Amateur Owner Hunter competition at the 2026 National Horse Show wrapped up on Thursday, October 29, with the crowning of four division champions and two grand champions.
DAFFODIL
Grand Champion Amateur Owner Hunter
The “Ruxton & Scot To Do” Challenge Trophy
Owner & Rider: Irene Neuwirth
DAFFODIL
Suzanne Thoben Marquard $12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 35+ Division
Owner & Rider: Irene Neuwirth
CRYSTAL BLUE
$12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter
35 & Under Division
Owner: Walkenbach Equestrian LLC
Rider: Lanie Walkenbach
NIGHT FLIGHT
Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3” Grand Champion
The “Susanne Stroh” Perpetual Trophy
Owner & Rider: Stephanie Zimmerman
NIGHT FLIGHT
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Oare $12,500
A/O Hunter 3’3” 35+ Division
Owner & Rider: Stephanie Zimmerman
ROYALE AM
$12,500 Amateur Owner Hunter 3’3” 35 & Under Division
Owner: GW Equine LLC
Rider: Grace Wilson
BLAKELY ANSLEY
Summerhouse Farm
Sportsmanship Award
Presented by Abigail Steller
Presented to the Amateur rider displaying the best sense of horsemanship and sportsmanship in and out of the show ring.
