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Combined Driving Annual Awards

Qualifying period: December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025

Annual Awards will be presented after November 30, 2025
 

Top U12 Driver Award

Awarded to a USEF member in each division that was 12 years old or younger during the year with the best overall results averaged from all USEF licensed combined driving events. A minimum of two (2) competition results are required in order to be considered for this award. Combined Tests do not count towards the awards. 

  • 2025 Award Recipient - Ben Riesse
  • 2024 Award Recipient - Ashton Maye

 

Top U25 Driver Awards – Per Division Only  

Beginner, Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, Novice Advanced, and Open Advanced

Awarded to a USEF member in each division that was 25 years old or younger for the entire year with the best overall results averaged from all USEF licensed combined driving events. A minimum of two (2) competition results are required in order to be considered for this award. Combined Tests do not count towards the awards. USEF results will be calculated by division regardless of horse/pony combination. Recipients will only be awarded the more advanced division award should they win more than one level.

  • 2025 Award Recipients
    • Training - Pollux Maciolek
    • Preliminary - Sarah Batstone Roberts
    • Novice Advanced - Marcus Holzinger
    • Open Advanced - Ryley Miller
  • 2024 Award Recipients
    • Beginner - Isabelle Welch
    • Training - Kate Jestel
    • Preliminary - Sarah Batstone Roberts
    • Intermediate - Sarah Aparicio
    • Novice Advanced - Ryley Miller

 

Recognized Volunteer Award

By nomination, awarded to a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to support the organizer and competitors at USEF competition(s). The nomination must be submitted with a short essay describing the contribution the volunteer has made to USEF Combined Driving competitions. The Driving Sport Committee will review nominations to select a winner. The winner will have demonstrated dedication to supporting USEF combined driving events and sharing the joy of driving sport.

  • 2025 Award Recipient - John Layton
  • 2024 Award Recipient - Bob Giles