Horsemanship Award

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2026 Horsemanship Award

Horsemanship - Joy - Respect - Safety

Applications for the 2nd Annual Horsemanship Award are officially open!

Designed to honor riders who embody the spirit of horsemanship and compassion for their equine partners. This award recognizes those who not only prioritize safety and respect for horses but also find still celebrate and find joy in the magic that is, working with horses.

The selected winner will be awarded a financial grant to support their journey in competing, training, travel, horse care, or coaching.

To be eligible, applicants must be full-time equine professionals actively running a program and/or competing in the USA.

Applications close December 2026.

First name

Last name

Phone

Website URL and/or Social Links

Primary Training Location:

Give an example of a time when you 'put the horse first' and displayed respect for your equine partner.:

What kinds of things bring you the most joy when you're working with horses?

If you won, how would you use the funds and prizes granted by the award?

Describe a horse that you had a difficult relationship with when you started working with them - what did you learn from them in the long run?:

The phrase 'know better, do better' is incredibly powerful when working with horses. We are life long learners in this sport and we all make mistakes. Describe a situation where you learned from your mistakes and 'did better' moving forward.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Check this box if you would like to be considered for the 2026 selection committee.

2026 Horsemanship Award Winner

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Apply for the 2026 Horsemanship Award

Apply for the
2026 Horsemanship Award