Awards

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US Equestrian is pleased to congratulate 2021 International Equestrian of the Year Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and National Equestrian of the Year Hunt Tosh (Alpharetta, Ga.).

O’Connor joins only four other individuals—and the only equestrian—as a recipient of the MacArthur award which recognizes those individuals whose “commanding presence and endeavors have advanced the ideals of the Olympic Movement, and whose commitment to relevance is reflected in a legacy of dedication to the service of others.”

Grooms Award season culminates in a Haygain Hay Steamer Giveaway and an especially appreciated and thankful groom, Emilio Garcia.

The "Doc Spirit" Award is presented annually in honor of the late Dr. John R. Steele to the horse that best exemplifies the heart and athleticism necessary to be competitive at the highest levels of show jumping.

Jouelle Kimura is driven, dedicated, and passionate. It is these attributes that she has focused on her love of the sport, and what has made her an obvious choice for this honor.

In addition to her work as an active instructor and trainer, Roberta has worn many hats and been involved in many different aspects of USDF and dressage over the years. Currently serving as USDF Junior/Young Rider Committee Chair, she is also a member of the USDF Historical Recognition, Regional Championships, and Youth Programs Committees.

Each year, the USET awards the Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to a Junior/Young Rider in an Olympic discipline who exemplifies the Team’s ideals of sportsmanship and horsemanship.

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 Horses of Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees, each recognized for their outstanding efforts during the 2020 competition season.

The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is thrilled to announce that Dr. Hilary Clayton of Mason, MI, Gary Rockwell of Wellington, FL, and Verdades, the 2002 KWPN gelding owned by Laura Graves, make up the 2020 class of Roemer Foundation/USDF...