SEDRA Hall of Fame!

2023-24 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Rider:  Heather and Jeremy Reynolds

The two have garnered awards way too numerous to mention in many AERC ride divisions and in the Arabian Horse Association registered and half-registered divisions as well as in SEDRA.

Heather and Jeremy have also done well in a more recent pursuit: SEDRA competitive trail rides. They have excelled there with numerous placements and championships. For example for the 2022-2023 SEDRA year they were Grand Champion Overall Competitive Trail (Jeremy) and Reserve (Heather).

The pair also give back to the sport by presenting at distance clinics and by sharing shoeing, conditioning and electrolyting techniques. They encourage already competing riders to expand their horizons by offering training services and by leasing their seasoned horses to those wishing to compete on 100-mile rides. And their riders usually complete, even if one or the other has to ride the whole way with the person.

Heather and Jeremy epitomize professionalism and good mentoring skills as riders and as individuals.

Equine: Windstalker

Owned by Denise Secino, has almost 4000 AERC miles, LD and endurance combined. His completion rate is 91%. He is an AERC Decade Team horse. He has completed 15 years of rides totaling at least 50 miles per year. He has been awarded best conditioned 4 times in his career. He has three 100-mile completions to his credit.

Windstalker has been a consistent, willing competitor under four different riders. He is calm and responsive when ridden. Year after year he has maintained condition and good attitude. He is one of those rare, unassuming steady Eddie get it done horses. One we all would like to have in our barns.

Exemplary Person: Yvonne Kudar

In addition to managing the River Rise endurance and CTR ride, Yvonne takes excellent care of her horses and they excel at competitions. She is always helpful to other riders.

River Rise was especially difficult this year. Threatening weather forced a change of plans and trails. That isn’t easy for an RM to do, but she did it with a smile. Unfortunately, she had to cancel the rookie clinic. Many riders cancelled from the event, but Yvonne made sure that every detail was addressed for those riders that attended.

Her own horses are obviously well conditioned and well cared for. She is a consistent Top 10 completer and has attained numerous the Best Condition awards.

Yvonne is always willing to help other riders, even if she’s busy at competitions. Yvonne embodies the exemplary spirit of distance riding

 Horse and Rider:  Kathy Burnett and Koweta Fair Play

Kathy and Fair Play “Huey” have ridden together for over 2500 miles in AERC competition. They have 3 best conditioned awards and 3 100-mile completions. Their completion rate is an impressive 100%..

These two have been together for 10 years and have recently completed their AERC Decade Team qualifying ride.

The team also has competed in SEDRA CTR rides which brings their mileage total to over 3,000.

All this with Huey missing an eye. It is a testament to their strong bond that this physical disability has not impaired the pair’s ability to excel in competition. It is obvious there is much trust and respect in their relationship. Watching them work together is inspiring.

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