Eventers Celebrated at 2017 USEA Year End Awards

Sarah Broussard presents Erin Sylvester with the Rebecca Broussard International Developing Rider Grant. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Last night eventers celebrated one another’s achievements and contributions to the sport during the 2017 USEA Year-End Awards at the Westin Long Beach hotel in Long Beach, California. James Wofford once again MC’d the event and USEA President Carol Kozlowski congratulated each recipient on stage.

Madeline Backus is the Advanced Young Adult Rider of the Year. She also won the $10,000 Rebecca Broussard National Developing Rider Award and the inaugural Wilton Fair Grant, given to a rider 29 and under who has not yet ridden for a senior U.S. team. Pictured with Carol Kozlowski and Brian Sabo. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Click here for a full list of winners and here for the 2017 leaderboard. Keep scrolling for a gallery of highlights. Congratulations to all! Go Eventing.

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: Joanie Morris and Carol Kozlowski present Emilee Libby and Jakobi with the Connaught Award, given in memory of Bruce Duchossois to a horse competing at the CCI1* or CCI2* level who shows potential to one day be on the U.S. Team. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

: Caroline Martin receives the Essex Grant, shown with Carol Kozlowski and Diane Pitts. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

: Ann Haller presents John Michael Durr with the Course Designer Grant. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

: Boyd Martin, World Equestrian Brands Rider of the Year, Intermediate Adult Rider of the Year and Preliminary Adult Rider of the Year. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

: Cambalda, owned by Tim and Nina Gardner (pictured), Horse of the Year. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

: Foxwood High, Advanced Horse of the Year, owned by John (left) and Judy Rumble and ridden by Selena O’Hanlon (middle). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.