USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University

The USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University, is a three-round class that combines the precision of equitation and handiness of hunters over a course set at 3'6". 

Held during the East and West Coast Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships, the Gladstone Cup is open to any rider that is an Active USHJA junior member at the time of the competition and has won either a USEF Hunter Seat Medal, ASPCA Maclay, USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, either phase of WIHS Equitation Classic or Overall WIHS Equitation Classic during the qualifying year.

2025 Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Juniors
held in conjunction with USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

EAST

Adequan/USEF Junior National Hunter Championship
June 18 - 22, 2025
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY

WEST

Adequan/USEF Junior National Hunter Championship
July 25 - 27, 2025
HITS Del Mar Horsepark
Del Mar, CA

Once a rider has won the USHJA Gladstone Cup, he or she will not be allowed to compete again and will be invited to present awards for the following year.

Specifications for USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Juniors

CURRENT
Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Juniors
(Effective 6/1/2024 through 5/31/2025)

Previous Winners

2024 East Winner: Maddie Tosh
2024 West Winner: Violet Tatum
2023 East Winner: Tessa Downey
2023 West Winner: Avery Glynn
2022 West Coast - Skylar Wireman
2022 East Coast - Sterling Malnik
2021 West Coast - Madison Nadolenco
2021 East Coast - Alexander Alston
2020 West Coast - Payton Potter
2020 East Coast - Grace Debney

 

2019 West Coast - Voliet Lindemann-Barnett
2019 East Coast - Madeline Schaefer
2018 West Coast - Kaitlyn Lovingfoss
2018 East Coast - Daisy Farish
2017 West Coast - Augusta Iwasaki
2017 East Coast - Taylor St. Jacques
2015 - Victoria Colvin
2014 - Caitlin Boyle
2013 - Lillie Keenan
2012 - Genevieve Zock

2011 - Sarah Milliren
2010 - Catherine Tyree
2009 - Taylor Ann Adams
2008 - Katherine Newman
2007 - Maggie McAlary
2006 - Addison Philips
2005 - Lexy Reed

 

USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs

The USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs is a three-round class that combines the precision of equitation and handiness of hunters over a course set at 3’.

The Gladstone Cup for Amateurs is open to any Amateur rider that has placed first, second or third in adult equitation classes in the age group equitation at 2’9” or higher or 3’3” Adult Jumping Seat Medal class, Taylor Harris Insurance Adult Medal class, and Ariat National Adult Medal class at a competition with a start date of June 1 and an end date 45 days prior to the Championship date. Riders must be an active USHJA Amateur member at the time of competition in order to compete.

2025 Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs
(held in conjunction with the Amateur Hunter Championships)

EAST

The Kentucky National
September 16 - 21, 2025
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY

WEST

National Sunshine Series 1
October 29 - November 2, 2025
Desert Horse Park
Thermal, CA

 

Specifications for USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs

CURRENT
Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs
(Effective 6/1/2024 thru 45 days prior to 2025 Championship)

Previous Winners

2024 East Winner: Ellie Ferrigno
2024 West Winner:  Maryam Ghassemi
2023 East Winner: Britta Lippert
2023 West Winner: Nicole McMillion

 

 
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