Zones 1 and 2 Top Podium in Team Competition at USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships
Skillman, N.J.—August 25, 2019—The USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships continued Saturday, August 24, at Princeton Show Jumping with team competition. Riders from Zone 1 earned team gold in the Children's competition, while Zone 2 earned gold medals in the Adult Amateur and in the combined 1.20/1.25m and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur team competition. The Championships will conclude Sunday, August 25, with riders competing for individual medals and Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider titles in the Individual Competition.
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The Children's Zone 1 Team 1 took top honors in the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championship at Princeton Show Jumping. |
1.10/1.15m Children's Team Results
In the 1.10/1.15m Children's Team Championship, Zone 1 Team 1, coached by Chef d’Equipe Kristi Smith, took the gold with a combined total of 4 faults.
Isabel Mishara: “It was really fun, I like being apart of a team because you don’t really get that a lot in horse showing. It was exciting cheering each other on; I enjoyed it.”
Jacqueline Van Meter, who won the Individual Qualifier and Team Gold: “ I’m really excited, and I’m so proud of horse and myself.”
GOLD: Zone 1 Team 1
Jacqueline Van Meter/ Maxima 103 / Ridgefield, Conn.
Isabel Mishara/ Stella Blue/ Wayland, Mass.
Grace Taylor/ Darko C/ Stowe, Vt.
SILVER: Zone 2 Team 4
Gianna De Mattheis/ Luca Warande Z /Morristown, N.J.
Tiffany Scott/ Cabri D'Authieux Z/ Cranbury, N.J.
Olivia Holtz /Dublin 4/ Villanova, Pa.
Devon Owen/ Angel / Franklin Lakes, N.J.
BRONZE: Zone 2 Team 2
Kailey Fuchs/ Butterfly Chavannais/ Sinking Spring, Pa.
Jessica Pastore/ Valentina B/ Flemington, N.J.
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The Zone 2 Adult Amateur Team topped the podium in the team competition of the USHJA Zones 1&2 Jumper Team Championships at Princeton Show Jumping. |
1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Team Championship Results
Zone 2 Team 2, coached by Chef d’Equipe James Benedetto, had a clear and fast jump off to win the Gold for the 1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Team Championship.
Emily Throop: “I did [the Zone Jumper Team Championships] five years ago with a different horse and it didn’t go so well, so it is exciting to come back with Cassie, who I trust so much and be able to do so well.”
Alexis Di Pasqua: “I was so nervous. I never thought I would be jumping off for the Team Gold. I was lucky that I got to go second; I made a plan in my head and just went for it.”
Kendra Walmer, who won the Individual Qualifier and Team Gold: “This is exciting, winning the [First Individual Qualifier]—and now winning the Team Gold.”
GOLD: Zone 2 Team 2
Alexis C. Di Pasqua/ Reba Dean/ West Chester, Pa.
Emily Throop/ Capitalist / Westfield, N.J.
Kendra Sue Walmer / Electra / Reinholds, Pa.
SILVER: Zone 1 Team Touch of Class
Michelle Stacy /IWatch / Marstons Mills, Mass.
Faith Kollien /Dominique / Acton, Mass.
Alison Ralicki/ Coca II/ Shelburne Falls, Mass.
Julia Wiley/ Kabochon / Litchfield, Conn.
BRONZE: Combined Zone Team Gem Twist
Wendy Chapot Nunn/ Cashé/ Madison,N.J.
Mercy Paine / Chambrinus / New York, N.Y.
Shaelyn Kelliher / Inquisitive/ Auburn, N.H.
Barbara Rochford / Butterfly Ambition / Ringoes, N.J.
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The combined 1.20/1.25 and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur team from Zone 2 took home team gold in the USHJA Zones 1&2 Jumper Team Championships at Princeton Show Jumping. |
1.20/1.25m and 1.30/1.35m Junior/Amateur Team Championship Results
After a three-horse jump-off for Junior/Amateur combined 1.20m/1.25m and 1.30m/1.35m Team Gold, Zone 2 Team 3 were the victors with a combined team total of 16 faults.
Leslie Schillat: “This is my third year, and it’s a lot of fun. I love how they make it a big deal. Its nice, because at this level, we don’t have a lot of finals. They put a lot into it.”
Gwyneth Babington: “I was really excited. I had the privilege of going last in the jump off; I was hoping the second girl would have a rail but she didn’t, and she was pretty fast. I really had to give it a shot to the last jump and he was amazing.”
Stephanie Dixon: “This program has given me the opportunity to really educate Valenzia further and work on her development and work on myself.”
GOLD: Zone 2 Team 3
Gwyneth Babington / Navy Blue Tarroy / Blue Bell, Pa.
Stephanie Dixon / Valenzia / Ringoes, N.J.
Leslie Schillat / SLF Destiny / Malvern, Pa.
SILVER: Zone 2 Team 2
Dakota Champey / Baronesse Minka VM / Derminster, Pa.
Emily Dehoff/ Catch Me Z / Far Hills, N.J.
Hunter Champey/ Caprice/ Derminster, Pa.
BRONZE: Zone 2 Team 5
Morgan Champey / Diego / Derminster, N.J.
Martha Wyatt-Luth / Veintiuno / Chatham, N.J.
Cameron Tague/ Gentleman VHM/ Cream Ridge, N.J.
Medals and ribbons were awarded to the top three teams, with the gold medal team receiving embroidered coolers. Sunday will conclude the USHJA Zones 1 & 2 Jumper Team Championships with the Individual Final.
The USHJA extends special thanks to Princeton Show Jumping for hosting the Championships.
For more information about the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, visit ushja.org/ZoneJumper. For more information about the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program, visit ushja.org/EmergingJumper.
USHJA extends its gratitude to our official sponsors Charles Owen, CWD, Parlanti and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, and our award sponsors Essex Classics and FITS Riding, for making these programs possible.
Release and photos by Paws and Rewind for USHJA
