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MEMORIAL FUND

The EQUUS Foundation recognizes the names of loved ones for whom memorial donations were made during the last two years.

2026

"Skippy" Bloom

A La Mode (Big Al)

Adrian Platt

Art Leon

Becky Kamaryt

Bentley

Bettyanne Velez

Bonnie Wnenkowski

CC Honey Dew

Charles & Ann Scott

Chevy

Dakota

David E. Smith

Devon Horniman

Fig

Helen Rice Magee

Jerome Monthye

Joan Patterson

Katherine Moronski

Kathy Rauch

Kay Parmelee

Kim Schwerdtfeger

Kota

Levi

Limerick “Liam”

Liz Alexander

Marguerite Brennan

Mickey Beer

Paul James Parker, Jr.

Paula Lafferty

Robert F. DeLorenzo

Rocco

Rocky

Ruth DiValerio

Sage Lindsay

Sheila Wallace

Shellie Brockett

Stacey Elise Caplin

Star

Susan Crooks Cornick

Tuck

Wilbur

Wynona Mason

Yoli Ferrero De Prado

2025

Adrian Platt

Alexis Williams

Alfonso Prado

Alfredo Magana

Apache

Balanz

Bellasio

Beloved Horse of Crissty Carrington

Bev Violette

Beverly Marie Stettler

Big Boy

Brent Suddreth

Cairo Sun Flynn

Care Magic

Carol Guay

Charlotte and Celia

Chris Schretter

Christina Kelley Bomar Brady

Christine Yanagidate

Cody

Comet Bloom

Cynthia A. Suskind

Danny

David M. Malatesta, Sr.

Deborah Sergeant

Delores Pruner Piehl

Devon Horniman

Doc

Donald Joseph Finley

Donald R. Spence

Donna Jean Preston-Harris

Donora

Dorothy Smith

Dublin

Edmond J. Woods

Eileen Kearney Cady

Emily Anne McKenize

Erin, Loved Companion Of Izy Nardin

Fantasy

Fig

Finley

Gemini

Gene Griffin

George Pineo Granigam

Gigi Haber

Hanna Rodriguez

Heather Currie

Honey

Ibiza

Jacqueline Nicole Michel

Jaeger

James Michael Duffy

Jane Bruce

Jean Marie Rivezzo

Jeff Chefetz

Jessica Aubin

Jesslynn Williams

John Grube

John R. Savery, PhD

Jubil Nix

Julia Szado Blowers (2007-2023)

Julieen Gipp

Karen Irene Hardbower

Keeper

Kimberly Ann Barry

Kody

Kwinsey

Laura Anne Hamilton

Lawrence R. Rodema

Lorain Wood-Barnes

Magic

Marian Neal

Marley

Maureen Jenson

Mel Miller

Michael Amerose

Mike Seiden

Mr. Charles Scott

Nancy Babcock

Nettie L. Callahan

Ocho

Page

Patricia Wright

Patty Walsh

Peaches

Phoenix

Preston Burris, Jr.

Rene Carriere

Richard Reynolds

Rosie

Rudy (Irish Legend)

Ruth DeVore

Sharon Remlinger

Sherry Lynn Moore

Sherry Waldrop

Sister Mary Ann Angelcyk

Skipper

Spirit

Stan

Stephany Hughitt Van Alstyne

Stin

Susan Elayne (Bean) O'Neill

Tacori

Talmadge Brown

Terri Anderson

The Eimiller Family

Theo

Thomas McGuire

Tirbawan Persaud Jorree

Tom Crede

Trena Huffman

Unicorn

Walter Tybinkowski

William

Willow & Flower

Winnie

Zammy

Horse Whisperers

Making a lasting difference in the lives of people and horses

The EQUUS Foundation presents Horse Whisperer Awards to deserving charities in recognition of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to ensure that America's horses are safe and live with dignity throughout their lives. Horse Whisperer awards may be named in honor of a family member, friend, associate, or in the memory of a loved one or a loved equine companion.

The recipients of Horse Whisperer Awards are selected by the Board of Directors from among EQUUS Foundation grant recipients that best align with the interests of the Horse Whisperers, including those equine charities with which the Horse Whisperer may be familiar. The awards bring added recognition to equine charities operating at the highest standards for business and equine welfare practices.

HORSE WHISPERER AWARDS

Michele E. Arnhold Memorial Perpetual Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2008 by the family of Michele E. Arnhold in memory of her life-long passion, her pursuit of excellence, and her commitment and contribution to the equestrian sport.

Augusta Mills Equestrian - Matt Metell Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in recognition of the dedication of Augusta Mills Equestrian and Matt Metell to the welfare of horses.

Daniel D. Barkan Memorial Perpetual Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2013 by the family of Daniel D. Barkan, a quiet philanthropist and gentleman, in memory of his life-long love of horses.

Marguerite Brennan Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Marguerite Brennan and in honor of her loving family, Jane Henderson, her daughter, and Michaela & Sean Pritchett, her grandchildren.

John Courage/Mary Ann Minor Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in appreciation of the commitment of Mary and Michael Carpenter to keep America's horses safe and named in honor of John Courage, one of their most favorite and most challenging horses, and his Horse Whisperer, Mary Ann Minor.

Barbara Dailey Memorial Perpetual Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2024 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Barbara Dailey and in recognition of her life-long appreciation of the love, joy and companionship she shared with horses.

The Gumbo Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in appreciation of the dedication of The Gumbo Foundation to protect America's horses from peril and strengthen the horse-human bond.

Jackson Family Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2020 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of the Jackson Family's commitment to horse welfare.

Kay Family Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2021 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of Lauren Kay and the Kay Family Foundation.

Lafitte De Muze Perpetual Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2018 by Cheryl Olsten in the name of her horse, Lafitte De Muze, to protect and make a difference in the lives of horses who are in need of next chapters, with specific emphasis on the re-homing and retirement of Standardbreds.

Jacqueline Nicole Michel Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Jacqueline Nicole Michel.

Mighty Nice Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2018 by Caroline Moran in recognition of 2017 Horse Stars Hall of Fame Inductee Mighty Nice owned by HnD Group, which was formed in memory of the late Bruce Duchossois, who owned Mighty Nice before his passing in 2014.

Newstead Foundation Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2019 by the EQUUS Foundation in recognition of the long-standing dedication of the Newstead Foundation and the Firestone Family to safeguarding of comfort and dignity of horses throughout their lives.

Dr. Nancy O'Reilly Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2026 by the EQUUS Foundation in recognition of the dedication of Dr. Nancy O'Reilly to protect of horses from abuse, neglect and the threat of slaughter.

Richard L. Parish Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2014 by the family of Richard L. Parish in recognition of his leadership and dedication for over 45 years to the causes supported by the Richard Laurence Parish Foundation and in honor of Margie and Dick Bondy.

Split Rock Show Jumping Tour/Bobbie & Derek Braun Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2020 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of the dedication of the Braun Family and Split Rock Farm to powerful impact of horses in our lives.

Cynthia Suskind Memorial Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2025 by the EQUUS Foundation in memory of Cynthia Suskind.

McLain Ward Honorary Horse Whisperer Award

Established in 2023 by the EQUUS Foundation in honor of McLain Ward's selection as the inaugural recipient of the EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award presented to an equestrian who has significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses.

Join Us an A Horse Whisperer!

A Great Way to Give

Establishing an EQUUS Foundation Horse Whisperer Award is a meaningful way a donor wishing to make a substantial contribution to the EQUUS Foundation may be recognized.

Donors may establish an Unrestricted or Field-of-Interest Award. Field-of-interest awards are thoese where the donor designates a particular area of charitable interest for the award, such as programs focused on improving the quality of life of horses, or programs providing opportunities for horses to impact people's lives, especially people with special needs.