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2015 Trophies
CIC2* $5,000 Purse
The Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation
CIC1* $2,500 Purse
Nancy E. Hyman Charitable Foundation
Beg. Novice - Intermediate $5,000 Purse
Donated by Equestrian Events, Inc. - to be divided among all National Divisions with cash awards for first, second, and third places. $200 award to the best turned-out pair across the National Divisions as determined by Kyra Stuart.
The "Wise Decision" Trophy
Winning CIC2* Rider
Given by the Elaine P. and Richard U. Wilson Foundation, in memory of Wise Decision, honoring
all past, present and future equine athletes.
2015 Winner: Holly Payne and Santino
The Elaine & Richard Wilson Trophy
Winning Rider CIC1*
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.
2015 Winner: Jessica Brumfield and Landmark's Ginger Rogers
The Woodlander Trophy
Winning Open Intermediate Rider
Given by Kyra King Stuart and Heidi Stuart Vahue in honor of Heidi's former
Preliminary and Intermediate partner.
2015 Winner: Bruce Davidson and D.A. Adirmo
The Rufus Wesson Trophy
Winning Rider Open Prelim
Donated by the Crystal family in honor of Rufus Wesson as past USPC President.
2015 Winner: Kylie Dermody and Sacramento
The Janet Hansen Independence Award
Highest Placed Preliminary Owner/Rider
In celebration and in memory of Janet Hansen, and the independent spirit and "can do" attitude she brought to her life, The Hansen Family is pleased to present the first annual Janet Hansen Independence Award to the highest placed preliminary owner/rider.
2015 Winner: Kelly Sult-Ransom and Prince Cavanagh
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.
2015 Winner: Olivia Greene and Casino Royale II
The Amanda Bader Trophy
Highest Scoring Adult Amateur in Training Rider
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.
2015 Winner: Kim Ciulla and Lena's Lost Sock
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.
2015 Winner: Alice Roosevelt and The Foreman
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.
2015 Winner: Aubrey Wagner and Etoile
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.
2015 Winner: Max Stwertka and Ballyadare
Wehle Farms Trophy
Winning Rider Open Beginner Novice Division
Given by Carolyn Wehle and Justin Andre
2015 Winner: Marcia Kulak and Primaverra
Thompson Family Trophy
Winning Senior Rider Beginner Novice Rider Division
Given by Kyra King Stuart and Heidi Stuart Vahue in memory of our long time cross-country phase sponsors Vita and Dick Thompson and their beloved Sea Horse Farm.
2015 Winner: Holly Cornell and Guinevere
Tim and Terry Wilmot Trophy
Winning Rider Junior Beginner Novice Division
Given by Tim, Terry, Elena, and George Wilmot
2015 Winner: Erin Donahoe and El Nino
Stuart Horse Trials Vintage Cups
Best overall score in each of the four levels
For competitors 45 years and holding
CIC**/OI: Heidi White and Captain Fernhill
CIC*/Prelim: Dick Bayly and Cool Jack
Training: Dick Bayly and Jackie Oh
Novice: Gwen Lehari and Invictus
Beg. Novice: Holly Cornell and Guinevere
TIP Awards
Best Scoring Off the Track Thoroughbred
Open to all off track thoroughbred horses. Six ribbons awarded at each level, given by The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Incentive Program.
Irish Draught Horse Society of North America
Will present awards to highest placed Irish Draught Sport Horse in each level. To be eligible, horses must be at least 1/8 Irish Draught on their pedigree.
Charles Owen Technical Merit Awards
Will be presented to riders in the YOP and Junior Training Rider divisions. Judging criteria will include evaluation of gallop for the terrain, appropriate balance and safe negotiation of individual obstacles, security and effectiveness of rider's position, and overall assessment of of horse and rider as a team at this level. Three ribbons in each division and top scorer receives a gift certificate for a Charles Owen body protector and a helmet bag.
