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2006 Trophies
CIC** $7,500 Purse
The Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation, USEA Gold Cup Series
Stuart Horse Trials' Coolers by Horseware/Triple Crown Products
Winning Individual, in all divisions
Embroidered and custom designed coolers by Horseware/Triple Crown Products
The USEA Gold Cup Trophy
Winning CIC** Rider
2006 Winner: Darren Chiacchia on Windfall II
The "Wise Decision" Trophy
Winning CIC** Rider
Given by the Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation, in memory of Wise Decision, honoring
all past, present and future equine athletes.
2006 Winner: Darren Chiacchia on Windfall II
The Elaine & Richard Wilson Trophy
Winning Open Intermediate Rider
Given by the Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation in recognition of the parents who give
their young equestrians their time, energy and loving support.
2006 Winner: Phillip Dutton on Loose 'N Cool
The Rufus Wesson Trophy
Winning Rider OPA Division
Donated by the Crystal family in honor of Rufus as past USPC President.
2006 Winner: Jennifer Goebel on Berkley
The Woodlander Trophy
Winning OP Division B Rider
Given by Kyra King Stuart and Heidi Stuart Vahue in honor of Heidi's former
Preliminary and Intermediate partner.
2006 Winner: William Coleman on K. du Manoir
The Barney Trophy
Winning Rider OPC Division
Donated by the Malavase family in memory of the tough and brave Prelim horse campaigned by
Emily Clay, Alison Giering, and Salley Healey of Mendon Pony Club.
2006 Winner: Gayle Molander on Lizzy
The Elisabeth Wesson Trophy
Highest Scoring Young Rider in Open Prelim
Given by the Stuart Horse Trials Committee in appreciation of Mrs. Rufus Wesson, whose
encouragement of young riders in Western New York has been unparalleled.
2006 Winner: Missy Miller on Leprechauns Rowdy Boy
The Beamer Trophy
Overall top placing OP mare
Given by Brant Gamma in honor of her Beamer
2006 Winner: Elizabeth Ricklefs on Snap Decision
Ida Mizelle Joseph Trophy
Best Dressage Score, any Training Level
Given in memory of the Mendon Pony Club volunteer instructor who founded the Western New York
Dressage Association.
2006 Winner: Alice Taylor on Sudden Flirtation
The Cobblestone Trophy
Winning Junior (18 & under) Training Level Rider
Given by the de Papp family in recognition of their Cobblestone, USEA National Young Rider
Horse of the Year in 1980.
2006 Winner: Hope Nicyper-Meryman on Feather Blue
The Sweet Hickory Trophy
Winning Junior (18 & under) Novice Level Rider
Donated by the O'Hara family in memory of Jennifer's outstanding Connemara mare, who also
evented with Jennifer Schaller-Henderson of Mendon Pony Club.
2006 Winner: Ellie Van Gemeren on Orange Pippin
Major Anthony A. J. Rethy Perpetual Trophy
Best Dressage Score in Novice Rider Division
Given by Kristie Van Valkinburgh of VanDesign and Jackie Kinney of Coverly Equestrian Center, in
memory of their beloved Hungarian riding instructor, one of the founders of both eventing and
dressage competition in Western New York.
2006 Winner: Ellie Van Gemeren on Orange Pippin
Stuart Horse Trials Vintage Cups
Best overall score in each of the five levels
For competitors 45 years and holding
