HQC Alumni

Since 2012, the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge has provided opportunities for young equestrians to further their horsemanship skills and expand their knowledge. USHJA acknowledges the accomplishments of each of our former HQC National Champions and extends congratulations to all past participants on their achievements in the equine industry and beyond.

HQC National Champions

Notable Accomplishments

Hollis Toussaint

2012 HQC National Champion
Attending Boston University studying for master’s degree in medical science
Former working student at show jumping barn in Ireland

Georgia Skelton

2013 HQC National Champion
Veterinarian at Spy Coast Farm

Zoe Conlee

2014 HQC National Co-Champion
Owner/trainer at Winning Time Training
Active professional competing in jumpers through the Grand Prix level

Devyn Hinkle

2014 HQC National Co-Champion

Alexandra Myers

2015 HQC National Champion
Active competitor in amateur equitation: 2021 CPHA Child/Adult Medal Finals North Champion, 2022 NorCal 3’ Medal Finals Champion, 2024 Northern Open Equitation Challenge Finals Champion, 2024 CPHA Style of Riding Medal Finals North Reserve Champion
Clinical research coordinator for Division of General Surgery at Stanford Hospital

Alix Morrison

2016 HQC National Champion
Owner/manager of performance horse and retirement facility in Virginia
Active competitor in amateur hunters

Kiersten Pratt

2017 HQC National Champion
Working for Allison Spivey Dressage

Toni Anderson

2018 HQC National Champion

Chloe Bellerive

2019 HQC National Champion
Small animal veterinarian

Genevieve Munson

2020 and 2021 HQC National Champion
Head trainer at Rogers Equestrian
Active professional competing in jumpers through the FEI CSI3* level

Emma Friedman

2022 HQC National Champion
Attending Massey University in New Zealand studying veterinary medicine
Volunteer trainer at Riding for the Disabled

Ruthie Ruhl

2023 HQC National Champion
Owner/trainer at RS Equestrian

Claire Salter

2024 HQC National Champion