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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.

2024

Allie Blue

Arthur Gutierrez

Betty Bullock

Betty Jean Schneider

Carol A. Hendrix

Carol A. Wesson

Carol Enos

Carole Jean Smith

Carolyn White

Chahara

Charlie

Chris

Christine Nantell

Cindy Bruns

Classy

Crystal Diane Nobis

Cynthia Lynn Murray Buhr Hoopes

D.J. Of Amen Corner

David Malatesta

Donald Savino Jr.

Donna Rodoni

Dorothy Kesten

Eddie

Ervin Eustace

Etta

Fansie M. Connelly

Farrester Dillman

Fudge

Helen E. Schaars

Holly Van Valkenburgh Beiter

Janice Fleckenstein

Jean Ellen Luczak

Jennifer L. Knott

Jimmy

Joann Holland

John D. Costanza

John Duane

John Fargnoli

John Mayo Brown

Judy Coates

Julia Szado Blowers

June Isono

Katahdin

Kathryn Ann Harris-Radelt

Kathy Hochstatter

Keith Meehan

Kenneth J. Abbey

Kenny Baldwin

Kharma

Kimberly Darice Coello

Krista Dawn Colby

Lady

Leo

Leroy Jefferson

Leslie Bernstein Bennett

Lewis J. Fenstermaker

Lisa Weatherbee

Lois Sullenberger

Lynn Brewer

Mallory

Maribelle Garris MacAlpin

Mary Duryea

Monty Merrell

Moose

Nick

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

Roslyn Roffey

Savannah

Scott Hartz

Shadow

Starr Goobie

Susan

Takako Reynolds

Thomas Earl Kurth

Tony Latona

Trinket

Uno

Veturia

William Schaefer

2023

Amanda Alligood Williams

Amy

Anthony Evans Jackson

Ari

Barry Parker

Beverly Schneckenburger

Bruce Danielson

Bumblebee

Carlos Vitelli

Carol Garges

Carol Gureckis

Carter

Cassiopeoa (Cassie) 4/24/12-4/6/23

Chance

Chatter

Chestnut Joe

Christine Rappleyea

Cimi

Cindi Vaughan Young

D'Aun Griego

Dallas E. Armstrong

Dancer Shields

DaVinci

Dean

Devon Horniman

Dinkey

Don Jewell

Doni Bird

Ed Kusy

Eddie Valdez

Elizabeth Miller

Ernie

Eva

Excursionniste

Flat Bold

Frank A. Ramsden II

Fritz

Gene Fields

George Severn Werness

Ginger

Guy Rizzo

Havnameltdow

Hocus Pocus

Isabella Wade

Ivan

Jacqueline Curtin

Jane Brill Kugelman

John Henry

John Slattery

Joyce Potter

Judy Ann Babuszczak

Julia Szado Blowers

Julie Miske

Junior

Justa

Kathy Studwell

Kim Fischman

Kim Townsend

Laurel Ann Howell

Laurence Lyman Williams

Letha Ann Smith

Linda Lester

Linda Morelock

Linus

Lisa Soldani

Lord Stanley

Lucy, Ellie, Pina And Hershey

Maple Leaf Mel

Margaret Catherine

Marie Frances Roman

Mary Esther Chwalek

Mary Lynn Helm

Maybelle Crawford

Mikey

Miles

Motown & Bailey Barrington

Nacho

Nefertiti

New York Thunder

Old Man

Patricia Pietrzak

Peter Tramm

Raider

Ranzy & Dianne

Raziel

Richard L. Flowers, Jr.

Rico

Rosita Menocal

RV (Andiamo)

Sallie Ann (Lau) Staley

Samantha Calzone

Sarge

Satillo River

Scott R. Foster

Selma & Josie

Sharon M Ash

Sherri Jelenic

Sierra

Standing Ovation “Ovi”

Stanislaw Piasecki

Tes Sonoités (Segue)

Tex

Theresa A. Fisher

Theresa Conte

Toby

Valentine

Wanderer

Zazoe Park

Zorvino “Vinnie”

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 an extraordinary kinship with horses and have provided substantial financial resources 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.

2024-2025 Recipient: High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Colorado Horse Rescue, Longmont, COL

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Rising Starr Horse Rescue, Wilton, CT

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Lisbon, MD

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Kentucky Equine Adoption Center, Lexington, KY

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Inc., Dover Plains, NY

John Mayo Brown Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established by the EQUUS Foundation to be awarded in 2024 in memory of John Mayo Brown to be awarded to an equine charity that provides safety net services to owners facing hardships and are in need of assistance.

2024-2025 Recipient: Save a Forgotten Equine, Redmond, WA

Jackson Family Horse Whisperer Award

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

2024-2025 Recipient: Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Foundation, Inc., Lovettsville, VA, and Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center, Aldie, VA

Kay Family Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of Lauren Kay and the Kay Family Foundation.

2024-2025 Recipient: Brook Hill Farm, Forest, VA, and Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Crownsville, MD

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Malvern, PA

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Johns Island, SC, and Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc., Mount Kisco, NY

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, South Windham, ME

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.

2024-2025 Recipient: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, Inc. (CKRH), Lexington, KY

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.