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 18th, 20-21st, 2025
❖ 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 18th
The Riding Phase will be offered on Saturday, September 20th and the Practicum Phase will be on Sunday, September 21st 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.
Congratulations to all of our Sarah Hadley participants this year!
2025 Winner: Molly Olsen-Bailey
3rd Place Aiden Sloan
4th Place Izzy Wills
5th Place Hadleigh James
6th Place Sophia Gravina-Budis
High Score Written Phase: Izzy Gravina-Budis & Molly Olsen-Bailey
High Score Practicum Phase: Molly Olsen-Bailey
High Score Riding Phase: Hadleigh James
