Ottawa, ON, May 15, 2024 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the 2023 National Award recipients, recognized for their impressive achievements and contributions to the growth and success of the Canadian equestrian community.
EC would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 EC National Awards process, including the many individuals who submitted nominations to support deserving individuals. Across the board, the quality of the nominations was extremely high, which is a testament to the world-class athletes, owners, officials, organizations, volunteers, and supporters within the Canadian equestrian industry.
Please join us in congratulating the following recipients. Stories and more information on the winners will be published in the coming weeks!
2023 EC National Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Award
Craig Collins
Owner: Robert Gielen
Equestrian of the Year – The Dr. George Jacobsen Trophy
Lindsay Traisnel
Junior Equestrians of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy
William Martin
Horse of the Year
Bacyrouge
Owner: Patricia Pearce
Canadian Bred Horse of the Year
Summerwood’s Limei (Londonderry x Weltmeyer)
Owners: Béatrice Boucher & Monica von Glahn
Breeder: Lynda Tétreault & Claude Ménard
Owner of the Year
Patricia Pearce
Canadian Breeder of the Year, Presented by John Deere
Tara Lambie
Coach of the Year
Jeanine van der Sluijs
Official of the Year
Peter Gray
Health & Welfare Award
Tessa Laughton
Volunteer of the Year
Patricia Frewen-Lord
EC would also like to thank the Recognition and Awards Committee for their time and effort in selecting the recipients, with support and input from EC stakeholders and experts. The 2023 EC Awards Committee is comprised of Peggy Hambly (Chair), Jennifer Anstey, Julie Brewster, Alison Martin, and Taylor McRae.
For more information, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/national-awards.
Questions? Comments?
Questions or comments regarding the EC National Awards can be directed to:
Melanie McLearon
EC Staff Appointee to the Awards Committee
mmclearon@equestrian.ca