JUNIOR AWARDS 2025

Posted: 8/8/2025

🏆 Junior Award Nominations

Deadline: October 1st

🐴 Rookie of the Year

Eligibility:

  • Must be in their first year as a Junior in W.H.O

  • Must be a current W.H.O Junior rider and member

  • Must have made an outstanding improvement in riding

    • Stands out in achievements, progress, and/or classification

  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the horse, care, and safety

Nomination Link: Rookie Nomination Link

🌟 Most Improved

Eligibility:

  • Must be a W.H.O Junior rider and member

  • Must have competed as a W.H.O Junior for more than one season

  • Must demonstrate outstanding improvement in riding ability or training

Nomination Link: Most Improved Nomination Link

🤝 Sportsmanship

Eligibility:

  • Must demonstrate good conduct toward others and their horse

    • Even in times of defeat or frustration

  • Cheers for, encourages, and supports other Juniors and Adults

  • Is on time for gaming events

  • Participates in social functions and fundraisers

  • Helps in the arena

Core Values:

  • Above all, the Junior Sportsman of the Year must be respectful and accountable

  • Mistakes happen—what matters is how they respond:

    • Admit the mistake

    • Apologize

    • Try harder to do it “right” next time

Nomination Link: Sportsmanship Nomination Link

📬 Questions?

Contact Junior Director: Jade Ballstaedt 📧 Email: jadeballstaedt@gmail.com