July Zone 8 Update
Thank you for being a Zone 8 member! See who won the HQC Stable Challenge and catch up on news and results.
Congratulations to our HQC Stable Challenge Winner!
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.

Congratulations to Zone 8's winner Kristin Jacob and Blue Star Farms!

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, aShapley'sgift 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.
Champions Crowned at Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
Congratulations to our members who participated in the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships at Denver International in Parker, Colorado.
Zones 8 Team Medalists

1.10/1.15m Children's/Adult Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Zone 8 Team V
Nicola Gunaud - Quality DB - Zone 8
Emily Thompson - Enzo H - Zone 8
Rachel Loftin - Balyon - Zone 8

SILVER: Zone 8 Team IV
Kristina Matthews - Catibo M - Zone 8
Shelby Burlrson - Catana S - Zone 8
Caroline Labarre - Piper - Zone 8

1.20/1.35m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper

SILVER: Zone 8 Team IV
Maddie Muenzer - Kuyenco - Zone 8
Chiara Sassano - Winchester - Zone 8
Grace Gallagher - Curacao du Borget - Zone 8
Paige McWhinney - El Pacho - Zone 8

BRONZE: Zone 8 Team II
Oliver Close - Jumping Jack ZF - Zone 7
Regan Shill - Pineapple Express - Zone 7
Avery Griffin - Toscane de L'isle - Zone 8
Madison Binford-Wiggins - Don Johnny - Zone 8
Zones 8 Individual Medalists

1.10/1.15m Children's/Adult Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Rachel Loftin - Balyon - Zone 8
SILVER: Nicola Gunaud - Quality DB - Zone 8
BRONZE: Katherine Daugherty - Forever Reign - Zone 8

1.20/1.35m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper
GOLD: Maddie Muenzer - Kuyenco - Zone 8
BRONZE: Elizabeth Simpson - Targa - Zone 8

Platinum Jumper
GOLD: JJ Atkinson - Golden Cassini - Zone 8

Photos: Winslow Photography
The Marshall & Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships are set to return to Las Vegas November 15-21. Learn more about the event and qualifying here.
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - West Results
The 2021 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic - West, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College, held at the Sonoma Horse Park on Thursday, July 22, saw Madison Nadolenco top the class. Bella Primavera and Zoe Brown rounded out the top three, taking second and third.

1. Madison Nadolenco - Couer de Lion - 84 - 88 - 87.5 - 259.5
2. Bella Primavera - Carrico Sun - 87 - 84 - 87 - 258
3. Kate Hagerty - Solitude - 84.75 - 85 - 85 - 254.75
4. Zoe Brown - The Original - 84.5 - 86 - 82 - 252.5
5. Gabrielle Sokolow - Just Cavalli - 89 - 79.50 - 168.5
6. Sophie Bluhm - Munich - 82.5 - 83.5 - 166
7. Alexandra Lipacis - Cimmich X - 81 - 84 - 165
8. Avery Glynn - Carambo Z - 88.5 - 75 - 163.5=
9. Katie Jorczak - G-Star - 79.5 - 83 - 162.5
10. Aedan Mooney - Anthem - 83 - 79 - 162

Photo: Alden Corrigan Media
Don't Miss the Excitement at the Platinum Performance/USHJA Hunter Week!

Catch all the action on USHJA TV, part of the Horse & Country Network, and stay tuned for results and coverage. 
HQC Quick Quiz
Similar to tendons, ligaments are very elastic.
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Save the Date!
The Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championships - West Coast, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oare will be September 22 at the International Jumping Festival - Blenheim at Rancho Mission Viejo Horse Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Learn more.
2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year Championships and Other Special Classes are Underway
The 2021 USHJA Zone Horse of the Year and Equitation Championships are underway.

The following championships and other special classes are set for Zone 8:

  • Horse of the Year Championship, Oct. 22-24, Arizona Fall Classic, Scottsdale, Ariz. 
Upcoming USHJA Webinars
USHJA Affiliate Organization News
American National Riding Commission

Save the date for the ANRC National Equitation Championships April 14-16 at Centenary University in New Jersey.
More Recent News
Know Your Zone 8 Committee Members
  • Laurie Grayson, Chair
  • Betsy Checchia, Vice Chair
  • Jenny Paisley, Treasurer
  • Betty Beran
  • Chris Collman
  • Michael Dennehy
  • Brittany Jorgensen
  • Marion Maybank
  • Beth Nielsen
  • Jill Pelzel
  • Danine Summers
  • Allison Wicks
Special thanks to these members who serve our zone! For more information about the committee and contact information, click here.
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Photos by: Alden Corrigan Media, Winslow Photography, Tricia Booker, Louise Taylor, Tori Bilas, Terisé Cole, Jump Media, ESI Photography, EQ Media, Kristin Rover and Rachel Sowinski.
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