Lifetime Achievement Award
In early 1997, the ECAHS officers and directors approved the presentation of an annual Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals who best exemplify the ideals as stated in the ECAHS Philosophy through a lifetime of work for and with the Arabian horse.
Hall of Fame
Focused on American Arabian breeders with notable breeding programs.
Benefactor of the Breed
This award is given to those that have contributed to the knowledge, promotion and/or education of the public about the Arabian breed.
Horse of the Year
Nominations are solicited from the general membership and the Honoree Committee in January of each year. People are asked to take into consideration the accomplishments/achievements of the horse for the previous calendar year.
The ECAHS Service Award
This award was established by Dr. Richard Stoneback in honor of Bill and Barbara Moore in recognition of a person’s (or people) outstanding service to ECAHS during the previous year. The previous three recipients of this award, along with the ECAHS President, determine the person to be awarded.
Exemplary ECAHS Achievement Award
Occasionally, the Honoree Committee makes an award for exemplary/extraordinary achievements or accomplishments of ECAHS Crabbet Arabian horses.
Proudly Announcing the 2022 ECAHS Honorees
Lifetime Achievement
Bill, Sharon, and Will Noonan
True Blue Arabians
Hall of Fame
Dick and Helen Newman
Hall of Fame
Margot Portman
Benefactor of the Breed
Valerie Kanavy
Benefactor of the Breed
Chuck and Judy Kibler
Benefactor of the Breed
Georgia Cheer
Horse of the Year
Gold Reflection++++//
(BL Majestic Gold+/ x Kailua Bay)
86.48% ECAHS Crabbet
Owned and Ridden by Abby Tymchak of Reading, PA
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