Horse of the Year Trophies
- Rigoletto Trophy
- Judith Simpson Memorial Trophy
- Dressage NZ Advanced Plate
- Pam Weal Memorial Trophy
- Auf Wiedersehen Trophy
Grand Prix Freestyle Competition at the Horse of the Year Show
Presented by Mr & Mrs G G H Gilmour in honour of Rigoletto’s achievements.
Rigoletto was owned and ridden by Mrs EW (Tiny) White OBE
Bill Noble is the most prolific winner of the Rigoletto Trophy having won it on five occasions.
|
Year |
Horse |
Rider |
|
2024 |
Don Vito MH |
Wendi Williamson |
|
2023 |
Not Held |
|
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2022 |
Not Held |
|
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2021 |
Not Held |
|
|
2020 |
Windermere Jobèi W |
Melissa Galloway |
|
2019 |
Don Amour MH |
Wendi Williamson |
|
2018 |
JHT Antonello |
John Thompson |
|
2017 |
KH Ambrose |
Abbie Deken |
|
2016 |
Vom Feinstein |
Julie Brougham |
|
2015 |
Vom Feinstein |
Julie Brougham |
|
2014 |
Airthrey Highlander |
Bill Noble |
|
2013 |
KH Arvan |
Vanessa Way |
|
2012 |
Bates Antonello |
Louisa Hill |
|
2011 |
KH Arvan |
Vanessa Way |
|
2010 |
Whisper IV |
Jody Hartstone |
|
2009 |
Landioso |
Jody Hartstone |
|
2008 |
Monique III |
Angela Fergusson |
|
2007 |
Vincent St James |
Bill Noble |
|
2006 |
Vincent St James |
Bill Noble |
|
2005 |
Vincent St James |
Bill Noble |
|
2004 |
Gabana |
Louisa Hill |
|
2003 |
Gabana |
Louisa Hill |
|
2002 |
Romanov |
Kate Holmes |
|
2001 |
Max Jamahl |
Kallista Field |
|
2000 |
Alzac |
Catherine Smallbone |
|
1999 |
Icarus Allsorts |
Bill Noble |
|
1998 |
Playskool |
Cindy Kent |
|
1997 |
Rubicon |
Marcia Bayley |
|
1996 |
Playskool |
Cindy Kent |
|
1995 |
Frederick Orlando |
Mrs S. Field-Dodgson |
|
1994 |
Playskool |
Miss C. Kent |
|
1993 |
Mosaic |
Mrs S. Field |
|
1992 |
Mosaic |
Mrs S. Field |
|
1991 |
Fetterman |
Miss A. Raves |
|
1990 |
Fetterman |
Miss A. Raves |
|
1989 |
Sigismund |
Miss G. Rickard |
|
1988 |
Smiley John |
Mrs M. Hain |
|
1987 |
Stipulate |
Mrs V. Larsen |
|
1986 |
Kentucky |
Mrs M. Bayley |
|
1985 |
Aztec |
Mrs S. Wells |
|
1984 |
Flush |
Mrs S. Alleyne |
|
1983 |
Smiley John |
Mrs M. Hain |
|
1982 |
Singleton |
Miss S. Talbot |
|
1981 |
Kaihuna |
Mrs G. Withers |
|
1980 |
Johann Strauss |
Mrs S. Alleyne |
|
1979 |
Moliere |
Mrs H. Crowley |
|
1978 |
Rigoletto |
Mrs E.W. White |
|
1977 |
Glenmorven |
D. Collins |
Presented for Grand Prix Competition at the Horse of the Year
Judith Simpson’s competition days in dressage were limited but her contribution to the sport was huge. Her knowledge was second to none and had a fantastic eye for horses. She was the Chef d’Equipe for the first dressage team that went to Australia where they won the inaugural Trans Tasman Trophy and went on to accompany teams to WEG and individuals to Olympic Games. On all these occasions her knowledge and diplomacy were invaluable. Some would say Judith was the first ‘steward’ they had at shows, before stewarding was formalized.
|
Year |
Horse |
Rider |
|
2024 |
Don Vito MH |
Wendi Williamson |
|
2023 |
Not Held |
|
|
2022 |
Not Held |
|
|
2021 |
Not Held |
|
|
2020 |
Windermere Jobèi W |
Melissa Galloway |
|
2019 |
NRM Andreas |
Vanessa Way |
|
2018 |
Vom Feinsten |
Julie Brougham |
|
2017 |
KH Ambrose |
Abbie Deken |
|
2016 |
JHT Antonello |
John Thompson |
|
2015 |
Vom Feinstein |
Julie Brougham |
|
2014 |
Airthrey Highlander |
Bill Noble |
|
2013 |
KH Arvan |
Vanessa Way |
|
2012 |
Bates Antonello |
Louisa Hill |
|
2011 |
KH Arvan |
Vanessa Way |
|
2010 |
Whisper IV |
Jody Hartstone |
Presented for Advanced Dressage Horse of the Year
Donated by the Dressage Discipline.
1992 is the only year the Advanced Plate hasn’t been won outright. It was shared by Miss C Kent on Playskool and Miss W Hunt on Fritz.
|
Year |
Horse |
Rider |
|
2024 |
HPH Furst Welcome |
Amy Sage |
|
2023 |
Not Held |
|
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2022 |
Not Held |
|
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2021 |
Not Held |
|
|
2020 |
Sisters II Etta J |
Chelsea Callaghan |
|
2019 |
Belladonna MH |
Julie Flintoff |
|
2018 |
Devils Chocolate |
Lucarne Dolley |
|
2017 |
NRM Andreas |
Vanessa Way |
|
2016 |
Parkridge Disco SW |
Sheena Ross |
|
2015 |
BL About Time |
Penny Castle |
|
2014 |
KH Arvan |
Vanessa Way |
|
2013 |
Magnus Spero |
Penny Castle |
|
2012 |
Upendo |
Britta Pedersen |
|
2011 |
Cortaflex Watergate |
Wendi Williamson |
|
2010 |
Waikiwi FE |
Kallista Field |
|
2009 |
Waikiwi FE |
Kallista Field |
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2008 |
Waikiwi FE |
Kallista Field |
|
2007 |
Mzungu |
Debbie Barke |
|
2006 |
Monique III |
Angela Fergusson |
|
2005 |
Kilimanjaro |
Susan Tomlin |
|
2004 |
Belmont Golden Boy |
Jody Hartstone |
|
2003 |
Evening Edition |
Deborah Gibson |
|
2002 |
Gabana |
Louisa Hill |
|
2001 |
JK Lots of Fun |
Kallista Field |
|
2000 |
Garibildi NZ |
Alex Matheson |
|
1999 |
Master Charmer |
Tina Reed |
|
1998 |
Just George |
Kirsty Davies |
|
1997 |
Master Charmer |
Tina Reed |
|
1996 |
Rockafella |
Miss L Hill |
|
1995 |
Rubicon |
Mrs M Bayley |
|
1994 |
Rubicon |
Mrs M Bayley |
|
1993 |
Rubicon |
Mrs M Bayley |
|
1992 |
Playskool & Fritz |
Miss C Kent & Miss W Hunt |
|
1991 |
Witzstein |
Louisa Hill |
|
1990 |
Witzstein |
Louisa Hill |
Presented to the Dressage Young Rider of the Year
Donated by Christine Weal.
| Year | Horse | Rider |
|
2024 |
Ruanuku R |
Gemma Lewis |
|
2023 |
Not Held |
|
| 2022 | Not Held | |
| 2021 | Not Held | |
| 2020 | Leo Donna | Brina Carpenter |
| 2019 | RM All About Me | Amy Sage |
| 2018 | Ardmore | Lucarne Dolley |
| 2017 | Rosari Royal Gem | Caitlin Benzie |
| 2016 | Devils Chocolate | Lucarne Dolley |
| 2015 | KH Arvan | Molly Lumb |
| 2014 | Anarocz | Catherine West |
| 2013 | Riverndell Romeo | Catherine Tobin |
| 2012 | Wolhkhan | Kelly Van Dyk |
| 2011 | Wolhkhan | Kelly Van Dyk |
| 2010 | Veritas | Georgia Worth |
| 2009 | Zactac Graceful | Hannah Appleton |
| 2008 | Reid’N’Dale Landora | Emma Malcom |
| 2007 | Glenturret | Rebecca Goldsbury |
| 2006 | Kiteroa Kingston | Joanna York |
Presented for Level Two Dressage Horse of the Year
Donated by Julian and Elisabeth Aaron as a tribute to their mare “Auf Wiedersehen” which won this Horse of the Year title and the National Level 2 Championship.
| Year | Horse | Rider |
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2024 |
Riverrock Firenze |
Susan Tomlin |
|
2023 |
Not Held |
|
| 2022 | Not Held | |
| 2021 | Not Held | |
| 2020 | Irish Coffee | Alex Mather |
| 2019 | Vanessa Way | NRM Timbermill Prequel |
| 2018 | Lord Alexis | Penny Castle |
| 2017 | Fernlea Diamond Day | Lorraine Ward-Smith |
| 2016 | NSC Pronto | Vanessa Way |
| 2015 | Hot Chocolate MH | Mihi Shepherd |
| 2014 | Vollrath Lauretta | Jutta Rosenblatt |