Danny Trophy

The Gwyn Saethydd Y Penrhyn "Danny" Memorial Trophy was acquired by MeCTA from Snowfields Horse Trials' owner/organizer Patsy O'Brien after years of being awarded to the top MeCTA Vintage Rider at the USCTA (now USEA) Snowfields Horse Trials until 2014.

The Danny Trophy is named for Patsy's great Welsh Cob gelding, Gwyn Saethydd y Penrhyn (Danny to his friends). It is now awarded to the lowest scoring Vintage (over 40) MeCTA rider at 3 phase events each year. The trophy is awarded at the MeCTA Annual Year End Banquet, along with a tricolor ribbon, and goes home with the winner for the year, to be returned in time for the next year's awards. 
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Lowest scoring Vintage MeCTA rider at 3 phase events 
2025: Asheley Pratt & Fluent SSF
2024: Elizabeth Sanborn & Kennebec Rejoice
2023: Elizabeth Sanborn & Kennebec Rejoice
2022: Janet Schlenker & Lucky Day Finn
2021: Amanda DeLuck & Triunfo’s Conquistador
2019: Amanda DeLuck & Triunfo’s Conquistador
2018: Beth Ruksznis
2017: Sue French
2016: Clare Payne
2015: Valerie Parent

Top MeCTA Vintage Rider at Snowfields Horse Trials
2014: Janet Schlenker
2013: Kathy Shultz
2012: Kathy Shultz
2011: Wanda Rodden
​2010: Kathy Shultz
2009: Mary Jordan
2007: Mary Jordan
2006: Alison Davee
2005: Patti Swan
2004: Caron Leichtman
2003: Alison Davee
2002: Patti Swan
2001: Barb Witham
2000: Barb Witham
1999: Kathy Shultz
1998: Jennifer Rich
1997: Suzanne Philoon

Figure Trophy

The "Figure" trophy was kindly donated by Barbara Giroux, Warren Smith, and The Horse's Maine & NH. The sculpture was inspired by Barbara's favorite school horse and is awarded to the lowest scoring MeCTA Junior rider at 3 phase horse trials each year. This trophy is awarded at the MeCTA Annual Year End Banquet, along with a tricolor ribbon. This trophy goes home with the winner, to return for the next year's awards.  The Figure trophy was awarded to the top MeCTA Junior Rider at the USCTA (now USEA) Snowfields Horse Trials until 2014.
2025: Kadence McDougall & Ace of Spades
2024: Eleanor McMahon & Tweezer
2023: Addison Clukey & Tesoro
2022: Ava Sprowl & Riot's Veronica Mars
2021: Addison Clukey & Shagraan
2019: Sophia Miller & Otis

Moxie Trophy

The "Moxie" trophy is awarded to the lowest scoring 19-39 year old MeCTA rider at 3 phase events each year. The trophy is awarded at the MeCTA Annual Year End Banquet, along with a tricolor ribbon, and goes home with the winner for the year, to be returned in time for the next year's awards.
2025: Audrey Bean & Little Red Wagon
​2024: Sarah Varney & Love You More
2023: Sarah Varney & Who's Your Pony
2022: Sydney Marden & Sharp Dressed Man
2021: Morgan Princiotta & Oliver Twist
2019: Elizabeth Sanborn & Kennebec Elegance

Work Horse Award

The Work Horse Award recognizes a MeCTA member who has demonstrated a dedication to getting the work of MeCTA done. The Board awards this honor to the member most deserving of a true pat on the back for a job well done.
2025: Peggy Paine
​2024: Emily Clark
2023: Janet Schlenker
2022: Debbie Place
2021: Elizabeth Sanborn ​