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2009 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
2009 Winner: Hannah Sue Burnett on St. Barths
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.
2009 Winner: Hannah Sue Burnett on St. Barths
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.
2009 Winner: Sinead Halpin on Manior de Carneville
The Woodlander Trophy
Winning Rider Open Prelim A
Given by Kyra King Stuart and Heidi Stuart Vahue in honor of Heidi's former
Preliminary and Intermediate partner.
2009 Winner: Mara Dean on Tukan Tango
The Rufus Wesson Trophy
Winning Rider Open Prelim B
Donated by the Crystal family in honor of Rufus Wesson as past USPC President.
2009 Winner: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery on Wizekrack
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.
2009 Winner: Jamie French on Speak of the Devil
The Beamer Trophy
Overall top placing Preliminary mare
Given by Brant Gamma in honor of her Beamer
2009 Winner: Susie Beale on Isabella II
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.
2009 Winner: Clare Bernard on Tamlin
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.
2009 Winner: Brad Turley on Ratzi
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.
2009 Winner: Gillian King on Funshine Bear
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.
2009 Winner: Kate Aldrich on True Blue
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.
2009 Winner: Lesley Collins on Springcroft Tiamaria
The Dr. Herbert M. Friedman Award
Best Scoring Off the Track Thoroughbred
Open to all off track thoroughbred horses. Trophy and six ribbons awarded at each level, given by Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program in honor of Herbert M. Friedman, DVM.
CIC**/OI: Karen O'Connor on Allstar
Prelim: Laura Vello on Winning Facts
Training: Gillian King on Funshine Bear
Novice: Lisa Reed on Ahhfuhgeddabouit
Stuart Horse Trials Vintage Cups
Best overall score in each of the four levels
For competitors 45 years and holding
CIC**/OI: Karen O'Connor on Allstar
Prelim: Rebecca Coffin-Vickery on Wizekrack
Training: Marilyn Payne on Safe Harbor
Novice: Lesley Collins on Springcroft Tiamaria
