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Eventing Queensland Awards

2025 AWARD CATEGORIES AND CRITERIA

QUEENSLAND SENIOR EvA95 RIDER and HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Senior Rider & Horse who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in EvA95, in Queensland during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules, with EvA95 being awarded the same points as CCN1*.

QUEENSLAND JUNIOR EvA95 RIDER and HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Junior Rider & Horse who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in EvA95, in Queensland during the season.

QUEENSLAND EvA95 RIDER and HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Rider & Horse who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in EvA95, in Queensland and Interstate during the season.

QUEENSLAND SENIOR 1* RIDER and HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Senior Rider & Horse who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 1* Star, in Queensland during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

QUEENSLAND JUNIOR 1* RIDER and HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Junior Rider & Horse who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 1* Star, in Queensland during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

1* HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Horse which competed in 1* Star at Official events in Queensland and Interstate and has accrued the highest points throughout the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

CARISBROOKE LADY MARE OF THE YEAR

To the mare that is ridden by a Queenslander who has accrued the highest points while competing in 2, 3, 4 and 5 Star classes in Queensland and Interstate.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

QUEENSLAND VETERAN RIDER AND HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Veteran Rider and Horse combination who has accrued the highest points throughout the season. Rider to be 55 years of age and above.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

HIGHEST SCORING QUEENSLAND RIDER AND HORSE AT INTERSTATE EVENTS

To the Queensland Rider and Horse combination competing at One Day Events in states other than Queensland and has accrued the highest points (INTERSTATE ONLY).

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

HIGHEST SCORING QUEENSLAND RIDER AT FEI CLASSES

To the Queensland Rider who has competed at International FEI events (CCI-S and CCI-L classes) in Queensland and other states and accrued the highest points throughout the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

KYLIE WILMEN MEMORIAL TROPHY

To the Queensland Junior Rider and Horse combination who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 2 and 3 Star classes in Queensland and Interstate during the season, points will be awarded based on junior classes or in a mixed class the junior riders with the class.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

Must have travelled to at least 1 Interstate event and achieved an MER.

MARK MYERS MEMORIAL QUEENSLAND SENIOR RIDER OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Senior Rider who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 2, 3 & 4 Star classes in QUEENSLAND during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

MARK MYERS MEMORIAL QUEENSLAND JUNIOR RIDER OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Junior Rider who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 1, 2 & 3 Star classes in QUEENSLAND during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

QUEENSLAND RIDER AND HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the Queensland Senior Rider and Horse combination who has accrued the highest points at Official events competing in 2, 3, 4 and 5 Star classes in Queensland and Interstate during the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

QUEENSLAND YOUNG HORSE OF THE YEAR

To the 4, 5, 6 year old Horse that has accrued the highest points in EvA95 and above at Official events in Queensland and Interstate during the season.

QUEENSLAND JUNIOR RISING STAR

To the Queensland Junior Rider and Horse combination who has competed in EvA80, EvA95 and CCN1* at Official events in Queensland and has accrued the highest points throughout the season, and not been recognised with any other award. Points calculated as 1st = 4, 2nd = 3, 3rd = 2, 4th = 1.

QUEENSLAND GRASSROOTS JUNIOR RIDER AND HORSE AWARD

To the Queensland grassroots junior rider and horse combination with the lowest average penalties in EvA80 classes and below with the best average from the top 4 results achieved within the calendar year.

For this award category the rider must not have competed in 2 Star and above.

QUEENSLAND GRASSROOTS SENIOR RIDER AND HORSE AWARD

To the Queensland grassroots senior rider and horse combination with the lowest average penalties in EvA80 classes and below with the best average from the top 4 results achieved within the calendar year.

For this award category the rider must not have competed in 2 Star and above.

QUEENSLAND CLUBS ALLROUNDER AWARD

This award will recognise someone who has consistently showed integrity in competition and respect for fellow riders. This person will also have displayed excellent sportsmanship and accountability for his or her actions. This person will at all times put her/his horse welfare, both physical and mental in front of all else. This person may or may not ride at an elite level, but is always helping the club succeed.

The Club allrounder will be recognized by his or her club because he/she displays all the qualities of a true sportsperson and is a positive influence on the success of his/ her club.

QUEENSLAND CLUBS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD

This award will recognise a rider who has aimed for success by working hard and appreciating his/her horse first. This person may ride at any level of competition, and during the previous 12 months has made strides in improving results, whilst always treating other riders and officials with respect.

This rider will be nominated by her/his club because she/he competes safely, fairly and has ambition to excel.

QUEENSLAND OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

The Qld Official of the year will be nominated by clubs for displaying outstanding fairness and integrity. This official will work hard to promote safety, respect and horse welfare. This official will always support competition within the rules of the day. This official will be accountable and accessible.

The QLD Official of the year will be nominated by a club because he/she supports the club OC to run excellent events, enjoyed by riders and officials alike.

QUEENSLAND VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Great volunteers support great clubs. This award will recognise one of the best. This person will recognise a volunteer who goes just a bit further. A volunteer who works hard , but also respects and protects club governance and integrity.

The QLD Volunteer of the year will be nominated by their club in gratitude for hours given generously . This person will work within the team and for the team to build an excellent club.

AITKEN'S SADDLERY LEADERBOARD

To the Queensland Rider and Horse combination who have competed in EvA80, EvA95 or 1* Star at Official events in Queensland and has accrued the highest points throughout the season.

Points are allocated for results that can be classified as a Minimum Eligibility Requirement (MER), a weighting will be applied to the results as per Annex L of the National Eventing Rules.

First place, second place, third place overall and an encouragement award will be presented at the Eventing Queensland Annual Awards evening.

QUEENSLAND OFF-THE-TRACK (QOTT) EVENTING STANDARDBRED AND THOROUGHBRED LEADERBOARDS

QOTT Leaderboard

2022	Thoroughbred - GREY OPINION Ridden by Geneva Searle / Owned by Monique Searle	258 points
2023	Thoroughbred - ENTERPRISE JACK Ridden / Owned by Mandy Radecker	463 points
2024	Thoroughbred - JACKPOT JIMMY Ridden / Owned by Ashlee Lowe	365 points
2024	Standardbred - STORM DELLE Ridden / Owned by Claire Baylis	48 points

FOSTER FAMILY TROPHY LOWEST PENALTIES OVERALL SENIOR RIDER AND HORSE

To the Queensland Senior Rider and Horse who accrued the lowest penalties overall at the Eventing Queensland State Championships. Prestented at the Eventing Queensland State Championships.

2014	Amelia Kuiken	REMI FIFTH DIMENSION	40.8 penalties
2015	Marnie Woodhead	FAIRBANKS CASINO	42.9 penalties
2016	Matthew Gaske	THYMES TOO	44.1 penalties
2017	Tanya Schmidt	HENRIK APH	39.2 penalties
2018	Matthew Gaske	AKAROA ATAAHU SAM
2019	Brett Cantle	BELROCK SERGI	29.8 penalties
2021	Laura-Grace Nicholls	BOOROODABIN ECLIPSE	27.8 penalties
2022	Katrina Bull	DICAVALLI DUKE	33.4 penalties
2023	Matthew Gaske	ALLWYNDS EROS	27.5 penalties
2024	Hillary McGregor	KARABIL PARK SIR JAZZ	22.7 penalties

WILSON FAMILY TROPHY LOWEST PENALTIES OVERALL JUNIOR RIDER AND HORSE

To the Queensland Junior Rider and Horse who accrued the lowest penalties overall at the Eventing Queensland State Championships. Prestented at the Eventing Queensland State Championships.

2014	Emma Currie	WOODLANDS SUNTARIA	51.5 penalties
2015	Gerogia Rink	KIRBY PARK IRISH EMPRESS	36.9 penalties
2016	Emily Ballard	CELTIC GILLIGAN	49.4 penalties
2017	Ashleigh Lane	HOT FUDGE	46.5 penalties
2018	Lyla Sampson	CASSILIS PARK FIGARO
2019	Ellie Turnbull	RANGEVIEW AMIGO	30.40 penalties
2021	Geneva Searle	GREY OPINION	32.5 penalties
2022	Sophie Nicholls	BOOROODABIN FORCE	28.4 penalties
2023	Summer Lindgren	KINGSTON	29.1 penalties
2024	Talisha Donnelly	DOM PERIGNON MVH	28.1 penalties