What a celebration! The Mudslingers wrapped up our 2024-25 season with a joyful year-end awards night in October.
Thank Yous:
- The Scanlan Family, for generously hosting us at your neighborhood clubhouse. It was a beautiful venue to celebrate our riders.
- Mark Watson, for bringing and running the sound system, keeping us audible and the evening running smoothly.
- Our judges Andrea, Carrie, Marty, Travis and Warren for your time, consistency and care all season long.
- Every member, family and friend who contributed to the potluck and who pitched in throughout the year. Your volunteer spirit, time and talent created an incredible experience and a season to remember.
Here are a few photos of the event — read on below for a list of award recipients!
Divisional Awards
We presented awards across seven divisions (plus Leadline). Congratulations to all riders recognized in their divisions.
AAA
- Naakai Yazzie-Watson
- Olivia Krause
- Brooklyn Yellen
AA Youth
- Paisley Mendenhall
- Dannilynn Thomas
- Lily Kagchelland
- Charlie Maresca
- Hazel Scanlan
- Makayla Wooden
- Jordan Campaigne
AA Adult
- Danielle Anderson
- Mila Cochran
- Sydney Armacost
- Alyssa Marchant
- Vikki Fraysure
- Kerri Graham
- Luke Benton
A Youth
- Sierra Mendenhall
- Elizabeth Yan
- Hannah Morton
- Carina Murray
- Rubylynn Thomas
- Annie Jenkins
A Adult
- Isabella Fontyn
- Chloe Clark
- Soso Heczko
- Navy Mills
- Charissa Yazzie
- Lily Holder
- DJ Johnson
FC Youth
- Emilia Jacoby
- Aubree Maresca
- Paislee Goodin
FC Adult
- Molly Koehn
- Rosie Johnson
- Isabella Hawkley
- Gara Thornton
Leadline
- Elina Cochran
- Giovanna Gallimo
Superlative Awards
Most Improved Rider
- Youth: Paislee Goodin
- Adult: Kerri Graham
Most Improved Horse
- Youth: Hot Spots (Macchiato)
- Adult: Sting Like a Bee (Hank)
Best Sportsmanship
- Youth: Emilia Jacoby
- Adult: Rosie Johnson
Best Horsemanship
- Youth: Paisley Mendenhall
- Adult: Luke Benton
Heart of the Champion
- Billy
- Chevy
- Tequila
The Excellence Awards recognize individual achievement and personal best performance.
Diamond
- Elizabeth Yan | Sage
- Gara Thornton | Salty
- Hannah Morton | Goof
- Hazel Scanlan | Fire Up Foxy
- Rosie Johnson | Blue Moon
Sapphire
- Paisley Mendenhall | A Hot Mess
Citrine
- Charissa Yazzie | Kodi
- Christine Benton | Whoasie
- Danielle Anderson | Poquito Picante
- Dannilynn Thomas | American Spirit
- Giovanna Gallimo | Dreamy
- Luke Benton | Los Olivos
- Mila Cochran | Mouse
- Naakai Yazzie-Watson | Delo
- Paislee Goodin | Sweet Spice & Everything Nice
- Reginah Johnson | Lulu
- Rubylynn Thomas | Teddy Bear
- Sierra Mendenhall | Ghost Buster
- Vikky Fraysure | Ferrari
To our riders, families, volunteers, sponsors and friends: thank you for making this season special. Congratulations to every honoree and participant: your hard work, dedication, sportsmanship and heart are what make our club strong. Here’s to even more great rides in the season ahead!