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Year End Awards
Our year-end awards exist to recognize commitment, consistency, and sportsmanship while supporting the growth of stock horse competition in Ireland.
Stock Horse Ireland is dedicated to promoting stock horse breeds, including the American Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, and Appaloosa. To support breeders and owners of these horses, we proudly offer the Stock Horse of the Year buckle.
We also recognize that many riders discover stock horse classes before they own a stock breed. Because of that, all other year-end awards are open to horses of any breed. If you are showing, learning, and supporting the program, you belong here.
Our awards are designed to encourage participation, reward progress, and build community, no matter where you are in your stock horse journey.
Full details on each award and how points are earned can be found below.
High Point Amateur
This award honors the Non Pro Exhibitor who earns the most points across the 2026 Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows in any any regular class. (Walk/Trot classes will not count)
Chairpersons Award
The Chairperson’s Award is not something you enter for. It is something you earn.
This award is presented to a Stock Horse Ireland exhibitor who consistently goes above and beyond in volunteerism, sportsmanship, and support of the SHI community throughout the season.
Recipients may be exhibitors who give their time behind the scenes, step up when help is needed, represent SHI with professionalism, and contribute positively to the atmosphere of our shows—both in and out of the arena. This award recognises character, commitment, and the kind of leadership that helps our organisation thrive.
The Most Improved Award recognises the exhibitor who demonstrates the greatest improvement in scores from their first show of the season to their last, in any class. This award is not entered into separately.
Eligible recipients must be enrolled in one of Stock Horse Ireland’s other awards programs. The award celebrates dedication, consistency, and the willingness to learn, highlighting meaningful progress made over the course of the season, not just final results.
Horse of the Year Buckle
What is this Award?
Horse of the Year rewards the Stock Breed horse who has earned the most points in the 4 E-Show series.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible horses must be registered with AQHA, APHA, or ApHC. Points will follow each individual horse and may be accumulated by any rider in any Stock Horse Ireland class.
How to win:
Compete with your Stock Breed horse in any or all of the Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows. Points may be accumulated in any class, by any rider. The highest points accumulated by the end of year win.
Additional Awards
High Point Youth
This award honors the Youth Exhibitor who earns the most points across the 2026 Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows in any regular class. (Walk/Trot classes will not count)
Most Improved
High Point Walk/Trot
This award honors the Walk/Trot Exhibitor who earns the most points across the 2026 Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows in any walk/trot class.
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Stock Horse Ireland Year End Awards
The Stock Horse Ireland Year End Awards recognize members for their achievements throughout the season. This entry allows points earned in official Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows to be counted toward the all breed Year End Award standings across eligible divisions.
Designed to reward consistency and dedication, the program celebrates competitors at every level, whether showing from home or in the arena.
Eligibility requirements:
Active Stock Horse Ireland membership
Participation in Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows
Year End Award entry purchase
A full season of effort deserves recognition — let your points count.
Stock Horse Ireland Year End Awards
The Stock Horse Ireland Year End Awards recognize members for their achievements throughout the season. This entry allows points earned in official Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows to be counted toward Year End Award standings across eligible divisions.
Designed to reward consistency and dedication, the program celebrates competitors at every level, whether showing from home or in the arena.
Eligibility requirements:
Active Stock Horse Ireland membership
Participation in Stock Horse Ireland E-Shows
Year End Award entry purchase
A full season of effort deserves recognition — let your points count.
Must also be a member of Stock Horse Ireland
