The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced that O-judge Linda Zang will be the recipient of the coveted Pegasus Medal of Honour at the Pegasus Awards gala on Saturday 19 January 2013 at The Henry Clay in Louisville, Kentucky.
The winner of the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus Awards.
The Pegasus Medal of Honor was created as an annual award to recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to horses and equestrian sport. These dedicated individuals have engaged the community in their passion for horses through their work in the industry.
"This year’s winner, Linda Zang, has been inspiring and educating for more than 30 years," USEF wrote.
Zang, of Davidsonville, Maryland, has been a prominent figure in the sport of dressage in the U.S. and Europe. As a competitor, she rode on U.S. teams at the 1978 World Championships, 1979 Pan American Games, and 1980 Alternate Olympic Games. As an official her influence has been far reaching. She has judged at numerous FEI World Cup Finals as well as at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and throughout the world. As a Technical Delegate, Zang officiated at the 1999 Pan American Games and the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. She has also paid great service to the sport in administrative roles as a former member of the USEF Board of Governors, USEF Hearing Committee, and FEI Dressage Committee. She currently serves as a member of the USEF Licensed Officials Committee and Ad Hoc CDI Committee. Zang is also a renowned trainer, having coached many prominent horses and riders across different disciplines.
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