Kathy Brunjes Young Rider Award

Honors the top 10 high-mileage senior riders between the ages of 14 to 21 on any number of equines (minimum mileage requirement: 300 miles).

Awarded in honor of the late Kathy Brunjes of the Northeast Region, a strong advocate for young riders.

Year Rider Name Region Miles
2023 Uma Kraskin SE 875
2022 Annie Whelan SE 975
2021 Annie Whelan SE 1445
2020 (not awarded)
2019 Annie Whelan SE 1185
2018 Alex Shampoe MT 740
2017 Annie Whelan SE 775
2017 Annie Whelan SE 775
2016 Annie Whelan SE 1025
2015 Kelsey Russell SE 1000
2014 Joni Buttram SE 900
2013 Brandon Reed W 925
2012 Jennifer Perryman W 710
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