umecra Awards programs
UMECRA Hall of Fame
2001 - Louise Riedel
2002 - Dr. Beecher
2003 - Grace Ramsey
2004 - Joanne Gernant
2005 - Wayne Gastfield
2006 - Bob Mielke
2009 - Rick Nelson
2010 - Dr Dean Peterson
2011 - Jan Worthington
2012 - Maxine Bernsdorf
Nomination Procedures for Hall of Fame
UMECRA points chart for all rides
Rider mileage awards
A lifetime award accruing rider miles to count on any number of equines. Miles are recorded automatically from ride results
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patches are awarded for every
- 250 miles of Competitive Trail
- 500 miles of Limited Distance
- 500 Miles of Endurance
1000 Mile Equine Award
Nominating for this award accumulates the miles of an equine starting at the date of nomination and continues with any rider and any change of ownership. Competitive, Endurance, and Limited Distance & Driving all count together
An award is given for the first 1000 miles and plates to add to the plaque are given at each 1000 miles thereafter
To qualify
- Complete the nomination form and send the the UMECRA points keeper
- Nomination can occur at any time throughout the yeaer
- There is a one-time $10 fee to nominate (to add retroactive years of milages, an additional $15/year)
- See the 1000 mile horse history or currently nominated horses for more information
100 Mile Equine Award
Annual award based on completion of one-day, 100 mile event(s) by an equine/rider team. The rider does not need to own the equine. No points or placings are considered
Plaque and medallion awarded for the first 100 mile event completion. Medallions awarded for each multiple of three events completed (ie 3,6,9...)
To qualify
- Nomination can occur at any time throughout the year by the equine owner
- There is a one-time $50 fee to nominate
High Point Top 10 Awards
This annual award is given to the top ten equine/rider teams in each Endurance, Limited Distance and Competitive Trail who accumulate the most points.
To qualify
- There is no need to nominate
- Equine/Rider team must accumulate a minimum total of:
- 40 points in Competitive Trail
- 40 points in Limited Distance
- 60 points in Endurance
Restricted Mileage High Point Award
This annual award is given to the top six teams in Endurance and Competitive Trail. Points are accumulated as an equine/rider team
To qualify
- There is no need to nominate
- For Endurance teams you must:
- Accumulate 295 or fewer endurance miles
- Accumulate a minimum of 40 points
- For Limiited Distance teams you must:
- Accumulate 195 or fewer LD miles
- Accumulate a minimum of 20 points
- For Competitive Trail teams you must:
- Accumulate 195 or fewer competitive miles
- Accumulate a minimum of 20 points
- Special Notes:
- A team CAN place in both Endurance and Competitive Divisions
- A tean CANNOT place in the same division in more than one weight division
- A team CANNOT have placed in High Point Top 10
Competitive Novice Top 5 - Donated by Purina
This annual award is given to the top 5 equine/rider teams in the Competitive Novice division who accumulate the most points. Points are accrued according to the points chart which takes into consideration placing and mileage. Award sponsored by Purina
To qualify
- Riders must have completed a minimum of 40 miles total in the Competitive Novice division, with the exception that ONE of those rides can be a 25-30 mile Competitive Trail ride.
Charles Phillips Memorial Versatility Award - Donated by GLDRA
This annual award is given to the equine/rider team that accumulates the most points in all distance riding divisions. Each team must complete a minimum of two events in each category (Competitive Riding, Limited Distance and Endurance)
To Qualify
Rookie Endurance or Competitive
This annual award is given to the top five "Rookie" teams in Endurance and/or Competitive Trail, senior division only (no juniors). Rookie is defined as a rider who has not competed in more than 2 sanctioned events in the divison they are nominating for.
Points are calculated in the Rookie division using the standard UMECRA points chart however, a Rookie only competes against other nominated Rookies. Example: It's possible to finish 6th place overall and 1st in the Rookie division.
To qualify
- Complete the Rookie Nomination Form and send it to the points keeper as indicated on the form
- Points begin to accumulate as of the date the form was sent
- There is no nomination fee
- Riders can only nominate one horse/rider team per division
- RIders may place in both divisions (Endurance & Competitive Trail)
- For Endurance Teams
- Riders may have not yet competed in more than 2 AERC sanctioned Endurance competitions
- Must accumulate a minimum of 40 points
- For Competitive Trail Teams
- Riders may have not yet competed in more than 2 UMECRA sanctioned Competitive Trail competitions
- Must accumulate a minimum of 20 points
UMECRA Senior Equine Award - Donated by Sharon Hahn
This annual award is given to the senior equine with the highest score (UMECRA points + UMECRA miles) in any combination of divisions (Endurance, Limited Distance, Competitice, Novice & Driving) and with any number of riders. A senior equine is defined as one that hahs 20+ yeaers of age prior to the end of the current ride season.
To qualify
- The equine must complete at least 4 rides to be eligible
- Complete the Senior Equine Nomination Form and send it to the appropriate party as indicated on the form
- Equine must be nominated prior to the last ride of that year
- There is no nomination fee
- You are only required to nominate each equine once in their lifetime
- A nomination must include proof that the equine is 20+ years of age prior to the end of the current ride season (copy of registration papers for registered animals. Unregistered animals may submit bet letter, breeder letter, old competition records, or any other reasonable proof of age)
Vi Bredl Memorial High Point Senior Rider
This annual award is given to one Senior rider who has compiled the highest number of points on any number of horses and accumulated for all divisons. 2013 Award sponsored by John Sturm
High Point Junior Rider - Donated by DRAW
This annual award is given to one Junior rider who has compiled the highest number of points on any number of horses and accumulated for all divisons.
Jan Scott High Point Family Award - Donated by the Dale Scott Family & the Mower Family
This award is given to the family that accumulates the most points in endurance and competitive trail on any number of horses.
To qualify
- There is no need to nominate
Louise Riedel Memorial Top Ten Horse Mileage Award - Donated by ABC Products
These annual awards are given to the top ten horses for the most mileage accumulated in all divisions with any number of riders.
To qualify
- There is no need to nominate
UMECRA Riders Choice Award
Originating in 1981 this award is presented annually at the UMECRA Convention & Awards Banquet following a vote from those members that are present at the convention. 2013 Award is sponsored by John Sturm
The guidelines to be considered when nominating and voting for a horse for this honor are:
- A horse that has shown superior ability in its divison
- A horse that has been a consistent competitor
- A horse that has shown its ability to overcome setbacks
- Any horse, for any reasons the nominator admires and feels is a superior representative of the "Distance Horse"
- There will be an announcement in the newsletter prior to the convention asking for nominations. At that time you can send your nomination for a horse you feel qualifies
Riders Choice Award Winners - Donated by John Sturm
- 1981 - Smokee (Bob Mielke)
- 1984 - Dan Yankee (Jan Worthington)
- 1991 - S.A. Mocha Bahra (Bonnie Mielke)
- 1998 - Raffy's Dainty Dee (Louise Reidel) / Cherishably TAJ (Dianne Kuhn)
- 1999 - Berjo Zeek (JoAnne Gernant)
- 2000 - Enm Eddie (Mary Lou Rounds)
- 2001 - Chub Lake Jack Daniel (Linda Jacobson)
- 2002 - Sadat (Holly & Bob Egerer)
- 2003 - Tutsyn +/ (Ellyn Rapp)
- 2004 - Gandie (Lori Windows)
- 2005 - Fourmiles Palouse (Dawn Haas)
- 2006 - Lucas Bask (Wayne Gastfield)
- 2007 - J Dalmaar Sharri +/ (Charles Phillips)
- 2008 - Matuks Legend +/ (Rose Clark)
- 2009 - Synerator (Barb Kurti)
- 2010 - Lazer's Legacy
- 2011 - JA Bannarr (Lori Windows)
- 2012 - Honey (Meinders Family)
Outstanding Service Award
Sponsored by AHDRA and awarded to the individual who has shown outstanding service to the club and the sport of Distance Riding on a continual basis. The recipient is chosen by the executive board of AHDRA and is not announced until the annual UMECRA awards banquet. Nominations for the award can be directed to the AHDRA president.
Outstanding Mentor Award
Sponsored by AHDRA and awarded to the individual who has been an outstanding mentor, helping others learn about the sport of distance riding. The recipient is chosen by the executive board of AHDRA and will be announced at the UMECRA awards banquet. To nominate a mentor, the person(s) who benefited from the mentors support should send a letter to the AHDRA President no later than December 1st highlighting the reasons for the nomination.