Career Achievement Award

This award is presented to a horse or pony who has excelled in competition over many years and with many riders. Recipient must have served as an ambassador of our sport by contributing to its growth through a kind and brave temperament wrapped in exceptional talent.

Career Achievement Award
Brave Memorial Trophy
Donated by Matt Couzens
In Memory of Sherwood Forest

2012
The Falconier
Owner: Sue Horn

"Falconier retired this year after a long career of teaching young children the love of riding. Every rider he taught could count on a consistently solid ride; it didn't matter to him where he was, whether it was cold or hot, or who was on his back. Falcon excelled at teaching those little one whose feet didn't even go past the saddle flap. He adjusted to their hands, their balance, or their legs. He spent the last 10 years at Rivers Edge Farm, bringing along not only young walk trot and short stirrup riders, but he was also known to be a top draw at the IEA, IHSA,and NCAA horse shows."