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2008 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
2008 Winner: Boyd Martin on Bailey Wick
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.
2008 Winner: Boyd Martin on Bailey Wick
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.
2008 Winner: Boyd Martin on Loose 'n Cool
The Barney Trophy
Winning Rider Open Prelim A
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.
2008 Winner: Matthew Flynn on Kings Crossing
The Woodlander Trophy
Winning Rider Open Prelim B
Given by Kyra King Stuart and Heidi Stuart Vahue in honor of Heidi's former
Preliminary and Intermediate partner.
2008 Winner: Shanon Baker on Beringer
The Elisabeth Wesson Trophy
Winning Rider JR/YR 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.
2008 Winner: Christa Gandolfo on Shahaadi
The Rufus Wesson Trophy
Highest Scoring Adult Amateur in Prelimnary Divisions
Donated by the Crystal family in honor of Rufus Wesson as past USPC President.
2008 Winner: Shanon Baker on Beringer
The Beamer Trophy
Overall top placing Preliminary mare
Given by Brant Gamma in honor of her Beamer
2008 Winner: Sharon White on Iris
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.
2008 Winner: Kelsey Dunlap on Laurel Glen
The Amanda Bader Trophy
Highest Scoring Adult Amateur in Training Divisions
Donated by Brant Gamma and Peter Landon in memory of Amanda Bader who won a
Training Division at Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials in 2005 on her mare, Samira.
2008 Winner: Caroline Pingree on First Furlong
The Cobblestone Trophy
Winning Rider Junior (18 & under) Training Division
Given by the de Papp family in recognition of their Cobblestone, USEA National Young Rider
Horse of the Year in 1980.
2008 Winner: Kelsey Dunlap on Laurel Glen
The Sweet Hickory Trophy
Winning Rider Junior (18 & under) Novice Division
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.
2008 Winner: Sarah Epstein on Greengairs Lad
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.
2008 Winner: Brad Turley on Ratzi
Stuart Horse Trials Vintage Cups
Best overall score in each of the four levels
For competitors 45 years and holding
CIC**/OI: Corinne Ashton on Dobbin
Prelim: Marcia Kulak on Fiat Lux
Training: Marilyn Payne on Safe Harbor
Novice: Brad Turley on Ratzi
