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The American Hackney Horse Society offers annual national awards to outstanding individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Hackney breed.  The annual awards dinner is usually held the Thursday night of the national annual convention. 

The Hall of Fame award is presented during the World's Championship Horse Show in August at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.


John H. & Maybelle L. Costello

National Breeder Of The Year Award

Awarded to a breeder of Hackneys who has created an impact on the breed as a whole by adding valuable characteristics and improving the Hackney through its development.  This honoree will have raised notable individuals whose progeny have gone on to great success both in the show ring and breeding world.

      1993  .. Eugene Kennedy, Taylorville, Illinois

      1994  .. Dr. Alan R. and Dotty Raun, Cumming, Iowa

      1995   . L. Lee and Beverly Dunn, Dun-Haven Farm,

                       Belleville, MI

      1996  .. to 1999, no awards given.

      2000  .. Darrel and Sandy Kolkman, New London, Iowa

      2001  .. Darrel and Sandy Kolkman, New London, Iowa

      2002  .. L. Lee and Beverly Dunn, Dun-Haven Farm, Belleville, MI

      2003  .. Daniel and Leah Rae Light, Light Farm, Barrington, IL

      2004  .. Stephen R. and William R. Kildow,

                       Kildow Pony Stable, Alexandria, IN

      2004  .. Jim Spurrier and Pam Ahrens,

                       Jim Spurrier Stables, Hollansburg, Ohio

      2005  .. Larry and Diane Ella, Ella's Pony Farm,

                       Schomberg, Canada

      2006  .. Mary Dell Pritzlaff, Seamair Farm, Santa Barbara, CA

                   

AnAnna Lee Spires Judd

National Exhibitor Of The Year Award

Awarded to an exhibitor of Hackneys whose performances

in the show ring set standards of competition, sportsmanship,

and appeal to the general viewing public.

       1993  .. Arthur B. Birtcher, San Juan Capistrano, California

       1994  .. Bill Robinson  

       1995  .. Mary Dell Pritzlaff, Seamair Farm, Santa Rosa, CA

       1996  .. to 1999, no awards given.

       2000  .. Jeff McClean, Quincy, Illinois

       2001  .. Mrs. Isabel Robson, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

       2002  .. Edward L. Jr. and Karen Frickey,

                         Frickey Farms, Lafayette, Indiana

       2003  .. Elise W. Johnson, Chanticleer Farm, Greenville, SC

       2004  .. Rich Campbell, New London, IA

       2005  .. Mary Gaylord McClean,

                            Golden Creek Farm, Simpsonville, KY

       2005  .. Karen Waldron, Bent Tree Farm, Shawsville, Virginia

       2006  .. Elsa H. Mikkelsen, Rancho Santa Fe, California

      

Lydia Luhman Pederson National

Distinguished Service Award Of The Year

Awarded to a member of the American Hackney Horse Society who without compensation contributed his/her energies into the improvement of the AHHS, its activities, and membership.

        1993  .. Paul Bakeman, Dowagiac, Michigan

        1994  .. Grace Brooks Knibb, Johnston, Rhode Island

        1995  .. Sallie B. Wheeler, Cismont Manor, Keswick, Virginia

        1996  .. to 1999, no awards given.

        2000  .. Dr. Alan R. and Dorothy “Dotty” Raun,

                         Reedannland, Cumming, Iowa

        2001  .. Dinwiddie Lampton, Jr., Elmendorf Farm

                          Lexington, Kentucky

        2002  .. Irene E. York, Boreen Farm, Dover, NH

        2003  .. Betty Bishop Featherston,

                         Featheridge Farm, Lexington, Kentucky

        2004  .. Betty Glasgow, HiTrot Stables, Julian, NC

        2005  .. Christy Weaver Gantley,

                         Winding Creek Farm, Paris, Kentucky

        2006  .... Lambert Junior Schut, Royal Oaks Stables,

                         Hudsonville, Michigan

 

Junior Exhibitor Youth Award Of The Year

Awarded to a junior exhibitor who through his/her efforts has encouraged other youths to participate in the Hackney breed.  This individual must exhibit outstanding sportsmanship, suitability to the division in which they participate, presentation of the entries shown, and work to enhance the promotion of the breed through their representation.

        1993  .. Nancy Brannon, Georgetown, Kentucky

        1994  .. Beth Anne Arrick and Mark Wilson

        1995  .. Erica Shulha, Oswego, IL 

        1996  .. to 1999, no awards given.

        2000  .. Colby and Michelle Herron, Adel, Iowa

        2001  .. Crystal Harmon, Temple, Georgia

        2002  .. Glenn T. Werry, Glenmore Farm, Edwards, IL

        2003  .. Ali  DeGray, Cindy Cram, and Dylan Hutson

        2004  .. Meredith Steinhauer, Madison, WI

        2005  .. Cayla McKibbage, McLedge, LLC., Oakfield, WI

        2006  .. Meagon Heath, Kalona, Iowa

                     

Bill G. Robinson

National Trainer Of The Year Award

Awarded to a trainer who personifies the training and

exhibiting of Hackneys for the year. The memorial

award was first given in the year 2001.

        2001  .. Gib and Betty Marcucci, Gib Marcucci Stables,

                        Monmouth, Iowa

        2002  .. Thomas J. Lowry, Simpsonville, Kentucky

        2003  .. Randy and Denessa Harper and Rich Campbell

        2004  .. Christy Weaver Gantley, Winding Creek Farm,

                        Paris, KY

        2005  .. Larry Ella, Ella's Pony Farm, Schomberg, Canada

        2006  .. Terry McKenzie, Terry McKenzie Stables,

                        Diamond, OH  

 

Kentucky State Fair

World Championship Horse Show

Hackney Hall Of Fame Award

Awarded to an individual(s) who has exhibited Hackneys,

at the Kentucky State Fair, in a manor that promotes

interest in the Hackney and enhances the breed. The

first award was presented in the year 2000.

        2000  .. Darrel and Sandra Kolkman, New London, Iowa

        2001  .. John L. Shea, John Shea Stables, Covington, Lousiana

        2002  .. Dr. Alan and Dottie Raun, Reedannland, Cumming, Iowa

        2003  ..Mary Gaylord McClean, Golden Creek                                                 Farm, Simpsonville, Kentucky

        2004  .. Randy and Denessa Harper, Lafayette, Indiana

        2005  .. Eugene Kennedy, Kennedy Pony Farm, Taylorville, IL

        2006  .. Dr. T.J. and Georgia Blevins,

                         Blevins Pony Farm, Bowling Green, KY

        2007  .. L. Lee a/o Beverly Dunn, Dun-Haven Farm, Galion, OH

“Spirit Of The  Medallion” National Award

Awarded to a youth who has demonstrated an exceptional desire to

participate with a Hackney.  The first award was given in 2002.

      2002  .. Andrew Loving, The Ark Stopped Here Farm,

                     Shelbyville, KY                    

      2003  .. Max Glen Kaplan, Sturgeon, MO

      2004  .. Kelsey Herbert, Cedarwood Farm, Evansville, IN

      2005  .. Ali DeGray, Pixie Dust and Steel Stables,

      2006  .. Ohio High Steppers, c/o Berth Jones, Bellefontaine, Ohio

 

Lifetime Achievement Award

Sponsored and presented by theAmerican Hackney Horse Society Foundation.  The award was first presented in 2006 and is awarded

to an individual(s) who has demonstrated commitment to the betterment of the Hackney breed over an extended period of time.

            2006  .. Jody and Carter Van Nattan, Petersburg, Illinois