The Federation began the Horse Of The Year awards program in 1944 and harness pony was one of the six original divisions offered. In 1953, Hackney pony was added to the program. Recently, Farnum/Platform became the title sponsor of this prestigious program which is one of the oldest nationally recognized multi-breed awards programs in the country. These awards are celebrated during the USEF Annual Meeting Gala held each January where members earning the title of National Champion are recognized for their hard work and dedication. Winners have the honor of having their names engraved on one of the many beautiful perpetual trophies. These awards are on display throughout the year at the USEF headquarters located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., and all are invited to view these historic trophies during office hours Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00.
Your Hackney can begin earning points once the official horse recording form has been received. It is as easy as filling out an application, which can be found on the USEF Web site or may be obtained by calling the Federation office. You can also record your horse at any USEF recognized competition. The cost for life recording a horse is $35 until Dec. 31 of the year foaled; $85 for horses one year of age: $160 for horses two years of age; and $200 for horses three years or older. Annual recordings are also available for $75 per year. Once the horse is recorded, points can begin accumulating for Horse Of The Year awards. At least one owner of the recorded horse must be a member in good standing with the USEF. For horses registered in a farm name, contact the Federation office regarding a one-time farm registration fee.
Horses earn points by participating in USEF recognized competitions as per USEF Rule GR902. Showing at the Kentucky State Fair earns double points and each year, one competition in each region will be designated as a triple point show where ponies earn triple points. However, points are not awarded in classes with less than three entries (see USEF Rule GR905.2) Currently, only 185 horses out of an approximate 70,000 USEF recorded horses are Hackneys. Record your pony and start earning points for the 2007 competition year.
To learn more about the Farnum/Platform Horse Of The Year Awards program and/or obtain a detailed brochure and recording application, contact USEF Breeds Department.<?/fontfamily>
USEF National Champions (Hackney Division)
(Editor’s Note: These national awards will be presented Jan. 13, 2007 during the USEF Annual Meeting and Convention in Louisville, Ky.)
Hackney Pony Open
CH Fancy Ribbons, Randi Wightman, owner
RES Heartland Candidate, Sandra Surber
Hackney Pony Amateur
CH Heartland Candidate, Sandra Surber, owner
RES Believe It!, Tina Gunby Smith, owner
Harness Pony Open
CH Delightful Time, Stephany Monteleone, owner
RES Twin Willow’s Dimitri, Misty Hills Farm LLC, owner
Harness Pony Amateur
CH Shake Don’t Stir, Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
RES Delightful Time, Stephany Monteleone, owner
Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving
CH Ali, Gwen Stableford, owner
RES Queensbury Debutante, Queensbury Farm LLC, owner
Open Hackney Roadster Pony
CH Aisle Party, Tina Gunby Smith, owner
RES (tie) Free Willy, Georgia Blevins, owner
RES (tie) Heartland Production, Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
RES (tie) Heartland Sundust, Priscilla Gise, owner
Amateur Hackney Roadster Pony
CH Calvin Hobbs, Priscilla Gise, owner
RES (tie) Heartland Production, Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
RES (tie) Sweet Impression, Fish N Fun Farms Inc., owner
Junior Exhibitor Hackney Roadster Pony
CH Heartland Sundust, Priscilla Gise, owner
RES Dash, Ashley McKenzie, owner
USEF Horse/Pony Of The Year Regional Winners (Hackney Division)
Hackney Pony Open
Region 6/7
CH Fancy Ribbons, Randi Wightman, owner
RES Heartland Moonglow, Kay Marschel, owner
Region 9
CH Mercedes Ben, Charlotte Carter, owner
Region 10
CH Believe It!, Tina Gunby Smith, owner
Hackney Pony Amateur
Region 10
CH Believe It!, Tina Gunby Smith, owner
Harness Pony Open
Region 9
CH Twin Willow’s Dimitri, Misty Hills Farm LLC, owner
Harness Pony Amateur
Region 8
CH Shake Don’t Stir, Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
Region 11
CH Victory’s Delight, Maureen Quackenbush, owner
Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving
Region 5
CH Queensbury Debutatante, Queensbury Farm LLC, owner
RES Romeo’s Poet LF, Rita Weintraub, owner
Region 6/7
CH Heartland Breaking News, Kay Marschel, owner
Region 8
CH Portrait Of A Lady, Paul Pippin, owner
Region 9
CH Motown, Will Mayo, owner
Region 11
CH Ali, Gwen Stableford, owner
Hackney Roadster Pony/Open Roadster Pony
Region 3/4
CH Heartland Sundust, Priscilla Gise, owner
RES Calvin Hobbs, Priscilla Gise, owner
3rd Thunder & Lightning, Denise Steinhauer, owner
Region 5
CH Bodacious, Laura Logan, owner
Region 8
CH Free Willy, Georgia Blevins, owner
CH Heartland Production (tie), Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
3rd Turbo Blue, John Maloney, owner
Region 10
CH Aisle Party, Tina Gunby Smith, owner
Region 11 CH Heartland Special Special, Seven Oaks Stable LLC, owner
RES Heartland Strutter, Suzanne Blair, owner
3rd Dreams & Schemes, Yianni Barakos, owner
Hackney Roadster Pony/Amateur Roadster Pony
Region 3
CH Calvin Hobbs. Priscilla Gise, owner
RES Heartland Sundust, Priscilla Gise, owner
Region 8
CH Heartland Production, Mary Gaylord McClean, owner
Region 9
CH Dash, Ashley McKenzie, owner
Region 11
CH Sweet Impression, Fish N Fun Farms, Inc., owner
RES Dreams & Schemes, Yianni Barakos, owner
Hackney Roadster Pony/Junior Exhibitor Roadster Pony
Region 3/4
CH Heartland Sundust, Priscilla Gise, owner
Region 8
CH Twin Willow’s Broadway Joe, Marilyn Macfarlane, owner
Region 9
CH Dash Ashley McKenzie, owner
Region 10
CH Heartland Masterpiece, Barbara Reeves, owner
Region 11
CH Heartland Special Special, Seven Oaks Stable LLC, owner
RES Sweet Impression, Fish N Fun Farms, Inc., owner
3rd Miss Cherry, Suzanne Blair, owner