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.
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.
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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
