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Each year, young riders from every discipline apply through his or her affiliate organizations
to be considered for the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award, which is presented annually to a
USEF member under the age of 18. Junior members of the USHJA between the ages of 12 and
15 have an additional opportunity to be considered for the USHJA Youth Leadership Award,
formerly the USHJA Young Horseman's Award, which is presented during the USHJA Annual Meeting each December.
The primary goal of the USHJA Youth Leadership Award and the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award is to identify potential
future leaders in the equine industry while recognizing youth for their achievements.
Each applicant must demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the USEF and USHJA by promoting the equestrian
sport, demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship, and serving as a role model for his or her peers. Applicants may participate
at any level of competition, including local, state or national levels.
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USHJA Youth Leadership Award
Application Criteria
Applicants for the USHJA Youth Leadership Award must be 12 to 15 years of age as of December 1 of the
current competition year and current members in good standing with USHJA.
Application Process
Additionally:
- Ensure two letters of recommendation are sent directly to USHJA from the two references provided by the applicant.
References are to attach the recommendation information form to their letters of recommendation.
Applications are accepted starting May 1 of each competition year and must be received in the USHJA office or postmarked no later
than September 25. All applications are reviewed by the USHJA Youth Committee, whose members select a recipient for the USHJA Youth Leadership Award,
as well as an alternate, no later than October 31.
USHJA Youth Leadership Award Recipient
The recipient of the USHJA Youth Leadership Award is recognized at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians
Awards Dinner during the USHJA Annual Meeting each December. The winner receives a complimentary three-year
USHJA Active Membership and a commemorative trophy.
2012: Hannah Bentz, Boca Raton, FL
2011: Taylor Harding, West Linn, OR
Applications must be sent to:
Carrie Vaught
Mail: 3870 Cigar Lane, Lexington, KY 40511
Email: cvaught@ushja.org
Fax: 859.258.9033
USHJA Youth Revere Bowl Donated by Susan Schoellkopf in memory of Stephen Comunale Jr.
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USEF Youth Sportsman's Award
Application Criteria
USHJA nominees for the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award must be under the age of 18
as of December 1 of the current competition year and active members in good standing
with both USEF and USHJA.
Application Process
Applications are accepted starting May 1 of each competition year and must be received in the USHJA office or postmarked no later than October 1. All applications are reviewed by the USHJA Youth Committee, whose members select a nominee and an alternate to represent the USHJA in consideration for the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award no later than October 31.
Visit the
USEF Youth Sportsman's Award page for the application, award criteria and guidelines.
USHJA Nominee for USEF Youth Sportsman's Award
The USHJA nominee for the USEF Youth Sportsman's Award is recognized at the USHJA
Evening of Equestrians Awards Dinner and receives a $500 grant to be used for his or her equestrian training or education.
In the event that the nominee is unable to attend the USHJA Evening of Equestrians,
an invitation will be extended to the alternate.
Should the USHJA nominee be chosen as the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award recipient, he or she receives a commemorative trophy, a $1,000 grant
to be used for his or her equestrian training or education (such as lessons, clinics and camps),
and a complimentary USEF Life membership. The recipient also becomes one of the nominees for the
USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year Award. The reserve recipient receives a $500 grant to be used
for his or her equestrian training or education.
2012: Henley Adkins, Moorpark, CA
2011: Jacob Pope, Owings Mills, MD
2010: Kara Dunegan, Manassas, VA
2009: Amanda Horn, Huntington, NY
2008: Madeleine Genereux, Stillwater, MN
2007: Kels Bonham, Missouri Valley, IA
2006: Henry Pfeifer, Temperance, MI
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