2025 EWA Awards - Winners

The 2025 Equestrian WA Annual Awards Night brought together the very best of our community for an evening dedicated to recognising excellence, commitment and passion across the sport. Surrounded by riders, volunteers, officials, partners and supporters, the night celebrated the individuals and teams whose efforts continue to shape and strengthen equestrian sport in Western Australia. From outstanding performances in competition to the tireless work behind the scenes, the awards highlighted the depth of talent and dedication that exists across our disciplines, clubs and regions—making the evening a fitting tribute to another remarkable year for Equestrian WA.

The night featured a series of prestigious awards recognising outstanding contributions to the sport. Find below list of all award winners and event program from the night:

2025 EWA Annual Award Program & Winners

Chair’s Award
Presented by Anne Wilkins
Winner: Sue Warren

Patron’s Awards
Presented by Rory Hovell, Vice Chair
Discipline Winners:  Jacqui Moon (Dressage)  |  Kevin Gianatti (Jumping)  |  Chris Edwards (Eventing)  |  Julie Van De Sande (Show Horse)

Maitland Park JEDS Citizenship Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winner:  Madison Kain

Maitland Park JEDS Fairest and Best Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winners:  Jorja Wareham (Dressage)  |  Sune Snyman (Eventing)  |  Siena Stasiw (Jumping)  |  Chenin Hislop (Off Horse Education)

Maitland Park JEDS Most Improved Award
Sponsored by Maitland Park
Winners:  Payton Hattingh (Dressage)  | Amelia Chester (Eventing)  |   Amelia Chester (Jumping)  |  Chloe Godfrey (Off Horse Education)

Off the Track WA Horse of the Year
Presented by Makayla Wood
1st Place: GI War Machine (Out of Line), Owned and ridden by Riley Lyall
2nd Place: SV Supermaxi (Super Maxi), Owned and ridden by Charlee Morton Sharp
3rd Place: Moet (Lyrical Discourse), Owned by Alan Campbell and ridden by Tegan Cook

Lifetime Service to the Sport
Sponsored by D’Arcy Slater Foundation | Presented by Christina Slater
Winner: Zoe Harrison

Breeder of the Year
Sponsored by Milne Feeds | Presented by Michelle Meylan
Winner: Riverwood Lodge, Caitlin Bolger 

Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by Horseland WA | Presented by Trudi Hall, Tiarna Newbold, Kate Sellwood
Winner: Jacqui Moon

Official of the Year
Sponsored by Di Candilo Steel City | Presented by John Di Candilo
Winner: Chris Edwards

Coach of the Year (Community Club)
Sponsored by Quickmail
Winner: Krystal Wang

Coach of the Year (Performance)
Sponsored by Horseland WA | Presented by Trudi Hall, Tiarna Newbold, Kate Sellwood
Winner: Nellandra Henry 

Club of the Year - Regional & Metro
Sponsored by AFGRI Equipment | Presented by 
Regional Winner: Esperance Equestrian Club Inc 
Metro Winner: Gidgegannup Dressage Club Inc 

Event of the Year - Club
Sponsored by Hills Gas Supply
Winner: Kingsfield Equestrian Capel HPC CCI-s 4*

Event of the Year - Special Event
Sponsored by SKG Radiology
Winner: Advanced Feeds EWA Horse of the Year 2025

Horse of the Year
Sponsored by Milne Feeds
Discipline Winners:  BML Silhouette (Dressage)  |  Legal Chase (Eventing)  | Loreen (Jumping)  |  Tikallara Illusion (Show Horse over 14hh)  |  Mirinda Minks Dynasty (Show Horse under 14hh)  |  Cimeron I Candy (Show Hunter over 14hh)  |  CPE Quartet (Show Hunter under 14hh)  |  BML Jack Sparrow (Para-Equestrian)  |  Makerson (Vaulting)  | Tiaja Park Fearless (Dressage Pony)
Overall Winner: Cimeron I Candy 

Junior Rider of the Year
Sponsored by Barbagallo Maserati 
Discipline Winners:  Sarah Inglis (Dressage)  |  Charlee Morton-Sharp (Eventing)  |  Allira Bond (Jumping)  |  Lily Hennessy (Show Horse)  |  Marni Bercene (Interschools)  | Bel Dabic (Para-Equestrian)  |  Imelda Alembick (Vaulting)
Overall Winner: Charlee Morton-Sharp

Rider of the Year
Sponsored by Barbagallo Maserati
Discipline Winners: Stephanie Spencer (Dressage)  | Riley Lyall (Eventing)  |  Richard Dabner (Jumping)  |  Jessica Marsh (Show Horse)  |  Luke Purtill (Para-Equestrian)  |  Matilda Yates (Vaulting)
Overall Winner: Luke Purtill 

A Night to Remember
The 2025 EWA Awards Night was truly a fantastic celebration of equestrian excellence. Congratulations to all nominees, discipline winners, and overall champions—you are the heart of our sport! A special thank you to our award category sponsors and association partners for their continued support in making this event possible.

As we close the chapter on another outstanding year, we look forward to an exciting and successful 2026 season ahead. See you all in the arena.