Having your horse recognized as one of the best in the business is an honor that any owner would cherish. Having that award bestowed upon you by the vote of your peers makes it even more special. SSHBEA members elected the following horses as the recipients of 2001's "Horse of the Year" honors.

TWO YEAR OLD DIVISION

LITE SHOD

Owner: Patty East

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: John Staten & Carley Fetzer

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Janie Rowland

THREE YEAR OLD DIVISION

LITE SHOD

Owner: Phyllis Brumagen

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: Amanda Jernigan

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Wayne Oliver

FOUR YEAR OLD & OVER DIVISION

LITE SHOD

Owner: Melanie Howard

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: Ronny & Kelly Summers

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Sharon Lee

SPORT HORSE DIVISION

Owner: Edward Tankersley

JUVENILE DIVISION

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Andrea Minton & Linda Bedwell

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: Tyler Sapp

SPORT HORSE

Owner: John Boudoucies

AMATEUR DIVISION

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Suzanne Jernigan

LITE SHOD

Owner: Melanie Howard

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: Ronny & Kelly Summers

WEANLING DIVISION

Owner: Amber Porter

YEARLING DIVISION

Owner: John & Sharon Staten

AMATEUR OWNED & TRAINED DIVISION

TRAIL PLEASURE

Owner: Elizabeth T. Mills

PERFORMANCE

Owner: Ronnie Harwell