Medals Awarded in Zones 7 and 8 USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championship
Parker, Colo.—July 22, 2025—Riders from Zones 7 and 8 claimed medals in the annual USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships at the Colorado Horse Park over July 16-20. Chefs d'Equipe Kathy Slack and Alexia Honegger oversaw the teams as 17 athletes contested for a podium position in the combined section.
Junior/Amateur Team
GOLD: Jacks or Better
Elin Uhrig | Juan Bay | Zone 8
Zahara Henderson | Star Wish | Zone 8
Mikayla Mayland | Braveheart de Kezeg | Zone 8
Allison West Hughes | Landis | Zone 8
SILVER: Sloop
Sadie Seidler | Vidocq de la By | Zone 7
Addison Wenzel | Lily of the Valley 6 | Zone 7
Sofia Price | Hot Spot | Zone 7
BRONZE: Apple Fleet
Amelia Cart | Lincoln | Zone 7
Amelia Rudin | Baloucelli Z | Zone 7
Graziella Martins | Solaguayre Casilla | Zone 8
Junior/Amateur Individual
GOLD: Sofia Price | Hot Spot | Zone 7
SILVER: Allison West Hughes | Landis | Zone 8
BRONZE: Paige Nicholson | Haiti H | Zone 7
"This win has meant so much for my riding career, especially after a year of hard rides," exclaimed Zahara Henderson, a team gold medalist. "Competing on my team was so much fun! Everyone came together to support each other, and we all celebrated with hugs, high fives, and pictures. This championship helped me regain my confidence, and I’m so grateful for the experience and the amazing people I’ve met."
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 the 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.
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Three additional USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Jumper Championships are set to take place during the 2025 competition season. The next championship will be held at Princeton Show Jumping Fall 1 in Skillman, New Jersey, and will host competitors from Zones 1 and 2 from September 17-21. Split Rock Fall 2 in Lexington, Kentucky, will welcome riders from Zones 5 and 6 from September 24-28. The season will conclude at the Temecula Valley Fall National III in Temecula, California, from October 15-19, with championships for Zones 9 and 10.
The USHJA extends special thanks to the team at LEG Shows and Events and the Colorado Horse Park for hosting this Championship. The USHJA also thanks Official Sponsors Herm Sprenger, Nutrena, and Parlanti.
For more information about the USHJA 1.00/1.05m Junior/Amateur Zone Jumper Championships, visit ushja.org/lowzonejumper.
Photos: Captured Moment Photography
