Indiana Eventing Association

Promoting the Sport of Eventing in the State of Indiana

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Congratulations!

The following IEA Members are recognized for their success in the show ring in 2023.  Much hard work, sweat and sometimes tears goes into training, riding and showing horses. We’re excited to celebrate your successes!  The top 6 placings for each division were recognized at the IEA Annual Banquet on Feb 10, 2024. Award recipients are listed below.

Congratulations to the 2023 Indiana Eventing Association Year End High Point winners at each level! 

Starter / GAG

Starter Junior Rider

  1. Claire Dawson &
    Ballyvary Ginty

  2. Zoe Driggers & Zippo’s Affair
  3. Sophia Knott & Hazelrock Mystic
  4. Rylee Hoerger & Little Mountain
  5. Serena Brown & Curious George
  6. Dana Radentz & Mr. Gio

Starter AA Rider

  1. Amy Latka &
    The Amish Dutchess

  2. Kathleen Neuhoff & JuJuBugs
  3. Sabrina Ashworth & Gin and Tonic
  4. Lisa Myers & Benna’s Fly Boy
  5. Lindsey DeLong & Wild Delight
  6. Emily Nichols & Amelia’s Map

Starter Pro Rider

  1. Rachel Skirvin &
    EckSquigsIt Design

  2. Rachel Skirvin & Rock Hopper

Beginner Novice

Beginner Novice Junior Rider

  1. Sierra Thomas &
    Five Berg

  2. Madeline Nijim & Mystique Rose
  3. Catherine Bryan & Even Love Can Wait
  4. Sierra Thomas & Doc Star Valentine
  5. Addison Neumeyer & Loan Shark
  6. Addison Neumeyer & Johnny

Beginner Novice AA Rider

  1. Kathleen Neuhoff &
    JuJuBugs

  2. Sally Holman & Island Lake
  3. Mariah Johnson & Pablo Picasso
  4. Mariah Handlon & Senator Lee
  5. Jill O’Banion & O’Ban Joe
  6. Amber Walton & Calm Before The Storm

Beginner Novice Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2023.

Novice

Novice Junior Rider

  1. Hayden Owens &
    Allie HP Baxxter

  2. Isabella Martin & Hella Huey
  3. Addison Neumeyer & Loan Shark
  4. Hailey Friedrich & Iron Invitation
  5. Addison Neumeyer & Her Handsome Beau
  6. Sierra Thomas & Chambery

Novice AA Rider

  1. Scott Owens &
    Fernhill Starlord

  2. Robin Thomas & She’s a Hollister Girl
  3. Simone Cardosa & I’d Toast to That
  4. Jill O’Banion & O’Ban Joe
  5. Bonnie Coulter & Network News
  6. Megan Haddock & Fire Walk With Me

Novice Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2023.

Training

Training Junior Rider

  1. Sierra Thomas & Chambery

  2. Eva Taylor & Irish Rose
  3. Addison Neumeyer & Caharron V.E.
  4. Hailey Friedrich & Iron Invitation

Training AA Rider

  1. Bonnie Coulter &
    Network News

  2. Dan Kreitl & Odyssey
  3. Christina Knott & Copper Bay
  4. Margaret Kimmel & Garfunkel
  5. Dan Kreitl & Horales
  6. Scott Owens & Gunnar

Training Pro Rider

  1. Gina Pletch &
    Charlotte La Bouff

Modified

Modified Junior Rider

  1. Eva Taylor &
    Irish Rose

Modified AA Rider

  1. Darlene Walters &
    Concord Dawn

  2. Darlene Walters & Funnel Cake DRF
  3. Dan Kreitl & Odyssey
  4. Margaret Kimmel & Garfunkel
  5. Dan Kreitl & Arden Casino

Modified Pro Rider

  1. Gina Pletch &
    Charlotte La Bouff

  2. Rachel Skirvin & Brand New Key

Preliminary

Prelim Junior Rider

  1. Addison Neumeyer &
    Caharron V.E.

Prelim AA Rider

  1. Dan Kreitl &
    Carmango

  2. Liz Messaglia & Greenfort Carnival
  3. Dan Kreitl & Horales
  4. Dan Kreitl & Odyssey

Prelim Pro Rider

  1. Rachel Skirvin &
    Brand New Key

Intermediate

Intermediate Junior Rider

  1. Addison Neumeyer &
    Caharron V.E.

Intermediate AA Rider

  1. Liz Messaglia &
    Greenfort Carnival

Intermediate Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2023.

Advanced

Advanced Junior Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2023.

Advanced AA Rider

  1. Dan Kreitl &
    Carmango

Advanced Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2023.

Special Awards

Asset 31

Wings Award

Liz Messaglia &
Greenfort Carnival

Tumble Dry Award

Dan Kreitl &
Carmango

Apollo Star Award

Simone Cardosa &
I'd Toast to That

Darkanyon Award

Addie Neumeyer &
Caharron V.E.

More information on special awards, what they commemorate and how they are earned can be found here.

Scholarships & Grants

Each year, IEA gives out 2 scholarships to Adult riders (Srs) and young riders (Jrs).  In addition, IEA gives out grants to non-profit organizations totaling $2000 in grant money.  The recipients for this year are:

 

Senior Scholarship Winners

Lisa Myers - $500
Jill O'Banion - $500

Junior Scholarship Winners

Sierra Thomas - $500
Ava Walton - $500

Grant Recipients

Friends of Ferdinand Inc - $1000
Theraplay Foundation - $1000