Hunter Green Equestrian Centre

Special Awards

The special awards were presented at the final show of the season.

They are awarded to students or volunteers who display outstanding qualities both in the barn and in the show ring.

These awards change from year to year. They are intended to recognize those whose contributions help make Hunter Green Equestrian Centre the wonderful place that it is.

2010:

Volunteer Awards
For outstanding effort volunteering around the barn, giving 100 plus hours of their own time.
Parent Volunteer Award is presented to:
Lorelee
Lorelee received a porcelain salt and pepper shacker and flowers.
Student Volunteer Award is presented to:
Kiara
Kiara received a main and tail gift set.
Thank you also to our other special volunteers!
Sydney D. - help with lessons
Hannah - help with lessons
Amanda & Janet - jump painting
Each received a gift

"Hay" Dads
Thank you for all your help bringing in the hay!
"Hay" Dads Award is Presented to:
Omar
Brad
Trent
Each received a bottle of wine.

Summer Camp Councilors
Thanks for doing a super job!
Camp Councilors Award is Presented to:
Sydney D.
Olivia
Ula
Ruby
Amanda
Anika
Kiara
Each received a thank you gift.

Special Thank You
Thank you for all your work in organizing our clothing order!
Special Thank You to:
Theresa
She received a gift bucket full of goodies.

Best Unplanned Dismount Award
We all know you are not a rider until you fall off.
Best Unplanned Dismount Award is presented to:
Madison S.
She received polos and a ribbon.

Most Improved Rider Award
This young lady have come so far with her riding in the last year. We are so proud of you!
Most Improved Rider Award is presented to:
Jenna
She received polos and a trophy.

Horsemanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding horsemanship at all times. The student is always conscious of the horses' physical welfare as well as the horses' feelings. This student takes extra time grooming both before and after class and is thorough in their task. He/She shows a truly genuine concern for their mount as well as all the other horses and ponies in the barn.
Horsemanship Award is presented to:
Remy
She received a grooming kit and a trophy.

Sportsmanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. One who is always smiling and who congratulates others on their accomplishments no matter how large or small. This students enthusiasm is within their nature and is not rehearsed of manufactured.
Sportsmanship Award is presented to:
Sydney B.
She received a horse statue and a trophy.

Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence
The Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to the student who is both an outstanding sportsman and horseman. The student is never found putting her own desires and feelings before the care and welfare of the horse. The student displays maturity and confidence in the handling of these magnificent animals. She excels in her desire to learn more of this wonderful sport. This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. The highest award presented at Hunter Green!
Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to:
Kiara
She received a trophy and a $150.00 Bahr Saddlery Gift Certificate most kindly supplied by Bahr Saddlery. Her name is also engraved on the "Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence" Perpetual Trophy.

2009:

Volunteer Award
For outstanding effort volunteering around the barn, always with a smile on her face.
Volunteer Award is presented to:
Hannah
She received a special award banner.

Perseverance Award
For never giving up! This young lady always wears a smile. Even when her spunky horse is misbehaving and lands her on the ground - again!
Perseverance Award is presented to:
Vicky G.
She received a horse figurine.

Most Improved Rider Award
This young lady came to Hunter Green as a beginner rider. Her riding has improved so dramatically over the past year. She got her own horse, Lisa, and continued to improve. She also rode Gen for us in the Welsh pony shows, including at the Royal Winter Fair.
Most Improved Rider Award is presented to:
Rebecca L.
She received a special award banner.

Horsemanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding horsemanship at all times. The student is always conscious of the horses' physical welfare as well as the horses' feelings. This student takes extra time grooming both before and after class and is thorough in their task. He/She shows a truly genuine concern for their mount as well as all the other horses and ponies in the barn.
Horsemanship Award is presented to:
Pam
She received a bursary and a special award banner. This bursary was donated by all competitors via their entries throughout the show series.

Sportsmanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. One who is always smiling and who congratulates others on their accomplishments no matter how large or small. This students enthusiasm is within their nature and is not rehearsed of manufactured.
Sportsmanship Award is presented to:
Maddi K.
She received a bursary and a special award banner. This bursary was donated by all competitors via their entries throughout the show series.

Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence
The Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to the student who is both an outstanding sportsman and horseman. The student is never found putting her own desires and feelings before the care and welfare of the horse. The student displays maturity and confidence in the handling of these magnificent animals. She excels in her desire to learn more of this wonderful sport.This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. The highest award presented at Hunter Green!
Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to:
Theresa
She received a special award banner and a $150.00 Bahr Saddlery Gift Certificate most kindly supplied by Bahr Saddlery. Her name is also engraved on the "Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence" Perpetual Trophy.

2008:

Top Junior Councilor
For outstanding effort as a junior councilor at summer camp 2008. She volunteered her time for several weeks this summer and did an excellent job with the campers.
Top Junior Councilor is presented to:
Amber
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette.

Bravery Award
For bravery in the face of adversity! This young rider took her pony to a horse show, but unfortunately her pony was injured and was not able to compete. She was very brave in coping with her ponies injury and was able to compose herself and compete on another pony.
Bravery Award is presented to:
Mariana
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette.

Most Improved Rider Award
This young lady and her horse moved to Hunter Green in the spring of 2008. After a fall, she was frightened to ride in the front ring. Over the summer her confidence had increased tremendously and now she is disappointed when it is too wet to ride in the front ring.
Most Improved Rider Award is presented to:
Melissa A.
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette.

Outstanding Achievement Award
For great placings and a super attitude at the summer shows she attended at other stables.
Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to:
Rebecca L.
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette.

Stable Beautiful Thank You Gift
For her efforts in keeping our stable in tip top shape for our horses and ponies as well as our riders.
Stable Beautiful Thank You Gift is presented to:
Ashley N.
She received a $50.00 Bahr Saddlery Gift Certificate.

Outstanding Instructor Award
For her great efforts in instructing our upcoming riders. Where would we be without her?
Outstanding Instructor Award is presented to:
Vicky P.
She received a $50.00 Bahr Saddlery Gift Certificate.

Volunteer of the Year Award
For all of her help every Monday night.
Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to:
Victoria B.
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette and a horse statue.

Outstanding Internet Support Services Award
For all her help in creating and maintaining our superb web site.
Outstanding Internet Support Services Award is presented to:
Theresa
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette and a horse statue.

Stable Spirit Award
For their moral support and constant encouragement. For the use of their tractor, lawn mover etc. For all of their other help around the farm.
Stable Spirit Award is presented to:
Pam T. and Brian S.
They received a special award rainbow coloured rosette and a horse statue.

Horsemanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding horsemanship at all times. The student is always conscious of the horses' physical welfare as well as the horses' feelings. This student takes extra time grooming both before and after class and is thorough in their task. He/She shows a truly genuine concern for their mount as well as all the other horses and ponies in the barn.
Horsemanship Award is presented to:
Melissa A.
She received a $250.00 bursary and a special award rainbow coloured rosette. This bursary was donated by all competitors via their entries throughout the show series.

Sportsmanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. One who is always smiling and who congratulates others on their accomplishments no matter how large or small. This students enthusiasm is within their nature and is not rehearsed of manufactured.
Sportsmanship Award is presented to:
Jenna
She received a $250.00 bursary and a special award rainbow coloured rosette . This bursary was donated by all competitors via their entries throughout the show series.

Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence
The Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to the student who is both an outstanding sportsman and horseman. The student is never found putting her own desires and feelings before the care and welfare of the horse. The student displays maturity and confidence in the handling of these magnificent animals. She excels in her desire to learn more of this wonderful sport.This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. The highest award presented at Hunter Green!
Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence is presented to:
Sherryl
She received a special award rainbow coloured rosette and a $150.00 Bahr Saddlery Gift Certificate most kindly supplied by Bahr Saddlery. Her name is also engraved on the "Bahr Saddlery Award of Excellence" Perpetual Trophy.

2007:

Tough Cookie Awards
This special award is presented to those students who have fallen off "big time" and still continue riding.
Tough Cookie Awards are presented to:
Keryll
Diane B.
Recipients each received a tub of cookies.

Dedication to HGEC Award
The Hunter Green Equestrian Centre Dedication to HGEC Award is presented for outstanding support and improvement of our school and show facilities. We could not have done it without him!
Dedication to HGEC Award is presented to:
Omar
He received a limited edition Budweiser Beer Stein.

Internet Support Award
The Hunter Green Equestrian Centre Internet Support Award is presented for the creation and maintenance of our magnificent web site.
Internet Support Award is presented to:
Theresa
She received a 8 x 10 framed horse print.

2006:

Sportsmanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding sportsmanship both in and out of the competition ring. One who is always willing to assist others and who congratulates them on their accomplishments no matter how large or small. This students enthusiasm towards other is within their nature and is not rehearsed of manufactured. They are willing to give pointers and helpful hints to their competitors without thought of how this may affect their own ribbon and point standings; a strong competitor but yet an even stronger sportsman.
Sportsmanship Award is presented to:
Sarah M.
She received a special rosette.

Horsemanship Award
This special award is presented to the student who displays outstanding horsemanship at all times. The student is always conscious of the horses' physical welfare as well as the horses' feelings. This student takes extra time grooming both before and after class and is thorough in their task. He/She shows a truly genuine concern for their mount for the evening as well as all the other horses and ponies in the barn. In the competition ring this student is not concerned with the colour of the ribbon he/she may earn, but is concentrated on advancing the training of the horse and is thrilled with the smaller, more subtle accomplishments. He/She has a competitive edge but is, at heart, a true horseman.
Horsemanship Award is presented to:
Amber
She received a special rosette.

Award of Excellence
The Hunter Green Equestrian Centre Award of Excellence is presented to the student who is both an outstanding sportsman and horseman. The student is always there for the other students and is willing to assist in any way he/she can in a supportive, educational and positive manner. The student is never found putting his/her own desires and feelings before the care and welfare of the horse. The student displays maturity and confidence in the handling of these magnificent animals. His/Her knowledge of horses and the sport of riding are always being enhanced and he/she excels in his/her desire to learn more of this wonderful sport.
Award of Excellence is presented to:
Vicky P.
She received a special rosette.