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MEMORIAL FUND

The EQUUS Foundation recognizes the names of loved ones for whom memorial donations were made during the last two years.

2025

Alexis Williams

Alfredo Magana

Apache

Balanz

Beloved Horse of Crissty Carrington

Beverly Marie Stettler

Care Magic

Carol Guay

Charlotte and Celia

Chris Schretter

Christina Kelley Bomar Brady

Christine Yanagidate

Cody

Comet Bloom

Danny

David M. Malatesta, Sr.

Deborah Sergeant

Delores Pruner Piehl

Devon Horniman

Doc

Donald Joseph Finley

Donald R. Spence

Donna Jean Preston-Harris

Dorothy Smith

Dublin

Edmond J. Woods

Eileen Kearney Cady

Emily Anne McKenize

Fantasy

Fig

Finley

Gemini

Gene Griffin

Hanna Rodriguez

Honey

Ibiza

James Michael Duffy

Jane Bruce

Jean Marie Rivezzo

Jessica Aubin

Jesslynn Williams

John Grube

John R. Savery, PhD

Jubil Nix

Julia Szado Blowers (2007-2023)

Julieen Gipp

Kody

Laura Anne Hamilton

Lawrence R. Rodema

Lorain Wood-Barnes

Magic

Marian Neal

Marley

Maureen Jenson

Mel Miller

Michael Amerose

Mike Seiden

Nancy Babcock

Nettie L. Callahan

Ocho

Patricia Wright

Patty Walsh

Peaches

Phoenix

Rene Carriere

Rudy (Irish Legend)

Ruth DeVore

Sharon Remlinger

Sherry Lynn Moore

Sherry Waldrop

Sister Mary Ann Angelcyk

Skipper

Stan

Stephany Hughitt Van Alstyne

Stin

Tacori

Talmadge Brown

Terri Anderson

The Eimiller Family

Theo

Thomas McGuire

Tirbawan Persaud Jorree

Tom Crede

Unicorn

Walter Tybinkowski

William

Willow & Flower

Winnie

2024

Allie Blue

Annette Nicholson

Arthur Gutierrez

Barney

Betty Bullock

Betty Jean Schneider

Calvin Galliano

Carol A. Hendrix

Carol A. Wesson

Carol Enos

Carole Jean Smith

Carolyn Sink

Carolyn White

Chahara

Charlie

Chris

Christine Nantell

Cindy Bruns

Classy

Crystal Diane Nobis

Cynthia Lynn Murray Buhr Hoopes

D.J. Of Amen Corner

Dakota

David Malatesta

Dillon

Donald Savino Jr.

Donna Rodoni

Dorothy Kesten

Eddie

Elizabeth Pingarron Haller

Emma Beth Pincus Hartman

Ervin Eustace

Ethel Phares

Etta

Fansie M. Connelly

Farrester Dillman

First Love aka Ruby

Fudge

Harry Mantynen

Helen E. Schaars

Holly Van Valkenburgh Beiter

Jacqualine Borowiak

James Dennis Huffman

Janice Fleckenstein

Jean Ellen Luczak

Jennifer L. Knott

Jimmy

Joann Holland

John D. Costanza

John Duane

John Fargnoli

John Frederik Grube

John Mayo Brown

Judy Coates

Julia Szado Blowers

June Isono

Kandace Bender

Katahdin

Kathryn Ann Harris-Radelt

Kathy Hochstatter

Keith Meehan

Kenneth J. Abbey

Kenny Baldwin

Kharma

Kimberly Darice Coello

Koda

Krista Dawn Colby

Lady

Lee Ramsey

Leo

Leroy Jefferson

Leslie Bernstein Bennett

Lewis J. Fenstermaker

Lisa Weatherbee

Lois Sullenberger

Lynn Brewer

Lynn Buckley

Magic

Mallory

Marguerite Brennan

Maribelle Garris MacAlpin

Mary Duryea

Monty Merrell

Moose

Nick

Paloma

Pamela Jaffe

Pat Oriole

Patricia Criel

Paul Webb Long Jr.

Pebbles, Beloved Trail Boss

Phoebe Ann Brunholzl

Phyllis Kibbee

Prima

Rajah

Ralph Pape

Richard Frodsham

Robert J. Raggi

Robin McKernan

Romeo

Roslyn Roffey

Ruby

Sandra M. Wiggins and Patricia Auvenshine

Savannah

Scott Hartz

Shadow

Stacey Andrews

Starr Goobie

Steve Schwartz

Susan

Susan R. Mills

Takako Reynolds

Terise DuRivage

Theo

Thomas Earl Kurth

Tony Latona

Trinket

Uno

Veturia

William Schaefer

Horse Whisperers

Making a lasting difference in the lives of people and horses

The EQUUS Foundation presents Horse Whisperer Awards to deserving charities in the name of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to ensure that America's horses are safe and live with dignity throughout their lives. Horse Whisperer awards may be named in honor of a family member, friend, associate, or in the memory of a loved one or a loved equine companion.

The recipients of Horse Whisperer Awards are selected by the Board of Directors from among EQUUS Foundation grant recipients that best align with the interests of the Horse Whisperers, including those equine charities with which the Horse Whisperer may be familiar. The awards bring added recognition to equine charities operating at the highest standards for business and equine welfare practices.

PERPETUAL AWARDS

Michele E. Arnhold Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2008 by the family of Michele E. Arnhold in memory of her life-long passion, her pursuit of excellence, and her commitment and contribution to the equestrian sport.

Daniel D. Barkan Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2013 by the family of Daniel D. Barkan, a quiet philanthropist and gentleman, in memory of his life-long love of horses.

Barbara Dailey Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2024 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Barbara Dailey and in recognition of her life-long appreciation of the love, joy and companionship she shared with horses.

Lafitte De Muze Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2018 by Cheryl Olsten in the name of her horse, Lafitte De Muze, to protect and make a difference in the lives of horses who are in need of next chapters, with specific emphasis on the re-homing and retirement of Standardbreds.

McLain Ward Honorary Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2023 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of McLain Ward's selection as the inaugural recipient of the EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award presented to an equestrian who has significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses.

ANNUAL AWARDS

Augusta Mills Equestrian - Matt Metell Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in recognition of the dedication of Augusta Mills Equestrian and Matt Metell to the welfare of horses.

Marguerite Brennan Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Marguerite Brennan and in honor of her loving family, Jane Henderson, her daughter, and Michaela & Sean Pritchett, her grandchildren.

John Courage/Mary Ann Minor Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in appreciation of the commitment of Mary and Michael Carpenter to keep America's horses safe and named in honor of John Courage, one of their most favorite and most challenging horses, and his Horse Whisperer, Mary Ann Minor.

The Gumbo Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in appreciation of the dedication of The Gumbo Foundation to protect America's horses from peril and strengthen the horse-human bond.

Jackson Family Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2020 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of the Jackson Family's commitment to horse welfare.

Mighty Nice Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2018 by Caroline Moran in recognition of 2017 Horse Stars Hall of Fame Inductee Mighty Nice owned by HnD Group, which was formed in memory of the late Bruce Duchossois, who owned Mighty Nice before his passing in 2014.

Newstead Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2019 by the EQUUS Foundation in recognition of the long-standing dedication of the Newstead Foundation and the Firestone Family to safeguarding of comfort and dignity of horses throughout their lives.

Richard L. Parish Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2014 by the family of Richard L. Parish in recognition of his leadership and dedication for over 45 years to the causes supported by the Richard Laurence Parish Foundation and in honor of Margie and Dick Bondy.

Ellen R. Pearl Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by Ellen R. Pearl to be awarded annually through 2025 to an equine rescue that ensures the respect, dignity and comfort of their rescued equines throughout their lives.

Split Rock Show Jumping Tour/Bobbie & Derek Braun Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2020 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of the dedication of the Braun Family and Split Rock Farm to powerful impact of horses in our lives.

Join Us an A Horse Whisperer!

A Great Way to Give

Establishing an EQUUS Foundation Horse Whisperer Award is a meaningful way a donor wishing to make a substantial contribution to the EQUUS Foundation may be recognized.

Donors may establish an Unrestricted or Field-of-Interest Award. Field-of-interest awards are thoese where the donor designates a particular area of charitable interest for the award, such as programs focused on improving the quality of life of horses, or programs providing opportunities for horses to impact people's lives, especially people with special needs.