Maplewood staff, riders, families and friends gathered on April 3 for the annual Awards Banquet, held at the lovely Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.

After a great 2021 show season and 2021-22 Fun Show Series, Julie Winkel hosted the dinner to recognize those who excelled in and out of the show ring. In addition, she highlighted some of the fun times we had while handing out the famous “Dumb Ass Awards” and those whose grit and determination kept them in the saddle even after earning a “Fall-Off Pin.”

Julie Winkel and Blueberry with Fun Show Series Winners

The Fun Show Series Winners Included

Novice Champion - Paige Pellett - Reserve Champion - Olivia Griffith
Equitation Champion - Shelby Perks - Reserve Champion - Molly Ketterman
Hunter Rider Champion - Arie Edwards - Reserve Champion - Olivia Griffith

Maplewood Annual Award Winners Included

Litente Award - Most Improved Horse: Obsession - Owned by Lindsay Barlow
Abominable Award - Biggest Accomplishment - Chrysann Collatos
Bordeaux Award - Honorary Horsemen - John and Georgia Brown
I’m A Nuisance Trophy - Most Improved Riders - Shelby Perks and Valerie Dowdle
Sportsmanship Winners - Natasha Linton and Molly Ketterman
Special Awards - Rylan Davis, Elle Mullendore, Anndawnika Neavill, Elizabeth Beasley and Daniel Torok
Dumbass Awards - Anndawnika, Chrysann (2), Rylan, John (4), Georgia, Valerie, Jessica, Susan, Lindsay, Natasha
Fall-off Pins - Elizabeth, Molly, Rylan, Anndawnika, Elle, Devin, Clara, Shelby, Paige, Olivia, Khloe, Emory, Leslie, Natasha, Chrysann, Katherine, Bianca, Valerie, Jessica, Annika, Miriam

We were thrilled to have more than 60 attendees at our Awards Dinner. “We enjoyed a wonderful celebration with our Maplewood family and Breakaway Farms group,” said Maplewood owner/trainer Julie Winkel. “There were lots of awards, both serious and hilarious. We are so grateful for the fabulous horses that make it possible for us to have a great time ❤️”

We look forward to a fantastic 2022 show season!

Maplewood Awards Banquet