Edited Press Release
Lexington, Ky.—July 23, 2025—Over 150 equestrians from 71 barns across eight USHJA Zones took on the 30-day USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Stable Challenge, showcasing their horsemanship knowledge. USHJA congratulates the top-scoring trainers and their barns in each Zone, who will receive prize packages in recognition of their achievement.
- Zone 1: Meghan Oathout of Seahorse Stables
- Zone 2: Clare Knapp of Crosswinds Equestrian Center
- Zone 3: Kristy Willwerth of Picturesque Farm
- Zone 4: Mandi Callaway Powers of Copper Phoenix Equine
- Zone 5: Kari Sullivan of Maple Springs Farm
- Zone 7: Cory Valenzuela of Victory Stables
- Zone 9: Sadie Kurtz of Oldonyo Equestrian
- Zone 11: Amy Quinlan of Amy Quinlan Equestrian
Among the winning teams, Zone 7 was led by a USHJA Credentialed Instructor; a USHJA Certified Trainer led Zone 11; and Zones 1, 7, and 11 represented a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy. Zone 3 had the most stables represented, with 11 barns competing. The overall high-scoring team’s trainer was Mandi Callaway Powers of Copper Phoenix Equine in Zone 4.
“Horsemanship is a primary focus of our program, and I am so excited for my team to earn this accomplishment,” said Callaway Powers. “They have dedicated the hours to learning and absorbing the knowledge, and it’s rewarding to see it pay off in many ways.”
The Stable Challenge was designed to engage a trainer’s entire barn as a team. At least three students per trainer had to complete the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15 to be eligible for prizes. At the end of the 30-day challenge, the three top scores under each trainer were averaged to provide an overall score. Participants who also took the Level One and Level Two Horsemanship Quiz Challenge quizzes received 10 bonus points for each level they completed.
Among the winning teams, Zone 7 was led by a USHJA Credentialed Instructor; a USHJA Certified Trainer led Zone 11; and Zones 1, 7, and 11 represented a USHJA Recognized Riding Academy. Zone 3 had the most stables represented, with 11 barns competing. The overall high-scoring team’s trainer was Mandi Callaway Powers of Copper Phoenix Equine in Zone 4.
“Horsemanship is a primary focus of our program, and I am so excited for my team to earn this accomplishment,” said Callaway Powers. “They have dedicated the hours to learning and absorbing the knowledge, and it’s rewarding to see it pay off in many ways.”
The Stable Challenge was designed to engage a trainer’s entire barn as a team. At least three students per trainer had to complete the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge Practice Quiz between June 15 and July 15 to be eligible for prizes. At the end of the 30-day challenge, the three top scores under each trainer were averaged to provide an overall score. Participants who also took the Level One and Level Two Horsemanship Quiz Challenge quizzes received 10 bonus points for each level they completed.
For more information about the Stable Challenge, visit ushja.org/stablechallenge. For more information about the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge, visit ushja.org/HQC.
About the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association
The United States Hunter Jumper Association, as the official Hunter/Jumper affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation, is a competition-based sport organization that serves our members through educational programs, awards and recognition, communication, and rules. We provide a wide array of programs for all Hunter/Jumper levels, and we are mindful of the well-being of our equine partners. Additionally, we are committed to preserving the history of our sport, and through our Foundation, we support charitable and benevolent services. Learn more at ushja.org.
