2017 Awards Long List

2017 EA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • Karen Wood
  • Leesa Murray
  • Sandra Atkins
  • Toni Venhaus
  • Wayne Cuthbert 
  • Wendy Hunt

2017 EA GROOM OF THE YEAR AWARD

  • Gregory Brown
  • Rachel Watts

2017 EA ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

  • Kate Mackenzie
  • Mitchell Fox
  • Nick Ballard
  • Samantha Napier
  • Sue Warren

2017 EA EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Alinta Energy

  • Aquis Champions Tour (QLD)
  • Horseware Australia Dressage Tasmania State Championships (TAS)
  • Saddleworld Melbourne International 3 Day Event (VIC)
  • SA State Showjumping Championships (SA)
  • Sydney CDI (NSW)
  • WA Show Jumping Association’s 60th Anniversary Patrons Cup (WA)

2017 EA OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Adina

  • Gillian Botten
  • John Vallance
  • Lindy Young
  • Maria Schwennesen

2017 EA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Horse & Country TV

  • Clive Reed
  • Gail Simms
  • Justine Greer
  • Kim Durante
  • Nicole Brown
  • Sam Lyle

2017 EA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by WeatherBeeta

  • Alison Ford
  • Erin Hunn
  • Paul Williams 
  • Rosemary Inglis
  • Wendy Cotton

2017 EA CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Gow-Gates

  • Dressage Tasmania (TAS)
  • Hawkesbury Riding Club (NSW)
  • Henty Riding Club Inc (WA)
  • Mount Crawford Dressage Club (SA)
  • Tamborine Equestrian Group (QLD)
  • Tonimbuk Horse Trials (VIC)

2017 EA OWNER OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Virgin Australia

  • Kerrie & John Winning
  • Madonna Hedberg
  • Michelle&Tim Clark & Gwenda (Rae) Rice
  • Phoebe and Sonja Johnson

2017 EA DOMESTIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by RAM Trucks Australia

  • Andrew Cooper
  • Billy Raymont
  • Emma Booth
  • Kaylea Maher
  • Mary Hanna
  • Phillip Marshall
  • Stephanie Dore

2017 EA INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by the Australian Institute of Sport

  • Boyd Exell
  • Edwina Tops-Alexander
  • Jamie Hocking
  • Kristy Oatley 
  • Rebecca Radny
  • Samantha Birch

2017 EA DOMESTIC HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Pryde’s EasiFeed

  • Boogie Woogie 6
  • Brookleigh Bailey
  • Hunterview Sinatra
  • Kirby Park Impress
  • Mogelvangs  Zidane
  • Pony Pair of Doctor Pepper and Ripplebrook Meg 
  • Yandoo Oaks Constellation

2017 EA INTERNATIONAL HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Equine International Air Freight

  • California
  • Du Soleil
  • Four-in-hand Team of Demi, Clinton Star, Banjnok, Conversano Poker and Costa 49
  • French Kiss
  • Hunter Valley II
  • Oso Edith

2017 EA YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD Presented by Horseland

  • Charlie Welsh
  • Gemma Tinney
  • Ginger Kennett
  • Kate Hinschen
  • Niamh Tester
  • Tahlia Franke

Equestrian Australia wishes all nominees the best of luck.

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