Maryland Steeplechasing

Maryland Governor's Cup 2005 Awards

The Maryland Governor's Cup Series Awards are presented by MidAtlantic Farm Credit to recognize and honor the top horses, trainers and riders who participate throughout the season.

Maryland Governor’s Cup Steeplechase Horse of the Year (tie)
Rosbrian, owned by Rosbrian Farm, trained by Casey Randall
Bug River, owned by Northwood Stables, and trained by Regina Welsh.

Maryland Novice Timber Horse of the Year
Private Attack, owned by Sportsman’s Hall, and trained by Alicia Murphy.

Leading Trainer Award
Lilith Boucher

Overall Leading Rider
Blair Waterman

Leading Timber Rider
Blair Waterman

Leading Amateur Rider
Blair Waterman

The Betsy Firey Memorial Trophy for the Leading Female Jockey
Blair Waterman

Hunter Chase Timber Champion
Surprise a Friend, owned by Hazel Annis.

Small Pony Rider
Maggie Herzog

Medium Pony Rider
Barbara Ann Merryman

Large Pony Rider
Courtney Linton

Overall Pony Rider of the Year
Emma Warden on Black & Rootbeer.

Junior Horse Rider of the Year
Chelsea Secor.

Junior Foxchasing Scholarship Recipient
Augusta Spandler

Jonathan Kiser Memorial Scholarship
Emily Melton.

Hunt Club Relay Race Challenge
Howard County-Iron Bridge Hounds