2023 Beneficiaries
West Palms Events is delighted to announce the winners of our 2023 Michael Nyuis Foundation Grant. We received a record number of applications this year. Thank you to our committee members, who worked hard to review 110 applications.
The 2023 judging committee included Jane Tidball, Matt Archer, Mavis Spencer, and West Palms Events CEO Dale Harvey.
Adrina Player
Age: 16
Hometown: Compton, CA
Goals for 2023:My 2023 riding Goals: I am extremely greatfull that I now have a horse that can allow me to move to a higher level of show jumping. I want to show in jumpers , equitation and medal classes for this upcoming show season. I Believe I have the ability to jump 1.10
By the summer of 2023. I am prepared to be back in the show ring once again. I’m looking forward to this and to having a very outstanding experience this year.
Alexandra Creger
Age: 15
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Goals for 2023: My goals for 2023 are to gain confidence and get consistent in the show ring. I also want to compete in a medal final.
Chloe Reifert
Age: 20
Hometown: Newbury Park, CA
Goals for 2023: In 2023 I plan to further my knowledge in all aspects of the equestrian world. I hope to move up in the jumper ring, compete in the USEF Talent Search finals, and step into some hunter classes. I also plan to develop some young horses this year!
Daniella Sternberg
Age: 22
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Goals for 2023: I am extremely excited for the opportunity to get my young horses exposed to a variety of venues! A big goal is to get my 7 year old into some national GPs by the end of the year. I also hope to campaign some sales horses in hunter derbies!
Eniko Barber
Age: 15
Hometown: Temecula, CA
Goals for 2022: To compete successfully in the 1.20’s.
Joslyn Kramer
Age: 14
Hometown: Clabasas, CA
Goals for 2023: To be showing 1.10 and be doing 3’6” hunter derby. To improve on all levels.
Lily Grosz
Age: 15
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Goals for 2023: My goals for 2023 are to gain experience doing the 3’6” equitation and move into jumpers.
In addition, I hope to participate in medal finals such as Hamel Foundation NHS, THIS National Medal, and other local medal finals.
Madeline Ang
Age: 17
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Goals for 2023: My goals for 2023 are to be successful in the 1.10m jumpers and start competing in the 1.20m, medal at the USHJA Zone Championships and National Championships, and qualify for Gold Star.
Maggie Dumrauf
Age: 16
Hometown: Del Mar, CA
Goals for 2023:My goals for 2023 include riding and learning on as many horses as possible, be competitive in the 3’3“ and 3’6” equitation, compete in local medal finals, and show more frequently!
Mason Milo
Age: 15
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Goals for 2023: I want to move up to the 1.30 Junior Jumpers. I’d also like to look into doing the North American Youth Jumping Championships in Michigan. My other goals are to do the PCHA Championships again and go to the USHJA zone jumper championships and USHJA national championships again. I’d also like to do the Gold Star Clinic, I’ve never done it before.
Morganne Craig
Age: 15
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Goals for 2023: My horse related goals for 2023 are to successfully compete in the 1.0m /1.10m medals, hunter derbies, and equitation.
Noah Nelson
Age: 17
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Goals for 2023: My goals for 2023 include qualifying for NAYC at 1.40m, and competing in Maclay finals
Rylan Davis
Age: 16
Hometown: Reno, NV
Goals for 2023: My goals for the 2023 season are to be successful in the 1.30 meter jumpers and to move up to the 1.40 meter by the end of the year.
Taryn McEntire
Age: 15
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
Goals for 2023: Horse-related goals for 2023: Qualify for all the major 3’3 Equitation finals. Start competing in the 3’6 Equitation. Qualify for the Children’s Jumper Championships Qualify for Jr. Hunter Finals
Tobi Benedict
Age: 18
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Goals for 2023: My horse related goals for 2023 are to continue building confidence, mileage and skills in the 1.20/1.25 division and step into the 1.30 jumpers. I also hope to compete in the hunter ring more which is a new experience for me and compete in my first Grand Prix by the end of the year.
Zacko Hardin
Age: 17
Hometown: New Cuyama, CA
Goals for 2023: My goals are to move into the 1.40m and 1.45m jumpers and compete in a national standard Grand Prix, as well as to possibly compete in more in the equitation to round out my final junior year.
Zoie Noelle Brogdon
Age: 18
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Goals for 2023: To start competing in mini prix’s
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