The horse industry is filled with exemplary individuals who dedicated year of their time, attention, and resources and have made a significant impact on the industry as well as others around them. However, much of the time, these individuals sacrifice, and effort goes unrecognized and unnoticed. The Horse Person of the Year Award began a quarter-century ago as a way to recognize and honor outstanding individuals in the horse industry and highlight the impact they have had. 

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Do you know a special person who should be considered for the honor of Horseperson of the Year? Consider nominating someone by first reviewing the criteria as a guide for nomination!

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Some criteria:

• Long term, serious commitment to equine activity in the Midwest

• May be professional or amateur.

• Should have contributed to many areas, i.e., western shows, English shows, 4-H, Rodeo -- Little Britches and High School, trails, legislation, clinics and other equine related activities.

• Usually, the individual will have been a horse owner for many years although it certainly is not a requirement. (The person could have worked "behind the lines" to great achievement.)

• A mature individual, "long term commitment."

• The individual should have excellent character.

• The individual will likely be recognized by members of many horse-related groups, and perhaps by the general population.

Write a letter nominating that special individual. Clearly write reasons why the individual meets the above requirements. Be accurate; facts will be checked. Please note current members of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Horse Council are NOT eligible for consideration. 

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Entries must be postmarked no later than November 1st.

Send your letter to:

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HORSEPERSON OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE
Karen Clark, Co-Chairperson    763-682-5324  KarenClark@mnhorsecouncil.org
Judy Jensen, Co-Chairperson   763-972-6397 JudyJensen@mnhorsecouncil.org

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