Your votes are an integral part of deciding which of the nation's leading equestrians will be named the USEF's 2012 Equestrian of the Year. All heads are turning to the USEF's eight Equestrians of Honor in anticipation of who will come away with the top honors of Equestrian of the Year.

These eight stand-outs are among the finest in the sport and have each recently received a unique competitive trophy. Make sure you place your vote today. Voting will run through midnight ET January 7, 2013. The USEF Equestrian of the Year will be announced on January 19, 2013 during the 2013 USEF Annual Meeting as part of the USEF Pegasus Dinner.

Scroll down to find out about each finalist and submit your vote today!

For more information, please contact Trisha Watkins, USEF Awards Manager, at tlwatkins@usef.org or (859) 225-6944.