The Tribune

IT was a festive atmosphere at Balmoral House this weekend as equestrian athletes, trainers and federation officials gathered with friends and family to celebrate the end of the 2022-2023 competition year, which featured strong performances at home as well as successes in regional and international competitions.

Over 40 young riders were honoured at the event, which featured awards given for performance in the show ring, as well as for scholarship and sportsmanship.

Romell Knowles, president of the Bahamas Olympic Committee, accompanied by BOC vice-president Cora Hepburn, were on hand to present awards to the athletes and congratulate them for their achievements.

Award winners were as follows:

Caribbean Equestrian Association 2022 Top Scorer – Katerina Coello

Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League - Champions: Mariposa Gold Drops; Reserve Champions: Mariposa Monarchs

Leadline Walk/Trot - Champion: Haley Curry; Reserve Champion: Selin Karabas

Walk - Champion: Haley Curry; Reserve Champion: Kennedy Albury

Walk/Trot - Champion: Reagan Moxey; Reserve Champion: Emery Dunn

Walk/Trot/Jump an X - Champion: Isla Whylly; Reserve Champion: Avery Roberts

Walk/Trot/Jump a Line - Champion: Reagan Moxey; Reserve Champion: Ava Higgs

Short Trot Course - Champion: Reagan Moxey; Reserve Champion: Ava Higgs

Walk/Trot/Canter - Champion: Madison Miller; Reserve Champion: Kyra Isaacs

Walk/Trot/Canter/Jump a Line - Champion: Madison Miller; Reserve Champion: Kyra Isaacs

Crossrail Equitation Division - Champion: Anouk Formige; Reserve Champion: Marlo Pinder

Short Stirrups Equitation Division - Champion: Sienna Jones

Pre-Novice Equitation Division - Champion: Emma Johnston; Reserve Champion: Amalia Good

Novice Equitation Division - Champion: Katerina Coello; Reserve Champion: Storm D’Arville

Low Childrens Equitation Division - Champion: Hannah D’Aguilar; Reserve Champion: Ella Saidi

D’Aguilar Junior High Point Rider Trophy: Anouk Formige

Lady Marie Dupuch Trophy (Bahamas Junior Classic Winner): Hannah D’Aguilar

Puddle Jumpers 1 Division - Champion: Mr. Cassanova (owned by Erika Adderley); Reserve Champion: Casino Royale (owned by Erika Adderley)

Puddle Jumpers 2 Division - Champion: Lea’s Pride (owned by Lea Beauchesne); Reserve Champion: Lucky Star (owned by Erika Adderley)

Pre-Novice Jumpers Division - Champion: Valentine (owned by Erika Adderley); Reserve Champion: TGIF (owned by Erika Adderley)

Novice Jumpers Division - Champion: Lucky Star (owned by Erika Adderley); Reserve Champion: Coraggio di Essere (owned by Alexis Osazuwa)

Hopeful Jumpers Division - Champion: Shadowfax (owned by Peyton Wong); Reserve Champion: Valhalla (owned by Erika Adderley)

Jumper Horse of the Year – Lucky Star (owned by Erika Adderley)

Jumper Pony of the Year – Mr. Cassanova (owned by Erika Adderley)

Dr. Francis Adderley Perpetual Trophy (High Point Jumper) Winner – Lucky Star (owned by Erika Adderley)

All-Bahamas Equestrian Scholars: Kennedy Albury, Johanna Campbell, Katerina Coello, Haley Curry, Storm D’Arville, Emery Dunn, Anouk Formige, Lucia Good, Aveni Gunst, Kyra Isaacs, Emma Johnston, Selin Karabas, Yasmin Kennedy, Madison Miller, Reagan Moxey, Melania Nixon, Alexis Osazuwa, Marlo Pinder, Avery Roberts, Hailey Roberts, Ella Saidi, Gabriela Souza, Ella Tomlinson, Isla Whylly.

Junior Sportsmanship Award Nominees: Arielle Arthur, Isabella Coello, Katerina Coello, Shiloh Cox, Hannah D’Aguilar, Marlo Pinder, Hannah Ritchie, Ella Saidi, Connor Watkins.

Junior Sportsmanship Award Winner: Ella Saidi