Over 100 Horses Compete for Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regional Championship Titles

Lexington, Ky.—Nov. 5, 2025—The Platinum Performance/USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regional Championships wrapped up this fall after seeing over 100 horse and rider combinations compete across the country at six locations. 

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The North Central Championship was held June 11-15 at the Traverse City Spring Horse Show 2 in Traverse City, Michigan. 

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: Et Cetera, owned by Glade Run Farm, LLC, and ridden by Nick Haness 
  • 3'6"/3'9" Champion: Hush Money, owned by Glenda Monkarsh, with Haness in the irons

“I think what makes this horse so special is his way of going, his expression, and his crispy jump," Haness said of Et Cetera, from Zone 10 in Temecula, California. "When he puts effort into it like he did, he just jumps so beautifully, I can’t describe it any other way.”

“I’m such a supporter of the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Program," Haness continued. "It gives young horses a chance to really develop and shine, from the bottom levels of the sport all the way to the top, and it keeps the Hunter divisions alive and well.”

The South Championship took place at the NCHJA Annual Horse Show, June 25-29, in Raeford, North Carolina.  

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: Tanzer, ridden by Pat Vogtle, and owned by Tami Jones
  • 3'6"/3'9" Champion: Pinot Noir, piloted by Ashley Lovegrove, and owned by Susan Gaines

"It means a lot to me to win the Regional with Pinot Noir," exclaimed Lovegrove of Southern Pines, North Carolina, who rides for Zone 3. "I’ve had him for owner Susan Gaines since he was a baby green, so we have a very strong relationship! I think this program has been a great addition to showcase young Hunters and also help incentivize owners to bring them along by giving generous prize money for these events."

The North Championship was held July 9-13 at the Saratoga WIB Spectacular
in Stillwater, New York. 

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: Chilled, ridden by Jennifer Hannan, and owned by Rindy Dominguez
  • 3'6"/3'9" Champion: Lyrical, owned by Suzanne Duncan, with Hannan in the saddle

"The Green Incentive Program has helped many owners and professional's bring along top young horses and expose them to the championships format," said Hannan, riding for Zone 1, out of Wakefield, Rhode Island. "The Incentive Program has enhanced the Hunter sport in many ways!"

The Southwest Championship was held July 16-20 at the The Oaks National in San Juan Capistrano, California.  

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: Cadiz, owned by Cathy Morris-Schmitt, and ridden by Joie Gatlin
  • 3'6"/3'9" Champion: Qoriolis Effect SCF, ridden by Sarah Moberg, and owned by Cowtown Barn, LLC

"This win was huge for me," Moberg reflected, riding for Zone 10 out of Menlo Park, California. "We acquired Qoriolis Effect SCF about a year ago now, and he has come along so well. It just felt so special to have such a big win on him! I love the incentive programs for the green horses; I have a few of them at different levels, and it’s been a great way to bring them along. It’s been a very rewarding process, and the Regionals at the end of the year make it really special for us as trainers and for the owners to track the horse's progress."

The Northwest Championship was held at the Oregon Summer, August 20-24 in Wilsonville, Oregon.

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: In The End, piloted by Mia Campf, and owned by Lynn Olson
  • 3'6"/3'9 Champion: Keynote, owned by Tamara Gonzalez, and ridden by Jessica Gleason

The South Central Championship finished off the year at Harvest, October 29-November 2 in Katy, Texas.

  • 3'/3'3" Champion: Redbird, owned by Joan Violin, and ridden by Will Roberts
  • 3'6"/3'9" Champion: SF Sir Lorentin, with Megan Mullane in the irons, and owned by Taylor Rubel

The USHJA would like to thank Title Sponsor Platinum Performance and Official Sponsors Herm Sprenger, Parlanti, and Nutrena, as well as Supporting Sponsor Essex Classics. A special thank you also goes to the teams at the Traverse City Horse Show, Nilforushan Equisport Venues, North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association, Saratoga Horse Shows, Team NW Equestrian Sports, and Southbound Show Management for hosting the Championships.

Learn more about the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive program at ushja.org/GHI. For more information about the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Regional Championships, visit ushja.org/GHIRC.

Photos: Sam Garvin Photography, Dashing Paws Photography, McCool Photography, Kirsten Hannah Photography