Riding Phase Update: As of 2022, the Sarah Hadley Memorial Horsemanship Challenge has been updated to include 2′ riders. 2’6″ & 3′ Riders must be eligible to compete at the Children’s Equitation division of their level. 2′ Riders must be eligible for the Hopeful Equitation division or above. Riders must enter the Sarah Hadley class for their jump height at the Stryker Stables Horse Show.
*New for 2024! Competitors may enter just the written phase
for the Sarah Hadley Challenge. Please contact Halley
Stryker to enter the written phase and organize your test
location. Entry for written phase riders will be $25 directly to
VHJA through written check!
❖ Who can compete? VHJA Junior members show ages 17 and under, jumping 2’- 3’6”
❖ When? September 19th, 21-22nd, 2024
❖ Where? Stryker Stables Horse Show, Charlotte, VT
*Please note riders who have previously won the Sarah Hadley will be eligible to participate.
The written portion will take place on Thursday evening at 5:30pm September 19th
~ Stryker Stables, Charlotte
~ Trapp Family Lodge Bierhall, Stowe
~ Twitchell Hill Farm, Middlebury ** Please notify Chrissy Rohan by Wednesday if you plan to attend this location so that a test proctor can be made available. See program information for contact details.**
The Riding Phase will be offered on Saturday, September 21nd and the Practicum Phase will be on Sunday, September 22nd at the Stryker Stables Fall Classic Horse Show.
The Sarah Hadley Memorial Horsemanship Challenge is the celebration of a wonderful young horsewoman. Sarah was an impressive rider whose love and care for the animals she rode strengthened their teamwork and performance. While Sarah was lost to us many years ago, her example lives on. This program encourages riders to gather the knowledge needed to care for their equine partners, and to keep their well being at the forefront of all that they do.
Click here if you would like to make a monetary donation to the Sarah Hadley Memorial Horsemanship Challenge Program!
Congratulations to all of our 11 Sarah Hadley participants this year!
2023 Winner: Anna-Lise Cooledge
Second: Jack Daly
Third: Grace Goldfine
Fourth: Sarah Burmester & Molly Olsen-Bailey
Fifth: Aiden Sloan & Allyssa Blodgett
Sixth: Isabella Wills
Seventh: Rose Destito
Eighth: Isabella Gravina-Budis
Nineth: Lucy Angolano
High Score Written Test: Anna-Lise Cooledge
High Score Practicum Phase: Molly Olsen-Bailey & Rose Destitio
High Score Riding Phase: Allyssa Blodgett
