2026 Awards
Special Awards
The Presidents’ Trophy
The Presidents’ Trophy inaugurated in 2019, is a perpetual trophy awarded each year by the President of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show Board of Directors to an individual who exemplifies singular dedication to the community and to the preservation of the Show. It is presented during the Sunday awards ceremony.
The Randolph Perpetual Trophy
Mrs. Randolph was an icon of the Upperville community as a horsewoman, horse owner, and leader of organizations. She was President of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show for over fifteen years and Master of the Piedmont Fox Hounds for fifty years. She fox-hunted seven days a week in her prime and gave numerous young riders their start. She cared not what your last name was, but rather whether you had respect for the sport, had well-turned-out horses, and brought passion and interest to those around you.
This trophy was inaugurated in 2021 to be awarded annually to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the Upperville community and exemplifies this same philosophy. The trophy will be presented during the Sunday awards ceremony.
The Theodora Ayer Randolph Sporting Scholarship
The Theodora Ayer Randolph Sporting Scholarship is given annually to a young equestrian who is an active foxhunter, interested in various horse sports, and motivated to improve as a rider and horseperson. Mrs. Randolph helped many young horsemen grow and reach their full potential; through this scholarship, the Show seeks to continue this tradition by helping the recipient become more knowledgeable about and skilled with horses and hunting. Acceptable uses of the scholarship include payment of hunting dues, riding lessons, entry fees, and tuition for equestrian educational programs. The scholarship will be presented during the Saturday awards ceremony.
The Spirit of the Horse Award
The Spirit of the Horse Award was established in 2022 through a grant from the Phos Foundation, the Glenn and Suzanne Youngkin Family Foundation. In cooperation with the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, the award is given annually to a woman resident of Virginia who, in the opinion of representatives of the show and the First Lady of Virginia, champions exemplary service to or promotion of Virginia’s equine industry. The award will be presented during the Sunday awards ceremony.
Other Special Awards
Tippy Payne Memorial – The Good Citizen Award
To be awarded to the person exemplifying Tippy’s enthusiasm and helpfulness, as determined by professional staff in the show office. The trophy will be presented during the Saturday awards ceremony.
The Russell K. Frey Memorial Trophy
Presented by Lydia Frey in honor of her father, Russell K. Frey, this award will be bestowed upon a rider who demonstrates impeccable riding style, demonstrated horsemanship and a sense of humor in the USHJA International Hunter Derby. The award winner will be chosen by a panel of judges selected by Lydia.
The J. Arthur Reynolds Horseman Award
The J. Arthur Reynolds Horseman Award is presented annually to an outstanding horseman chosen by the J. Arthur Reynolds family, whose success is attained through a solid foundation in the basics of riding and horsemanship, and who displays commitment, honesty, integrity, and respect for horses and other horsemen. The trophy will be presented during the Saturday awards ceremony.
The Sallie J. Sexton Challenge Trophy
To be presented to the horse acquiring the greatest number of points in one or more of the Rated Hunter Divisions. To be won three times by the same owner for permanent possession. Rated Hunter Divisions include Regular and Green Conformation, First and Second Year Green, and High Performance. The trophy will be presented on Wednesday at the conclusion of the Rated Hunter classes.
The Eggie Mills Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the Leading Professional Hunter Trainer. The award will be presented on Sunday at the conclusion of the hunter classes.
The Charlie Weaver Memorial Perpetual Trophy
Awarded to the Leading Professional Hunter Rider. The trophy will be presented on Wednesday at the concludsion of the rated Hunter Classes.
The Upperville Colt and Horse Show thanks the following sponsors for generously donating the following awards and prizes: