2025 Award Winners - the detailed results (i.e Gold, Silver, Bronze etc will be available on the results section on the Endurance GB website by the end of May 25. Below are the Special and Class awards.
The Margaret Evans Award - new for 2025. Donated by Libby Keating, an original Golden Horseshoe. This year presented to the highest placed competitor completing the 80km Linear Route (either in the Golden Horseshoe or Stag). Based on Golden Horseshoe Criteria with a tie decided by pulse.
Awarded to Chris Rendle and Druimghigha Larikn
MOOR TO MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE - The Liz Finney Memorial Trophy donated by Dr Sarah Coombes. Presented to the combination who achieves the highest number of km at the following events: Golden Horseshoe Ride, Cumbria Challenge and The Red Dragon Festival of Endurance (at least two must be completed and only includes classes of 80km and more). It is presented at the Golden Horseshoe for the preceding year.
Awarded to Amie Grainger and Sheraani - total 320km at Golden Horseshoe and Red Dragon in 2024.
SHINY BOOTS AWARD - For 2025 presented by Sally Bell in honour of her husband Mike Bell. Presented to the Best Turned out combination at the Pre-Ride Vet for the Golden Horseshoe or Stag class.
Awarded to Susan Rossi and Wickwood Park Domino
THE FANCY THAT TROPHY– presented by Tracy Thompson to the highest placed rider under 21 years of age competing at Golden Horseshoe. (For 2025 judged over classes Horseshoe and Stag)
Awarded to Maisie Denham riding The Red Barron
THE MELCOMBE SHOOT AWARD – presented by Mr Chris Kirby to the highest placed local competitor living within a 25 mile radius of Exford and competing successfully. (For 2025 judged over classes Horseshoe and Stag)
Awarded to Chris Rendle on Druimghigha Larikn
THE FARRIER'S AWARD - Presented to the horse who, in the opinion of the ride farrier, is the best shod (For 2025 judged over classes Horseshoe and Stag)
Awarded to The Red Barron ridden by Maisie Denham
THE WAYWARD LAD TROPHY – presented by Ms Pauline Higgs to the non Arab or non Part Arab horse competing for the first time in either the Horseshoe or the Stag class which, in the opinion of the veterinary panel is in best condition at the end of the ride.
Not awarded
THE MARCY PAVORD MEMORIAL TROPHY — awarded by Mrs Cath Wilson awarded to the oldest horse and rider combination (adding both ages together) to successfully complete the ride. (Horseshoe or Stag class)
Awarded to Chris Rendle on Druimghigha Larikn
Individual Classes:
THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE 80KM RIDE
Results
GOLDEN HORSESHOE PREMIER AWARD – to the highest placed horse that, in the opinion of the veterinary panel is best capable of travelling a further 40km.
Awarded to The Red Barron ridden by Maisie Denham
EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK ACCUMULATOR TROPHY – Presented by the Exmoor National Park to the horse successfully completing the class, which has completed the highest number of kilometres on Exmoor in the Golden Horseshoe Class at Completion standard and above since the ride was first ridden under the BHS LDRG rules in 1975, and under BERA or EGB rules from 1997 onwards.
Awarded to Mary Stubbs and Sachiya
THE SHOWGIRL TROPHY- presented by Mrs Cath Kennedy to the highest placed mare.
Awarded to Harepies Magic Mila ridden by Charlotte Robinson
DUNLOP HEYWOOD VETERAN’S TROPHY – to the highest placed horse whose rider is 55 years or over on the day of the ride. To be decided on pulse in the event of a tie.
Awarded to Dizzy Miss Lizzy ridden by Wendy Everson
HILTON HERBS VETERAN HORSE AWARD – to the highest placed horse 15 years or over. To be decided on pulse in the event of a tie.
Awarded to Dizzy Miss Lizzy ridden by Wendy Everson
THE LAYBROOK CHALLENGE TROPHY – presented by the late Mr Charles and Mrs Shippam to the highest placed Pure Bred Arab.
Awarded to Harepies Magic Mila ridden by Charlotte Robinson
PERFORMANCE FORMULA RESULTS Awarded vouchers from Plas Equestrian
1st - Charlotte Robinson riding Harepies Magic Mila
2nd - Hollie Brewell riding Cotswold Shaquille
3rd - Wendy Everson riding Dizzy Miss Lizzy
THE EXMOOR STAG 2 DAY 120KM RIDE
THE EXMOOR STAG FLEUR AWARD – presented by Mr and Mrs Doug Bond to the highest placed horse that, in the opinion of the veterinary panel, is best capable of travelling a further 40km.
Awarded to Chris Rendle on Druimghigha Larikn
SAILLARD FULLER GOLD TROPHY – to the competitor achieving a Gold award, and nearest to the speed of 12 kph. To be decided on pulse in the event of a tie.
Awarded to Linda Cowperthwaite on Newberry's Ditto
THE EXMOOR STAG AWARD – presented by Mrs Emma Roe in memory of Cheryl Logan to the highest placed Pure Bred Arab.
Awarded to Chris Rendle on Druimghigha Larikn
DUNLOP HEYWOOD VETERAN’S TROPHY – to the highest placed horse whose rider is 55 years or over on the day of the ride. To be decided on pulse in the event of a tie.
Awarded to Druimghigha Larikn ridden by Chris Rendle
THE ESPRIT DE FERZON AWARD – Presented by Mr and Mrs Rodney Morris to the highest placed horse 15 years old or over. To be decided on pulse in the event of a tie.
Awarded to Vlacq Journeyman ridden by Georgina Vaughan
THE EXMOOR STAG 75 MILE CUP – Awarded to the rider from the SW or Wessex EGB Group completing nearest to the optimum Gold speed with the JILL CALVERT MEMORIAL CUP awarded to the crew of the winner.
Awarded to Chris Rendle on Druimghigha Larikn crewed by Marthe Kiley-Worthington
PERFORMANCE FORMULA RESULTS Awarded vouchers from Just Chaps
1st Place - Chris Rendle riding Druimghigha Larikn
2nd Place - Francis Bakker riding Tannasg Solar Flare
3rd Place - Georgina Vaughan riding Vlacq Journeyman
THE GOLDEN CLENCH - 40KM LINEAR ROUTE (ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL)
1st Place -Esther Groen riding Watt Du Colombier who receives a voucher for a made to measure halter from Dee's Designs
2nd Place - Susan Cox ridng HS Empathy presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
3rd Place - John Coldicott riding Oliver presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
THE OTTER 40KM RIDE
THE OTTER PERFORMANCE FORMULA TROPHY - presented to the horse with the highest score according to the Performance Formula calculation.
Awarded to Tannasg Sovereign ridden by Jim Phillips presented a voucher for a made to measure halter from Dee's Designs
2nd Place - Sharkey ridden by Justine Smiley-Jones presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
3rd Place - El Borann ridden by Helen Newton presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
1st - 3rd also presented with SOS Tag from Dee's Designs
THE OTTER CUB 40KM RIDE
THE OTTER CUB PERFORMANCE FORMULA
1st Place - Gee Whizz ridden by Megan Bevan presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
2nd Place - Solo Saxophone ridden by Millie Harp presented with a prize bag from Omega Equine
3rd Place - Bellamina Dark Diamond ridden by Justine Brett-Finch with an SOS Tag from Dee's Designs
THE BAMBI PLEASURE RIDE
PLEASURE PAIRS TROPHY - Awarded to the Pleasure Pair that have a total riding time nearest to the optimum speed of 9kph.
Ellie Billington riding Creemully Queen and Hannah Jansen riding Brickell Swaley at 9kph!
