New England Equitation Championships

Throughout the Championships, special awards are given to those, who, by vote of the  NEEC committee or peers, are deserving within that category.  A nomination form can be submitted to the NEEC Committee by August 1. These names will be put forward and voted on for the upcoming show.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is presented to a professional horse person that has had a positive affect on the New England horse community.  This could be evident in their talent as a professional, unselfish giving, volunteer work, and or life long commitment to the horse industry. 

2009 Winners: Pam Hunt & Jay Sargent

Sue Brainard Award

This award is presented in recognition of those who have dedicated themselves to the continued success of the New England Equitation Championships and are not a member of the NEEC Committee.

2009 Winner: Ed Nowak

Nicholas Award

This award is presented in honor of a horse that has demonstrated excellence in its career as an equitation horse. The horse has to have been successful at the NE Finals. The horse needs to be present to receive this award at the Championships.

2009 Winner: Cocoa

Submit your nomination for the 2010 Nicholas Award

Groom's Award

This is awarded to an individual who has consistently demonstrated their dedication to the care and well being of the horses. The grooms are the unsung heros of the equestrian sport. This person must be at the NE Finals to receive his award.

2009 Winner: Felipe Gomez

Submit your nomination for the 2010 Groom's Award

Junior Sportsmanship Award

This award is presented to a junior rider in their last year whose character best exemplifies the definition of sportsmanship.  Their conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy, putting the horse’s welfare first, striving spirit and graciousness in victory or defeat.

2009 Winner: Larissa Laffey

Submit your nomination for the 2010 Junior Sportsmanship Award

Adult Sportsmanship Award

This award is presented to an adult rider showing in any of the adult sections of the New England Equitation Finals whose character best exemplifies the definition of sportsmanship.  Their conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in sports, especially fair play, courtesy, putting the horse’s welfare first, striving spirit and graciousness in victory or defeat.

2009 Winner: Cynthia Stiglitz

Submit your nomination for the 2010 Adult Sportsmanship Award