Nominations are now OPEN and will close on Monday, Oct 23rd at 11PM EST!

The Barbara Beaudoin Preliminary Rider Bursary

In honour of a wonderful horse-woman who felt a great passion for the sport of eventing, and the spirit of the amateur competitor trying to make it to the top. This $1000 bursary will be awarded to a Preliminary level rider who is currently striving for International level competition but still considered an ’amateur’. This rider has consistently competed at the Preliminary level, earns minimal or limited income from the horse industry, and exemplifies great sportsmanship and horsemanship. This rider has set their sights on the future and is excited to try to achieve their goals. Nominations are to be addressed to The Beaudoin Family and must be in the form of a short narrative that clearly shows that the Nominee embodies all the criteria for this award. Nomination form
Eventer Anne Zander

The Anne Zander Memorial Youth Horsemanship Award

This award is sponsored by the Rising Star Pony Club in memory of Anne Zander. The Recipient of must be an OEA member under the age of 21 (as of January 1st of award year), who displays an outstanding sense of horsemanship and always puts the well-being of their mount ahead of their own successes. The rider must show keen responsibility for the health and well-being of their mount. This could include proper warm-up and cool down, making wise choices about their mount’s ability to continue in an event, and always treating their mount in a humane and respectful manner. Candidates are to be nominated with a description of what makes them a worthy recipient of this prestigious award.

Nomination form

Un-Sung Hero Award

This award is given to honour one of the many volunteers, parents and behind-the-scenes people who work all year and never ask for recognition. Candidates are nominated by our membership and the winner is voted by the board of the OEA.

Nomination form

Rubber Ducky Award

This award is given to the rider who makes a spectacular fall into the water during the season. There may be more than one recipient of this award and the candidates are nominated by our membership.

Nomination form

 

OEA Hall of Fame

This award has been created to acknowledge those special equine athletes who have distinguished themselves during their careers. Not just the horses who have carried our top riders to the podium, but those steadfast backyard ponies and school horses who have nurtured one after another of our young riders, helping them to build their confidence and aspire to greater achievements. Candidates for this award will be nominated by the membership, and the successful candidate will be decided by the OEA Board of Directors. The winner will be honoured on our website Hall of Fame  Gallery. Depending on the nominations, there may not be a winner selected every year. When submitting a nomination, please include a detailed description of why you think your nominee should be the successful candidate.

Nomination form

Award nominations will close Monday Oct 23rd, 2023 at 11pm EST