The Eureka Saddle Club wrapped up its 2026 season Saturday, October 10, with its annual awards banquet, recognizing 35 youth contestants who earned year-end honors for the summer shodeo series. The club also held its membership meeting thatevening to elect officers and board members for 2027.
Year-end awards were presented in each age division based on points earned throughout the season. Riders who attended at least three of the five 2026 shodeos were eligible for awards.
2026 Year-End Award Winners 6 & Under Lead Line Participants
Emma Knowles, Kolt. Butler, Willow Gugelmeyer, Jimmie Morgan, Quincy Morgan.
6 & Under
Lead-In Western Pleasure
1. Emma Knowles; 2.
Jimmie Morgan; 3. Kolt Butler; 4. Quincy Morgan.
6 & Under All-Around 1. Grant Richardson. 7-9 All-Around
1. Trey Brenton; 2. Allie Knowles; 3. Aspen Greenwood; 4. Raleigh Mueller. 10-13 All-Around
1. Dally Kraft; 2. Clara Greenwood; 3. Noah Everly-Burtin; 4. Kaylon Thatcher.
14-18 All-Around
1. Henry Perrier; 2. Kal Greenwood; 3. Abbi Fot.h; 4. Mesa Greenwood.
In 2026, the Club began giving a new Memorial Award thanks to the support of local donors to honor past members of the club who made a lasting impact. The 2026 Memorial Awards were given in honor of Leon Richardson and Hurley Breech. The awards are given to the boy and girl who earn the most points across the entire club each year. This year’s recipients were Trey Brenton and Dally Kraft.
Newly-elected officers for the 2027 season are: President: Lindy Knowles; Vice President: Cameo Kraft; Secretary: Mica Coulter; and Treasurer: Emily Brenton. Additional board members are Reese Gugelmeyer, Latham Wiggins and Emma Morgan.
The 2027 shodeo schedule will be announced this winter. For results, updates, and club information, visit eurekasaddleclub. com.
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