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Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 2024 Indiana Eventing Association Year End High Point winners at each level!

The following IEA Members are recognized for their success in the show ring in 2024.  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 8, 2025. Award recipients are listed below along with honorable mentions.

* = Grand Champion of Level
** = Reserve Champion of Level

Starter / GAG

Starter Junior Rider

  1. Sophia Knott & Hazelrock Mystic

  2. Claire Dawson & Ballyvary Ginty
  3. Josie Smith & Scribblez
  4. Libby Greeson & Chuck
  5. Serena Brown & Curious George
  6. Zoe Driggers & Ned Divine


Honorable Mention

  • Zoe Driggers & Athena
  • Henrietta Durkes & Mickey
  • Olivia Knott & Copper Bay
  • Henrietta Durkes & Blaze

Starter AA Rider

  1. Sabrina Ashworth & PF Gin & Tonic *

  2. Holly McPherson & Normandy B **
  3. Mariah Handlon & Banjo B. Goode
  4. Kathleen Neuhoff & JuJu Bug
  5. Emily Nichols & Promise Me This
  6. Kyle Driggers & Athena

 

Honorable Mentions:

  • Samatha Dyche & Puparee

Starter Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Beginner Novice

Beginner Novice Junior Rider

  1. Hayden Owens & Amore De La Vallee

  2. Henrietta Durkes & Blaze
  3. Sophia Knott & Hazelrock Mystic
  4. Addison Neumeyer & Plain Brown Coat
  5. Claire Dawson & Ballyvary Ginty
  6. Roxanne Newton & Johnny

 

Honorable Mentions:

  • Addison Neumeyer & Lady Meloncello
  • Isabella Martin & Hella Huey
  • Zoe Driggers & Ned Divine

Beginner Novice AA Rider

  1. Kathleen Neuhoff &
    JuJuBugs*

  2. Mariah Johnson & Pablo Picasso**
  3. Jill O’Banion & O’Ban Joe
  4. Emma Stockrahm Berti & Paddy Tap
  5. Emily Nichols & Promise Me This
  6. Holly McPherson & Normandy B

 

Honorable Mentions:

  • Samantha Dyche & Puparee
  • Christina Knott & Hazelrock Mystic
  • Lani Zabor & Yes Please

Beginner Novice Pro Rider

  1. Rachel Skirvin & Rock Hopper

  2. Sierra Thomas & NH Native Numero Lad

 

Novice

Novice Junior Rider

  1. Isabella Martin & Hella Huey *

  2. Hayden Owens & Allie HP Baxxter
  3. Addison Neumeyer & Her Handsome Beau
  4. Addison Neumeyer & Lady Meloncello
  5. Roxanne Newton & Johnny
  6. Addison Neumeyer & Loan Shark

Novice AA Rider

  1. Sally Holman & Island Lake **

  2. Jill O’Banion & O’Ban Joe
  3. Mariah Johnson & Pablo Picasso
  4. Megan Haddock & Fire Walk With Me

Novice Pro Rider

  1. Sierra Thomas & Five Berg

 

Training

Training Junior Rider

  1. Addison Neumeyer & Loan Shark

Training AA Rider

  1. Bonnie Coulter &
    Network News *

  2. Scott Owens & Fernhill Starlord **
  3. Robert Paugh & Seal Beach
  4. Eva Taylor & Irish Rose
  5. Christina Knott & Copper Bay
  6. Margaret Kimmel & Garfunkel

 

Honorable Mentions

  • Scott Owens & Gunnar
  • Megan Haddock & Fire Walk With Me

Training Pro Rider

  1. Rachel Skirvin & Brand New Key

  2. Sierra Thomas & Chambery

Modified

Modified Junior Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Modified AA Rider

  1. Eva Taylor & Irish Rose *

  2. Margaret Kimmel & Garfunkel
  3. Christina Knott & Copper Bay

Modified Pro Rider

  1. Gina Pletch &
    Charlotte La Bouff **

  2. Rachel Skirvin & Brand New Key

Preliminary

Prelim Junior Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Prelim AA Rider

  1. Eva Taylor & Irish Rose **

Prelim Pro Rider

  1. Gina Pletch &
    Charlotte La Bouff *

Intermediate

Intermediate Junior Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Intermediate AA Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Intermediate Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Advanced

Advanced Junior Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Advanced AA Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Advanced Pro Rider

No riders reported scores in this division in 2024.

Special Awards

Wings Award

Eva Taylor & Irish Rose

Tumble Dry Award

Dan Kreitl & Carmango

Apollo Star Award

Isabella Martin & Hella Huey

Darkanyon Award

Eva Taylor & Irish Rose

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

Volunteer Awards

Each year, IEA recognizes three hardworking volunteers.  The Senior IEA Volunteer, the Junior IEA Volunteer and the Volunteer of the Year. 

The Senior & Junior volunteer awards go to the adult and junior who have the most recorded volunteer hours at the IEA Horse Trial in June.  The Volunteer of The Year is determined by submissions to the board from IEA Horse Trial Coordinators.  The winner is selected by the Board of Directors.

Senior IEA Volunteer

Daniel Stickney

Junior IEA Volunteer

Riley Barker

Volunteer of The Year

Amy Latka

Lifetime Achievement Award

All members were invited to submit a nomination for Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2024 recipient is:

Anne Varnes

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

Mariah Handlon
Emily Nichols

Junior Scholarship Winners

Hayden Owens
Josie Smith

Grant Recipients

The Children’s TherAplay Foundation, Inc

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