Medals Awarded in Zones 5 and 6 at USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championship
Wayne, IL—July 24, 2024—Competitors from Zone 5 and 6 claimed podium finishes at the second annual USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships, held at Lamplight Equestrian Center from July 10-14. The competition was overseen by Chefs d'Equipe Mara Kranz, Bethany Parins, and Serah Vogus.
"I was lucky enough to be on the gold medal team last year, and to repeat it again this year feels amazing," said Jessica Pressler of Gold Medal Team Paris. "Having now experienced this Championship twice, I recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to compete in one. It’s so rare that we get to ride as a team, and the added support and comradery was such a fun change."
Junior/Amateur Team
GOLD: Paris
Alison Roper - Carissima - Zone 5
Kendall Johnson - Peaky Blinders - Zone 5
Maya Ferguson - Hickstead's Curtain Call - Zone 5
Jessica Pressler - Diamante Diaro - Zone 5
SILVER: London
Oliver Rolfe - Cooper Piccolina - Zone 4
Madeline West - Quito R&R - Zone 5
Greg St. George - Luimond - Zone 5
BRONZE: Tokyo
Corinne Mitchell - Chacco Taco - Zone 5
Samuelle Leerkamp - Malacrianza - Zone 5
Adeline Cordin-Blitstein - Flower - Zone 5
Junior/Amateur Individual
GOLD: Adeline Cordin-Blitstein - Flower - Zone 5
SILVER: Oliver Rolfe - Cooper Piccolina - Zone 4
BRONZE: Aubrey Allen - Farina - Zone 5
"This victory was a result of hard work, dedication, and training with Flower. After this win, I'm excited to continue to push my limits and achieve even greater success with her in the future," remarked Individual Gold Medalist Adeline Cordin-Blitstein. "Last year, my season was cut short due to injuries, so this win has reignited my passion and determination for the sport."
The USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships provide riders with a competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in the 1.00/1.05m Junior and Amateur Jumper sections. To qualify, riders must apply and earn a minimum of 20 points in their respective Jumper sections at USEF-licensed competitions by their zone’s deadline, which is 45 days prior to the selected championship. Riders must also be current Active USEF and USHJA Junior or Amateur members in good standing.
During the championship, riders compete in a three-day competition format. Day one entails a first round of the team championship and first individual qualifying class. Day two consists of the second round of the team championship and the second individual qualifying class. For the last competition day, the top 15 individual finalists from the qualifying classes return to jump for the individual championship title.
Two more USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championships will be held throughout the 2024 competition season. HITS Saugerties in Saugerties, New York, will host Zones 1 and 2 during the HITS-on-the-Hudson V over July 24-28. Wrapping up the championships will be the Temecula Valley Fall National III in Temecula, California, over October 16-20 for Zones 9 and 10.
The USHJA extends special thanks to the team at Lamplight Equestrian Center for hosting this Championship. The USHJA also thanks Official Sponsors CWD, Nutrena, and Parlanti.
For more information about the USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships, visit ushja.org/lowzonejumper.
Photos: HITS/Phoenix Jeannides
