Each year, DASC recognizes members who have stood out in a variety of ways.  Individuals are nominated by the DASC membership and winners are determined not only by the quantity of nominations, but the QUALITY of the submissions received.  Some really wonderful things are shared and the awards shine a spotlight on the great contributions and acheivements of our members.

Our year-end special awards include:

 Trainer of the Year ~ Student of the Year ~ Volunteer of the Year

 Show Manager of the Year ~Show Venue of the Year

 Our Year End award winners for 2011 are:

Trainer of the Year: Jane Arrasmith, Iron Horse Ranch

Student of the Year: Jennifer Nunes - (Trainer: Chemaine Hurtado)

Volunteer of the Year: Jodi Heaston

Show Manager of the Year: Suzi Kuykendall

Show Venue of the Year:  El Sueno Equestrian Center

ADDITIONALLY, DASC awards special recognition in a variety of categories at our Annual Championship Show.  These awards are available to any DASC member who attends the Championship Show and are determined by a specially appointed committee, including DASC Board Members, Judges and show volunteers.

The 2010 Championship Show Special Awards

BEST BARN DECOR

(awarded to impressive barn/shedrow setups)

Kim Kulesa Dressage

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BEST BARN SNACKS

(awarded to outstanding edibles)

Swea Schoening Sporthorses

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MOST MEMORABLE RIDE

(awarded to the horse/rider who people will be talking about long after the show is over!)

Kim Rawl Elliott

Broken-Rein Freestyle Performance

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BEST GROOM/SUPPORT PERSON

(awarded to the individual who is exceptional in looking out for his/her horses and people at the championship show)

Roberto Sandoval

Kim Rawl-Elliott - Owner/Rider

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MOST GREEN SPOTS ON A GRAY HORSE

(awarded to the horse that makes the most of "poop as a pillow" at the Championship Show)

Quincy

Owned and ridden by Victoria Powers

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BARN SPIRIT AWARD

(awarded to the best overall display of support, camaraderie, and team spirit throughout the Championship Show)

Iron Horse Ranch

Jane Arrasmith, Trainer & Allison Burt Jacobs, Assistant Trainer

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BEST BRAIDS

(awarded to the best braids, judged in a blind survey of random attendees and horse show officials/judges)

Quincy - by Victoria Powers

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BEST HORSE SHOW ACCESSORY

(awarded to the cool thing we think we need to have at the next horse show!)

Anne McCutcheon and her motorized riding scooter

(we'll take the scooter, but will pass on the knee injury - we're glad you're feeling better, Anne!)

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CRAZIEST BOOT SOCKS

(awarded to the craziest boot socks, of course!)

Neon Zipper Socks

modeled by BOTH Jamie Sue Jenkins and her stylish horse George

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BEST EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE

(awarded to the rider/group that knocks our socks off, just for fun)

Foxfield Drill Team

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Additional awards that were not awarded THIS year, but are considered each year are:

Best Helmet Hair, Blingiest Brow Band, Most Organized Tack Room, Most Outspoken Horse, Cutest Dog