Celebrating our 2026 Award Winners

What a wonderful evening it was at the 2026 Equestrian Victoria Annual Awards as we came together to celebrate the people, horses and achievements that make our sport and community so special.

Congratulations to all of our winners. Each award represents dedication, commitment and contribution to our sport, and we’re proud to recognise and celebrate their achievements. Below is the full list of our 2026 Equestrian Victoria Annual Award winners.

YOUNG AMBASSADORS

• Mikayla Thomas – Dressage
• Kate Pridmore – Eventing
• Finley Hiscock – Jumping
• Sabrina Gilmour – Show Horse
• Ella Newbery – Para Equestrian

YOUNG RIDER OF THE YEAR

• Rosemary Heagney & MSJ Nemo – Dressage
• Jack Barker – Jumping
• La’Moza Valisha – Eventing
• Ruby Rose Eurell – Show Horse

HORSE OF THE YEAR

• Toni Webb & Freeman’s Lodge Global – Dressage Pony
• Santoro – Eventing
• Yirrkala Celeste – Jumping
• Lyndhurst Connery – Show Hunter
• Nottingham Royal Highness – Show Horse
• Mary-Anne McPherson – Volunteer of the Year
• Yona Lloyd – Coach of the Year
• Trish Joyce – Official of the Year
• Victorian Dressage Club – Affiliate of the Year
• Lindy Young – Impact to Sport

FOR THE LOVE OF THE HORSE

• Bianca Griffiths

OFF THE TRACK HORSE OF THE YEAR

• Amanda Ross & Valkyon – Dressage
• Chorus (Zounate) – Show Horse
• Westminster II (The Arod) Show Hunter
• Miss Delfyne (Delfyne) – Jumping
• Tadpole (Liquid Courage) – Eventing

RIDER OF THE YEAR

• Samuel Jeffree – Eventing
• Natalie Mackay – Show Horse
• Jordan Smith & Penny Hill Park Francesca – FEI Dressage Athlete of the Year
• Tracy Landt & Unicorn Park Phoenix – AOR Dressage Rider  of the Year
• Mary Hanna & Ivanhoe I – Grand Prix Athlete of the Year
• Mietta Innes-Irons & Sir Helmut – Para Equestrian of the Year
• Janelle Marshall – FEI Driver of the Year
• Jack Barker – Jumping

LIFETIME SERVICE TO SPORT

• Janet Houghton

HALL OF FAME

• Jodie McKeone (dec)