The Ontario Eventing Association, in partnership with the Zara Buren Memorial Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipient of the inaugural Zara Buren Memorial Award. Avery Brennan, an eventer from the Ottawa area, will receive a $6,000 dollar grant as well as a cooler and bonnet in burgundy, Zaraโ€™s show colours.

A total of 18 applicants applied for this award. The selection committee was comprised of members of the Ontario Eventing Association Board of Directors as well as Zaraโ€™s family.

Said Olympian, Pan Am and WEG medalist Selena Oโ€™Hanlon, who coaches Avery, โ€œI am thrilled for Avery and for the eventing community with this choice. Avery shows excellent sportsmanship in every aspect of this sport. Heโ€™s a very kind and thoughtful person, a dedicated horseman and animal lover, all super attributes in such a talented young rider.

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