and other special classes are set for Zone 1:

The Kym K. Smith/USHJA Young Hunter Pony Championships will return to the Virginia Young Horse Festival at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia, on August 29.

The Championships offer a variety of sections for ponies. New in 2021, an Adults on Ponies class open to Professional or Amateur riders has been added. Learn more.

The Virginia Young Horse Festival will also feature the Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding Championships, presented by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare – East Coast. Learn more.