Year-End Awards & Trophies
Year-End Awards & Trophies
Awards & Recognition Committee
Awards & Recognition Committee
Chair: Annelise Appleseth, ajaequestrian@gmail.com
Members: Susan Howe, Liz Reader, Lisa Mays
2024 SNHSA Year-End Awards Banquet Program
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa
Presly and Charlee Slider
Memorable Masters Award
Memorable Masters Award
Every rider can remember their first special lesson horse. The one that saved them over and over and tirelessly forgave each mistake they made. The riders of AJA Equine would like to commemorate a special horse, Buddies Surprise, who, for most of them, was their first introduction to horses and took care of them in their first lessons. Each year, this new perpetual trophy will commemorate Surprise’s legacy and will be awarded to another special horse that emboldens their fellow peers to achieve their goals during the season.
- 2024 – Presly
- 2023 – Miss Dinah
- 2022 – Blue Skys A Fallin’ (Dusty)
The Memorable Masters Trophy winner for 2024 is Presly. Pictured is Liz Reader, who nominated Presly, and Landess Witmer. Presly was Landess' trusted partner for many years.
Presly won many ribbons with Rachel Rombardo and Liz Reader at Nationals.
SNHSA Ricky Evans Sportsmanship Trophy
SNHSA Ricky Evans Sportsmanship Trophy
In 2014, SNHSA started a tradition of recognizing an individual, junior, amateur or professional who exemplifies high-quality horsemanship, sportsmanship and integrity in our sport. The second honoree was Shelley Evans and to carry forward the legacy, she donated this perpetual trophy in 2016. In 2018, the SNHSA Board of Directors renamed the trophy to honor Shelley Evans and her beloved horse, Ricky, who died in 2018.
Any SNHSA member may nominate a fellow member for consideration of the trophy by submitting a nomination application by Dec. 31.
- 2024 – Aubrey Morrison
- 2023 – Cadence Lacroix
- 2022 – Lisa Mays
- 2021 – Katie Caldwell
- 2020 – Katie Jun
- 2019 – McKenna Owen
- 2018 – Julianna Osmetti
- 2017 – Leslie Biederman
- 2016 – Wendy Brownlee
- 2015 – Shelley Evans
- 2014 – Adrianna Osmetti
Aubrey Morrison, the 2024 Ricky Evans Sportsmanship Trophy winner, is pictured with trainer, Liz Reader.
Fact of Life Memorial Trophy
Fact of Life Memorial Trophy
The Fact of Life Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the horse and rider combination with the most points overall in the Optimum Time Jumper divisions (Kindergarten, Puddle and Pre-Training). The trophy was donated in 2018 by Pair of Aces Stables and is open to all Junior and Amateur riders.
- 2024 – Graci Henry and Flyin Ryann
- 2023 – Cali Jarkow and Rocket Chip
- 2022 – Isabella Smith and Sassy Sister
- 2021 – Avery Ortiz and Call Me Maeby
- 2020 – Alessandra Smit and Boomtown
- 2019 – Maguire Lessard and Indy
- 2018 – Jenna Rowan and Boomtown
Liz Reader is pictured with the 2024 winner of the Fact of Life trophy, Graci Henry and Flyin Ryann, trained by Samantha Bouchie at Piping Rock.
Cadence Lacroix and Twist of Faete were the 2024 winners of the Balance Point Training trophy. Pictured with Cadence are Liz Reader and Liz Lacroix, Cadence's mother and trainer
Balance Point Trophy
Balance Point Trophy
The Balance Point Trophy is awarded annually to the horse and rider combination with the most points overall in all Jumper divisions which are not mandatory optimum time (Levels 1-5 and Low Child/Adult Amateur Jumpers). The trophy was donated in 2018 by Balance Point Training and is open to Junior and Amateur riders.
- 2024 – Cadence Lacroix and Twist of Faete
- 2023 – Isabella Smith and Sassy Sister
- 2022 – Alessandra Smit and Excepcional
- 2021 – Cadence Lacroix and Champ Z
- 2020 – Amanda Rogers and Terminal Frost
- 2019 – Amy Lewis and Jameson
- 2018 – Jenna Rowan and Boomtown
Pollywog Memorial Award
Pollywog Memorial Award
The Pollywog Memorial Award is given to the overall high point Hunter/Jumper pony. The award was donated by the Fisler family in memory of their pony, Pollywog.
- 2024 – Flyin Ryann
- 2023 – Rocket Chip
- 2022 – Call Me Maeby
- 2021 – A Hoof and a Prayer
- 2020 – A Hoof and a Prayer
- 2019 – Rafferty
- 2018 – Mini Cooper
- 2017 – Mini Cooper
- 2016 – Sunny Side Up
- 2015 – Surf’s Up
- 2014 – My Honey Bun
- 2013 – Love and ‘Appiness
- 2012 – My Honey Bun
- 2011 – Speak of the Devil
Flyin Ryann, ridden by Graci Henry, is the 2024 winner of the Polywog Memorial Award. Graci is pictured with Liz Reader, president, and Samantha Bouchie, trainer at Piping Rock.
Co-Star Memorial Trophy
The Co-Star Memorial Trophy is awarded to the horse and rider combination with the most points in Special Hunters, Low Hunters, and Children’s/Adult Amateur Hunters. The trophy began in the 1990s in memory of Co-Star, a quarterhorse ridden by Donna Boger in the SNHSA Hunter division many years ago.
- 2024 – ReS.U.lution – Jennifer Preman
- 2023 – Huapongo – Zoa Clayton
- 2022 – Concord – Emily Guerard
- 2021 – Acclaimation B – Jenna McAmis
- 2020 – A.Mays.Ing Grace – Lisa Mays
- 2019 – Compostella LS – Lisa Mays
- 2018 – California BF – Liz Reader
- 2017 – California BF – Liz Reader
- 2016 – Moonlight Sonata – Alli Christy
- 2015 – Blue Sky’s A Fallin’ – Lisa Mays
- 2014 – Friday’s Child – Margo Markl
- 2013 – Monticito – Landess Witmer
- 2012 – Friday’s Child – Margo Markl
- 2011 – Friday’s Child – Margo Markl
- 2010 – Devlin Diskeyes – Jenny Mix
- 2009 – Artful Alchemy – Lauren Raggio
- 2008 – Gold Rush – Kelsey Thoms
- 2007 – First Impression – Callie Tomlinson
- 2006 – Love and ‘Appiness – Callie Tomlinson
- 2005 – Chili’s Love – Landess Witmer
- 2004 – Knock Your Socks Off – Laura Tanguay
- 2003 – Bewitched – Brittany Henson
- 2002 – Right My Way – Christine Jorst
- 2001 – Bewitched – Brittany Henson
- 2000 – My Buddy – Amanda Davis
- 1999 – Luminaire – Amanda Judge
- 1998 – Secretarial Pool – Erica Sander
- 1997 – Nick of Time – Lindsey Burrows
- 1996 – Co-Star – Donna Boger
Jennifer Preman & ReS.U.lution were winners of the Co-Star Memorial Trophy. Pictured with Jen is Liz Reader, trainer.
Shana Eriksson Memorial Trophy
Shana Eriksson Memorial Trophy
The Shana Eriksson Memorial Trophy is awarded to the high point rider in Equitation 14-17. The trophy was donated around 2002-03 by the Eriksson family in memory of their daughter, Shana Eriksson.
- 2024 – Aubrey Morrison
- 2023 – Maddie Rau
- 2022 – Jenna McAmis
- 2021 – Jenna McAmis
- 2020 – Katie Caldwell
- 2019 – McKenna Owen
- 2018 – Grace Gerberry
- 2017 – McKenna Owen
- 2016 – Hayley Haas
- 2015 – Sarah Smith
- 2014 – Sarah Osborne
- 2013 – Ashley Robinson
- 2012 – Colbie Chinowsky & Celeste Barnaby
- 2011 – Kelsey Thoms
- 2010 – Emma Bockius
- 2009 – Jenny Mix
- 2008 – Alyssa Wichman
Aubrey Morrison is the 2024 recipient of the Shana Eriksson Trophy. Pictured with Aubrey is her trainer, Liz Reader
Chili Cup Trophy
Chili Cup Trophy
The Chili Cup Trophy is awarded to the Adult Amateur rider over the age of 18 with the most points overall. The award was donated by Landess Witmer, Shadowood Farm, Reno, in memory of her thoroughbred mare, Chili’s Love, who fox-hunted and trailed, as well as competed in jumper hunter and jumper classes up to 3’6” and taught lunge line lessons.
- 2024 – Alison Feinberg
- 2023 – Lisa Petersen-Trujillo
- 2022 – Emily Guerard
- 2021 – Jenny Geisler
- 2020 – Lisa Mays
- 2019 – Julia Hansen
- 2018 – Rachel Rombardo
- 2017 – Jenna Rowan
- 2016 – Landess Witmer
- 2015 – Lisa Mays
- 2014 – Shelley Evans
- 2013 – Margo Markl
- 2012 – Landess Witmer
- 2011 – Shayla Zeal
- 2010 – Jamie Allison
- 2009 – Chelsea Ghidossi
Alison Feinberg, trained by Liz Reader, is the 2024 winner of the Chili Cup Trophy winner.
Zephyr Farms Perpetual Trophy
The Zephyr Farms Perpetual Trophy was donated by Laurie Alden in 2016 and is dedicated to the high point Junior/Amateur Medal rider.
- 2024 – Allison King
- 2023 – Ava Sabin
- 2022 – Jenna McAmis
- 2021 – tie between Laura Jun and Jenna McAmis
- 2020 – tie between Jenna McAmis & Katie Caldwell
- 2019 – McKenna Owen
- 2018 – Grace Gerberry
- 2017 – Leslie Biederman
- 2016 – Hayley Haas
Allison King, the 2024 winner of the Zephyr Farms Perpetual Trophy, is pictured with Liz Reader
Champion Maddison Hodge and Reserve Champion Madelin Rosander are pictured with trainers, Liz Reader (left) and Ashlin Gillen (right)
Jennifer Jo Smith Memorial Trophy
The Jennifer Jo Smith Memorial Trophy, began in 1998, is awarded to the Mini Medal high point Champion and Reserve Champion for Mini Medal points earned throughout the year. Although both names are engraved on the trophy, the champion gets to take home the trophy for the year!
- 2024 – Maddison Hodge, Champion, and Madelin Rosander, Reserve Champion
- 2023 – MacLean Sennhenn, Champion, and Hailey Caldwell, Reserve Champion
- 2022 – Marissa Gescheider, Champion, and Layla Patlan, Reserve Champion
- 2021 – Allison King, Champion, and Layla Patlan, Reserve Champion
- 2020 – Alyssa Janiga, Champion, and Allison King, Reserve Champion
- 2019 – Jenna McAmis, Champion, and Laura-Ann Moore, Reserve Champion
- 2018 – Laura-Ann Moore, Champion, and Emily Bennett, Reserve Champion
- 2017 – Brogan Doolan, Champion, and Emily Bennett, Reserve Champion
- 2016 – Alexandra Rush, Champion, and Susan Desrosiers, Reserve Champion
- 2015 – Elyse Welch, Champion, and Isabelle Kronenberg, Reserve Champion
- 2014 – Bradlee Berk, Champion, and Shelley Evans, Reserve Champion
- 2013 – Sarah Smith, Champion, and Keighley Bader, Reserve Champion
- 2012 – Lily Sloan, Breanna Roberts AND Colbie Chinowsky, Champions, and Sophie Kim, Reserve Champion
- 2011 – Rachel Roberts, Champion, and Alyssa Wichman, Nicole Roberts, AND Samantha Welsh, Reserve Champions
- 2010 – Lauren Raggio, Champion, and Katie Daw, Reserve Champion
- 2009 – Audrey Norrell, Champion, and Sarah Osborne, Reserve Champion
- 2008 – Kelsey Thomas, Champion, and Sarah Osborne AND Emma Bockius, Reserve Champions
- 2007 – Tareyn Ryan AND Kelsey Thomas, Champions, and Jenny Mix, Reserve Champion
- 2006 – Sue Halliburton, Champion, and Alyssa Wichman, Reserve Champion
- 2005 – Jeanette Robb, Champion, and Julia Bjorkman, Reserve Champion
- 2004 – Aneill Fisler, Champion, and Elaine Drakulich, Reserve Champion
- 2003 – Angela Tapogna, Champion, and Annie Roach, Reserve Champion
- 2002 – Camilla Jorst, Champion, and Emily Sullivan, Reserve Champion
- 2001 – Chelsea Ghidossi, Champion, and Sara Garfinkle, Reserve Champion
- 2000 – Jessica Colbert, Champion, and Erin Ostby, Reserve Champion
- 1999 – Madchen Giesler, Champion, Sara Garfinkle, Reserve Champion
- 1998 – Nancy Burrows, Champion, Jaimie Lucas, Reserve Champion
2023 Volunteers, Emma Smith, Cadence Lacroix and Lucas Lacroix.
SNHSA Volunteer Awards
Begun in the 2023 show season, volunteers provide time and effort to assist the SNHSA Board during the show season at clinics, the Benefit Weekend Show, writing thank you notes and getting new SNHSA sponsorships.
Thank you and congratulations to the top SNHSA Volunteers for the year!
- 2024 – Kevin Oddieo, Cadence Lacroix, Lucas Lacroix and Daryn Dakin.
- 2023 – Emma Smith, Cadence Lacroix, Lucas Lacroix, Katie Caldwell and Jenna Rowan