IDA Previous Winners
National Champions - The Beukema National Team Championship Trophy
2002 - Mount Holyoke College
2003 - Mount Holyoke College
2004 - Mount Holyoke College
2005 - Lake Erie College
2006 - Virginia Intermont College
2007 - Virginia Intermont College
2008 - Mount Holyoke College
2009 - University of New Hampshire
2010 – Virginia Intermont College
The Reserve Championship National Team receives a Trophy in honor of Michelle Hoffman
Trip Harting Memorial Trophy
2009 – Greg L Schmid, Otterbein College
2010 - Jessica Forend, Johnson and Wales
Mary Beth Mclean Perpetual Trophy
2006 – Janne Matzner-Gore, Mount Holyoke College
2007 – Emily Maus, Mount Holyoke College
2008 – Krista Hayes, Virginia Intermont College
2009 - Colleen Grant, Otterbein College
2010 - Averi Frederiksen, Virginia Intermont College
Our Trophies
The National Championship Team receives The Beukema National Team Championship Trophy, designed by Trotting Horse Workshop. The Reserve Championship National Team receives a Trophy in honor of Michelle Hoffman designed by Geoff Herguth.
The Trip Harting Memorial Trophy
Individual First Level Champion
Trip Harting judged the IDA National Championships in 2005 at Lake Erie College and 2006 at St. Andrews Presbyterian College and was one of IDA’s most prominent supporters.
Harting was honored as a “living legend” in Pony Club, an international federation that encourages young riders to pursue equestrian excellence and team participation. Harting was a major supporter of the youth equestrian education and competition, starting many programs including intercollegiate competitions throughout the country. He traveled extensively around the world reaching clinics and attending events as a United States Equestrian Federation Senior Dressage judge who was well respected and very popular. He was known for his friendliness to the competitors, always saying, “I hope you have a great ride,” before each competitor entered the ring and, “Thank you very much,” at the end. He was also a very sought-after clinician, often donating his time especially for the youth in his country.
This trophy was created to ensure that Trip’s enthusiasm and support for young riders and his contributions to the Intercollegiate Dressage Association and collegiate riding will not be forgotten. The perpetual trophy will go to the winner of the individual first-level division at the IDA National Championship.
Mary Beth McLean Perpetual Trophy
Individual Introductory Level Champion
Mary Beth McLean owned and operated Masterpeice Farms in Southern Pines, NC. She started her horseback-riding career at the age of three with her first pony, Pumpkin. Mary Beth went on to train with some of the best dressage trainers of our time including Kay Meredith and Linda Zang. Mary Beth was will known in North Carolina not only for her active participation in upper level dressage but also for her support the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in her family home of Lake Waccamaw.
Mary Beth was an avid supporter of young riders giving her time freely to teach, nurture and develop riders of all levels. She regularly taught members of the St. Andrews Presbyterian College dressage team and was a strong supporter of the SAPC Equestrian Program and IDA. This trophy was donated by St. Andrews Presbyterian College to the winner of the individual introductory-division to ensure that Mary Beth’s willingness to help riders of all levels from Grand Prix to Introductory is recognized and never forgotten.
End of Year Awards
Each year we select several unique individuals to honor.
The Coach of the Year - is given in recognition to outstanding coaching, leadership and contributions to the IDA. The winner is chosen from nominations that may be made by riders, teams, other coaches or any other member of the IDA. To nominate your candidate please fill out the nomination form.
Team Sportsmanship - is given in recognition of teams that represent the ideal of true sportsmanship. Nominations must be made by the region. Each region is encouraged to chose as a region a worthy nominee from among their teams. The regional rep should make the request for nominations from the regions coaches and the region should vote on the team they feel most represents the ideals of the award. Each regions selection should be nominated on the proper form (click here). The form should be sent to: by: Nominees will be voted on by the IDA board at the national meeting.
IDA Hall of Fame - recognizes people who have made a significant contribution to the Association in an administrative capacity.
Cover Art Contest - Each year we award a prize for the best program cover art. Send your cover art to your Regional Representative.
IDA Hall of Fame
2005 - Lanier Cordell, IDA founding member
2006 - Beth Beukema, Johnson & Wales University
2007 - Jackie Dwelle, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
2008 - Michelle Hoffman, IDA Founder
2009 - Lisa Moosmueller-Terry, Virginia Intermont College
2010 - Rebecca Schurink, Mt. Holyoke College
Coach of the Year
2005 - Jackie Dwelle, St. Andrews Presbyterian College
2006 - Sarah Marchese, Centenary College
2007- Rebecca Schurink, Mt. Holyoke College
2008 - Lisa Moosmueller-Terry, Virginia Intermont College
2009 - Teresa McDonald, Virginia Tech.
2010 – Suzanne Mente, University of Massachusetts.
Team Sportsmanship
2005 - University of Connecticut
2006 - Elon University
2007 - University of Vermont
2008 - North Carolina State University
2009 - University of Findlay
2010 - Lenoir Rhyne and Appalachian State University both represented by Dana Dewey
Program Cover Art
2010 – University of Massachusetts