Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to officially congratulate the 2022 National Award recipients! Please join us in recognizing each of them for their impressive achievements and contributions to the growth and success of the Canadian equestrian community.
EC would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2022 EC National Awards process, including the many individuals who submitted nominations to support deserving individuals. Across the board, the quality of the nominations was extremely high, which is a testament to the world-class athletes, owners, officials, organizations, volunteers, and supporters within the Canadian equestrian industry.
The 2022 recipients are as follows. Please click on each recipient’s name to learn more.
2022 EC National Award Recipients:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Cynthia Neale-Ishoy
Equestrian of the Year – The Dr. George Jacobsen Trophy
Kelly Houtappels-Bruder
Junior Equestrians of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy
Anna Swackhammer
Averill Saunders
Horse of the Year
Buckingham
Owner: Cawthra Burns
Canadian Bred Horse of the Year
Ireland
Owner: Daniel Bluman & Kim Douglas
Breeder: Andrew Blais
Owner of the Year
Roberta Sheffield
Canadian Breeder of the Year, Presented by John Deere
Canadream Farm – Marie-Josée Proulx
Coach of the Year
Sara Compton
Official of the Year
Colleen Hoffman
Volunteer of the Year
Kathleen Wilson
Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
Mark Spowart and Mette Holm
EC would also like to thank the Recognition and Awards Committee for their time and effort in selecting the recipients, with support and input from EC stakeholders and experts. The 2022 EC Awards Committee is comprised of Peggy Hambly (Chair), Jennifer Anstey, Julie Brewster, Alison Martin, and Taylor McRae.
For more information, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/national-awards.
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