Edited Press Release: USEA

Savannah, Georgia – The standings were extremely tight for the title of the 2022 World Equestrian Brands USEA Rider of the Year with the top three riders being separated by a single point. In the end, it was Boyd Martin who was dubbed the recipient of the Windy Acres Farm Trophy, $1,000, a memorial trophy, and a World Equestrian Brands prize pack including an Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Rug and Equilibrium Stellar Head Collar.

Boyd topped the annual awards for sixth time in his career, with points calculated via top finishes in FEI competitions across the country. Boyd competed 12 horses internationally throughout the 2022 season, including Asti’s Charming, Barney Rubble, Contessa, Fedarman B, Fernhill Prezley, Gestalt, Luke 140, Miss Lulu Herself, Mo Chroi, Monbeg Medlar, On Cue, and Penhill Celtic.

Read the full list of 2022 USEA award winners here.