VERDA Year End Awards Program

VERDA’s awards program is unique in that it includes ALL AERC and ECTRA-sanctioned rides held in the state of Vermont, not just the rides put on by the club. To include:

  • VERDA calendar rides and drives

  • GMHA calendar rides and drives (specific to Endurance/CTR)

  • The iconic Vermont 100

  • Top 6 placings of cumulative points of all VT rides.

  • Top 6 placings of cumulative miles of all VT rides.

  • Top 6 placings of cumulative points of all VT rides.

  • We offer an award for the high point Morgan, high point Arab, and high point unregistered horse of the year.

  • The high scoring driver of each of the Vermont drives will be recognized. This is not necessarily the winner of the ride.

  • The driver who successfully completed the most driving miles of all VT drives.

  • The driving horse who successfully completed the most driving miles of all VT drives.

  • Top 6 placings of cumulative points of all VT Conditioning Distance Rides.

  • To be based on CDR or CTR, if enough entries throughout the year warrant it.

  • The VERDA Sportsmanship Award recognizes an individual who consistently demonstrates exceptional character, integrity, and respect within the equestrian community. This award honors a member who exemplifies fairness, kindness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of participation.

    Recipients show respect for horses, competitors, volunteers, and officials; maintain a positive and encouraging attitude regardless of results; and compete with honesty and humility. They lead by example, support fellow members—especially new or junior participants—and contribute to a welcoming, supportive VERDA community.

    This award celebrates the spirit of VERDA and the values that strengthen the sport beyond competition results.