Riders recognised at annual awards
Bermuda Equestrian Federation held their annual prizegiving dinner and presentation at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel last weekend.Attended by more than 200 people, the main winners were brothers Casey and Christian Truran who between them and their ponies were awarded a total of eight trophies.Casey, the older brother, claimed the prestigious Raymond White Memorial Trophy which is awarded to the overall horse/pony/rider combination.Another notable winner was Philip Correia who snared four trophies including the Little Orvy Trophy for the top show jumperCoach Michael Rodrigues won three awards and Inwood Stables came out on top in the stable award for gaining the most points.Che Chulae Dowling, seven, was recognised for her success in the Junior Lead Line Equitation Class.It was also announced that 12-year-old Lucas Bridges and 15-year-old Justus Anderson would be representing Bermuda in a junior jumping competition to be held in Jamaica next month.
CHAMPION RIDING HORSE 15.2hh & UNDER: BEF Trophy, donated in 1991 by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation
Boom Boom Pow owned by Mary Frances Gaglio.CHAMPION RIDING HORSE OVER 15.2hh: Marina Curtis-Evans Trophy, donated by Marina Curtis-Evans in 1991
Sun Kissed owned by Vicki Steele.CHAMPION SENIOR HUNTER: Saddle Club Trophy, donated by the Saddle Club in 1991
Sun Kissed owned by Vicki Steele.CHAMPION JUNIOR HUNTER: Round Robins Sandyann Trophy, donated by the late Ann Dunstan in 1991, (Dunstan was BEF president from 1987-1991
Landtango owned by Ashley Gibbs.CHAMPION RIDING PONY: Mariners Cup, was donated by Gillian Vallis in 1991
The Guardian owned by Casey and Christian Truran.CHAMPION HUNTER PONY: Carla Simmons Cup, was donated by Pat Simmons in 1991
The Guardian owned by Casey and Christian Truran.CHAMPION JUNIOR EQUITATION UNDER 8 YEARS: BEF Trophy, donated in 1991 by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation
Che-Chulae Dowling.CHAMPION JUNIOR EQUITATION 10 YEARS & UNDER: My Pooh Bear Trophy, donated in 2008 by the Gibbs Family
Kayla Bardgett.CHAMPION JUNIOR EQUITATION UNDER 12 YEARS: Spicelands Trophy, was donated in 1991 by Spicelands Riding Centre
Christian Truran.CHAMPION SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION 12 YEARS & UNDER: Cinnamon Girl Trophy, donated in 1998 by Natasha Tucker
Casey Truran.CHAMPION JUNIOR EQUITATION 12 T0 14 YEARS: Inwood Tucker Homeslice Trophy, donated in 2007 by Inwood Stables and the Tucker family
Khaleb TotaCHAMPION JUNIOR EQUITATION 15 TO 18 YEARS: BHPA Trophy, donated by the Bermuda Horse and Pony Association in 1991
Riley Correia.CHAMPION ADULT EQUITATION: BEF Trophy, donated in 1991 by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation
Michael Rodrigues.CHAMPION LOW HUNTER: The Happy Henry Trophy, donated in 2002 by Michelle and Stephanie Kemp
Boom Boom Pow owned by Mary Frances Gaglio.CHAMPION 2’6” PONY JUMPER (PN1): The Jaeda & Starstruck Trophy, donated in 2012
You’ll Be Amazed owned by Lucas and Amber Bridges.CHAMPION PONY JUMPER (PN2) 2’3”-2’9”: The Tobias Memorial Trophy, was donated the Hassell Family in 2008
Dream Catcher owned by Jahdayna Samuels.CHAMPION HORSE JUMPER (H1) 2’6”-3’0”: Starstruck Trophy, donated by Mckeisha Smith 2012
Brown Eyed Girl owned by Olivia Jordan.CHAMPION HORSE JUMPER (H2) 2’9”-3’3”: The Catherine Hanson Memorial Trophy, donated in 2002 by Paula George
LA Baltic Star owned by Christy Holder.CHAMPION HORSE JUMPER (H3) 3’0”-3’6”: The Seaview Jumper Trophy, donated in 2002 by Seaview Stable
Emerson owned by Philip Correia.CHAMPION HORSE JUMPER (H4) 3’3”-3’9”: The Deepwood Sparkle Trophy, donated in 2002 by Rebecca Carne
Emerson owned by Philip Correia.CAMPBELL WILKINSON TROPHY, donated in 1971 by the Bermuda Horse & Pony Association for results accumulated from BHPA Spring and Fall Shows and the Agricultural Exhibition
Philip Correia and Emerson.THE RICHFIELD TROPHY, trophy was donated by Harriet Richold in 2002 in honour of her horse Filthy Rich. The trophy is awarded annually to the horse/pony rider combination gaining the most points in Dressage competitions with scores over 55%, jumping competition with BEF designators judged under Table A and Combined Training and/or Horse Trials
Casey Truran and The Guardian.THE JUDY MONTGOMERY MOORE MEMORIAL TROPHY, donated in 2012 by the Bermuda Dressage Group & the Bermuda Equestrian Federation, for the best combined score of horse/rider combination in the FEI World Dressage Challenge & the CEA Mini Dressage Challenge in the Adult Division in the follows tests PSG. FEIWDC Advanced and FEI WDC Medium (Advanced A and Novice B)
Suzette Sailsman and Wiriana.PEGASUS TROPHY, donated in 1990 by the Cherry Family for the Junior competitor gaining the most points when competing on ponies in BEF designated pony classes. Points designated by number of ponies entered at close of entries
Casey Truran.GRANTFIELD EPIC TROPHY, Champion Pony Jumper, donated by Mike and Roz Collins in 1992 for the pony gaining most points in show jumping. Points accumulated when placing from 1st to 6th.
You’ll Be Amazed owned by Lucas and Amber Bridges.THE SKIPPY TROPHY, for the pony with most points overall, donated in 2000 by Christy Holder in memory of her pony Skip On Doll. The trophy is for the pony registered with the BEF with the highest accumulative points, scored in any BEF designated class. Points accumulated when placing from 1st to 10th
You’ll Be Amazed owned by Lucas and Amber Bridges.THE CHINA DOLL TROPHY, for the junior with most points in Show Jumping same horse, donated in 2007 by Heather McKirdy for the junior rider gaining the most points in show jumping riding the same horse. Points accumulated when placing from 1st to 6th
Bailey’s Bay owned by Andrea and Tyler Lopes.THE JENERATIONS DEBUT TROPHY, for the Horse with most points, was donated in 2006 by Philip Correia and Margie and Dal Vasconcelos for the horse will the highest accumulative points scored in any BEF designated class. Points accumulated when placing from 1st to 10th
Landtango owned by Ashley Gibbs.SHALIMAR TROPHY, donated in 1987 by Marina Curtis-Evans for the junior 14-18 years old riding the same horse in all competitions (In Hand classes do not count). Points accumulated when placing from 1st to 4th only
Riley Correia and Esquire.LITTLE ORVY TROPHY, donated by Carol Ann Blackman in 1982 in memory of her horse Little Orvy, who won almost every major jumping event in Bermuda
Emerson owned by Philip Correia.THE DECOSTA CONSTRUCTION LTD. TROPHY, for the junior competitor with most points overall, donated in 2005 by Michael DeCosta
Casey Truran.THE INWOOD TROPHY, for the adult competitor with most points overall, donated by Michael DeCosta in 2005
Michael Rodrigues.RAYMOND WHITE MEMORIAL TROPHY, donated in 2001 by his family, for the horse/pony/rider combination, scored in any BEF designated class. Points to count only when ridden by a member of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. Points count when placing from 1st to 10th place
The Guardian and Casey Truran.COACHES AWARD: Points accumulated from junior competitors when placing from 1st to 10th, donated in 1998 by the Cherry family for the coach accumulating the most points with the results of his/her junior competitors in BEF designated classes
Michael Rodrigues.THE STABLE AWARD: Points accumulated from all competitors when placing from 1st to 4th, donated in 1998 by the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. Awarded to the stable whose members gain most points during the BEF Season
Inwood Stables.THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD: President’s choice, donated in 1984 by the late Maurice Terceira to recognise the person most valuable to the president of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation during the year
Dal Vasconcelos.(Details on the scoring of all trophies can be found on the BEF website)
