Zones 9 and 10 Vie for Top Honors at Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships

Thermal, Calif.—Nov. 18, 2021—Wrapping up a year of Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships and Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships, Zones 9 and 10 went head-to-head at Desert International Horse Park's National Sunshine Series II, November 10-14.

Zones 9 and 10 Team Medalists

1.10/1.15m Children's Zone Jumper

GOLD: Diamond Backs

Juliane Mangold - Darco's Legacy SE - Zone 10

Camryn Chalmers - Camira Z - Zone 10

Chloe Kuang - Diana De Gree - Zone 10

London Wright - True Love - Zone 10

SILVER: Eagles

Daisy Triggs - Denali RC - Zone 10

Mia Dare Randall - Heart Of London - Zone 10

Valentina Lehner - Cookie Dough 5 - Zone 10

Cash Delia - Digisport Casco - Zone 10

BRONZE: Badgers

Micha Meeks - Baton - Zone 10

Harliana Otto - EG Vincent - Zone 10

Bobby Malmrose - Mr Earl - Zone 10

Scarlett Wallis - Samurai - Zone 10

1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Panthers

Bob Widmayer - Cora Z - Zone 9

Kathryn George - Ravel - Zone 9

Viola Mitchell - Future V/D Silverhoeve - Zone 9

Liza Wheeler - Shadysprings Que Syrah - Zone 9

SILVER: Chargers

Mia Hope Heckman - Flower - Zone 10

Janaya Torres - Papillon - Zone 10

Samantha Davis 0- Quel Quidam - Zone 10

Sierra Geisler - One Cool Dude - Zone 10

BRONZE: Cougars

Ash Babbage - Chacco Fly - Zone 9

Elizabeth Champange - Pimlico - Zone 9

Hattie Liversidge - Espoir - Zone 9

Anna Kaczarek - Canal - Zone 9

1.20/1.25m Junior Zone Jumper

GOLD: Falcons

Brooke Mostman - Herma - Zone 10

Tyra Cleary - Hebron L - Zone 10

Emilie Bell - Veuve Clicquot - Zone 10

SILVER: Giants

Emma Smith - Diamantina VH Scheefkasteel Z - Zone 9

Riley Heath - Lothello - Zone 9

Sophia Overcash - Nurejev - Zone 9

BRONZE: Bears

Lilah Nakatani - Dianett - Zone 10

Savannah Carter - Crash 21 - Zone 10

Campbell Lear - Blonde Ambition - Zone 10

Morgan Yorlano - Cryptonite - Zone 10

1.20/1.25m Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Bobcats

Molly Hutchinson - Eye Catcher - Zone 10

Hanna Morris - Sir Zandokin - Zone 9

Tia Carr - Goose - Zone 9

Andrea Schroeder - Kolibri - Zone 9

SILVER: Hawks

Tatum Levy - Gavarni - Zone 10

Trish Jacobs - Kilarado - Zone 10

Laura Doering - Turin - Zone 10

Marney Langer - Legis Air - Zone 10

BRONZE: Badgers

Amy Wiles - Emiko - Zone 9

Laura Wise - Tiki Car - Zone 9

Caroline Strek - Catoya - Zone 9

Julie Biel - Duty Free 111 Z - Zone 10

1.30/1.35m Junior Zone Jumper

GOLD: Cougars

Danielle Vahdat - Gernice Van De Postbaan - Zone 10

Emmeline Adamick - Casino - Zone 10

Grace Belmont - Ipsylon B - Zone 10

SILVER: Lions

Maison McIntyre - Cadeau R - Zone 10

Leila Diab - Quind - Zone 10

Makenzie Damus - Charly Brown 335 - Zone 10

BRONZE: Chargers

Stella Buckingham - Great White - Zone 10

Amanda Gomez - Maker’s Mark - Zone 10

Amelie Louise Bittar - Cézanne B - Zone 10

1.30/1.35m Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Falcons

Alicia Foster - Ollalieberry Pr - Zone 10

Krisitna Cain - Bella Luna - Zone 10

Megan Kerpsack - Barrichello - Zone 10

Sydnie Young - Ardent Un Du Hamel - Zone 10

SILVER: Bears

Rachel Torok - Comanchero M - Zone 10

Anna Jacoby - Chico 951 - Zone 10

Olivia Esse - Fay Lovsky S.V.L. - Zone 10

BRONZE: Cardinals

Krista Merassa - Eldorado SK - Zone 10

Sydney Silverman - Dorado - Zone 10

Shannon J. Pfeferbaum - Secret Crush - Zone 10

Platinum Jumper

GOLD: Cactus Jacks

Maison McIntyre - Hold It Against Me - Zone 10

Alexa Leong - Carlsson 72 - Zone 10

Elena Haas - Ce Ce Senior - Zone 10

SILVER: Bobcats

Katie Murray - Kasstender C - Zone 10

Anneke Power - Vainqueur De Brekka - Zone 10

Andrew Lopez - George ZG - Zone 10

BRONZE: Road Runnerds

Sahana Ganesan - Fast Luca - Zone 10

Lauren Kolbe - Cooper 166 - Zone 10

Kendall Bourgeois - Collin 4 - Zone 10

 

Zones 9 and 10 Individual Medalists

1.10/1.15m Children's Zone Jumper

GOLD: Zoie Brodon - Emilon - Zone 10

SILVER: Cash Delia - Digisport Casco - Zone 10

BRONZE: Avery Ray - Ohlala Z - Zone 9

1.10/1.15m Adult Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Viola Mitchell - Future V/D Silverhoeve - Zone 9

SILVER: Elizabeth Champange - Pimlico - Zone 9

BRONZE: Tiffany McCormack - Sig Cinzno - Zone 10

1.20/1.25m Junior Zone Jumper

GOLD: Brooke Mostman - Herma - Zone 10

SILVER: Riley Heath - Lothello - Zone 9

BRONZE: Emilie Bell - Veuve Clicquot - Zone 10

1.20/1.25m Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Marney Langer - Legis Air - Zone 10

SILVER: Julie Biel - Duty Free 111 Z - Zone 10

BRONZE: Andrea Schroeder - Kolibri - Zone 9

1.30/1.35m Junior Zone Jumper

GOLD: Grace Belmont - Ipsylon B - Zone 10

SILVER: Della White - Complete Luck - Zone 10

BRONZE: Stella Buckingham - Great White - Zone 10

1.30/1.35m Amateur Zone Jumper

GOLD: Shannon J. Pfeferbaum - Secret Crush - Zone 10

SILVER: Rachel Torok - Comanchero M - Zone 10

BRONZE: Olivia Esse - Fay Lovsky S.V.L. - Zone 10

Platinum Jumper

GOLD: Maison McIntyre - Hold It Against Me - Zone 10

SILVER: Kendall Bourgeois - Collin 4 - Zone 10

BRONZE: Katie Murray - Kasstender C - Zone 10

Medals and ribbons were awarded to the top three teams, with the gold medal teams receiving embroidered coolers. Individual gold medalists received a variety of awards from CWD, Essex Classics and Straight Arrow, a pair of Parlanti paddock boots, a medal, a ribbon and a cooler.

Thanks to Chefs d’Equipe Mariano Alario, Nina Alario, Cassie Belmont, Devon Bridges, Jeff Fields, Laura Gerst, Mickey Hayden, Jill Humphrey, Elizabeth Kilham, Debi Long, Phillippa Melski, Katrina Pattinson, Alison Sherad, Rebekah Swan, Butch Thomas, Mary von Zimmerman and Kevin Winkle.

The USHJA extends special thanks to the team at Desert International Horse Park for hosting these Championships. The USHJA also thanks official sponsors CWD, Nutrena, Parlanti and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital; title sponsor Markel; and award sponsors Essex Classics and Straight Arrow Family of Brands.

The Zone Jumper Team Championships and Platinum Jumper Championships are part of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program, which rewards competitive achievement with education to advance athletes in the sport. The Program serves as the entry point for the Show Jumping Athlete Pathway, a joint USHJA-US Equestrian effort that identifies and nurtures Jumping athletes as they advance through the sport to enhance future success for Olympic and international teams representing the United States.

Providing Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper (1.10/1.15m), 1.20/1.25m Junior and Amateur, and 1.30/1.35m Junior and Amateur riders with a competitive team experience and an opportunity to earn Zone Horse of the Year points in their respective jumper sections, the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships are held by zone and consist of both team and individual competition. All Zone Jumper Team Championships competitors are recognized as 2021 USHJA Emerging Jumper Riders. Individual medalists at the Championships are recognized as 2021 Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders by awarding them a 2021 Gold Star Emerging Jumper Rider pin. At the same time, trainers of these riders are recognized as Gold Star Jumper Coaches and receive specialized pins that denote their title. Riders and trainers who receive the designation are also invited to attend one of the USHJA Gold Star Clinics.

In its second year, the Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships are the highest level of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program and are open to qualified juniors, amateurs and professionals competing at 1.40/1.45m fence heights. All Championship competitors are recognized as 2021 USHJA Platinum Jumper Riders. All Individual medalists are designated as USHJA Show Jumping Platinum Athletes and are invited to the USHJA Gold Star Clinics.

For more information about the Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, visit ushja.org/ZoneJumper. For more information about the Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships Program, visit ushja.org/PlatinumJumper.

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