Equestrian Australia has announced the winners of the 2017 Equestrian Australia Annual Awards. The awards underwent a format change this year. The new process allowed EA Members to vote for the first time ever.
"Whilst acknowledging top performing athletes and horses throughout 2017, we also recognise the extraordinary achievements and dedication of the many others who contribute to this amazing sport," said Equestrian Australia Chair Judy Fasher, who congratulated all recipients.
“Equestrian Australia is proud of all our award winners. We understand the enormous effort that goes into winning these awards. We salute you," she said.
The award winners will not be celebrated in a special gala evening this year as that was canceled in January.
2017 Equestrian Australia Awards Winners
2017 EA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- Toni Venhaus
2017 EA GROOM OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Rachel Watts
2017 EA ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Kate Mackenzie
2017 EA EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Saddleworld Melbourne International 3 Day Event (VIC)
2017 EA OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Maria Schwennesen
2017 EA COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Sam Lyle
2017 EA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Paul Williams
2017 EA CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Hawkesbury Riding Club (NSW)
2017 EA OWNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Kerrie & John Winning
2017 EA DOMESTIC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Emma Booth
2017 EA INTERNATIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Boyd Exell
2017 EA DOMESTIC HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Yandoo Oaks Constellation
2017 EA INTERNATIONAL HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Four-in-hand Team of Demi, Clinton Star, Banjnok, Conversano Poker and Costa 49
2017 YOUNG ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
- Gemma Tinney
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