The goals of the Martha's Vineyard Horse Council are to bring together all horse lovers on Martha's Vineyard, to promote horses and their related activities, as well as to provide educational clinics, seminars and youth programs for its membership.

Awards

In order to qualify for “End of the Year” awards, each rider over 8 years old must contribute a minimum of 2 hours of volunteer assistance to the Horse Council. MVHC sponsored shows will provide many opportunities, including setting up jumps and dressage rings, cleaning up after shows and assisting with the various committees on the Horse Council. Contact Stephanie Dreyer for more information at 508-696-8434.

MVHC ANNUAL AWARDS

Fisher Memorial Award

Donated in loving memory of Anne and Tony Fisher. This award is given to the individual(s) who best exemplify the spirit of Anne and Tony through improvement and beautification of the island;be it at home, farm, or business.

Award of Special Recognition

This award is given to a junior member of the MVHC who best exemplifies what it means to be a horseman. This member will show care and concern for horses as well as other people in the equestrian community.

Leadership Award

The MVHC Leadership Award is to honor the adult that has shown by their example the qualities of a leader, sportsman and horseman throughout the year. It is awarded to the person who has been the most unstinting in their efforts to aid the horse community of Martha’s Vineyard whether through volunteer, professional, private or behind the scenes activities. The recipient is not necessarily a member of MVHC but should be someone who has taken a leadership role in the community in a way that directly or indirectly benefits the equine community.


Marjorie Manter Award

Given in honor of Marjorie Manter who gives of herself unselfishly to the horse community; teaching, riding and horsemanship. This award is presented to the person who exemplifies Marjorie’s good will and spirit.

2011 Season
Hunter Division
Leadline
Champion...Annabelle Biggs
Res Champion...GG DeBlaise
•Walk/Trot
Champion.........Tyler Vages
Res Champion........Imogen Taylor
•Walk/Trot/Canter
Champion...Kazara Aldeborgh
Res Champion....Isabelle Littlefield
Champion...
Res Champion....Sydney Jasny
•Special Hunter
Champion....Woodland Forte Night
Res Champion.......Lil’ Miss Gold
•Pleasure Pony
Champion.......Farnley Highly Likely
Res Champion......Rock Steady
•Pony Hunter
Champion......Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Res Champion...Tonka Toy
•Novice
Champion....... Ella Jernagan
Res Champion....Lila Norris
•Maiden
Champion.....Maddy Alley
Res Champion....Ella Jernagan
•Pleasure Horse
Champion....Chance
Res Champion......Bullet Proof

Dressage Division 2011
Intro* Sr. Champion ......Mary Ann Brock
MV Knickerbocker 69.25%
Sr. Res Champion ..... Jill Lane
Mercury 61.67%
•Training 1 & 2* Sr.Champion .....Stephanie Dreyer   Sweet Poco Caballero 68.02%
 Sr.Res Champion ....... Victoria Surr  FR Freedom First 62.33% 
Jr. Champion...Caroline Hermann  Speak Softly 63.39% *
•Sr. High Point .....Stephanie Dreyer  Sweet Poco Caballero 72.91%
•Jr. High Point.....Caroline Hermann Speak Softly 64.64%

•Fisher Memorial Award  MV Savings Bank WT Division
•Leadership Award John Mancuso
Marjorie Manter Award Jackie Hermann