Pegasus Medal of Honor

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted awards. Presented by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala onSaturday, January 14, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted awards. Presented by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Saturday, January 14, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

The Pegasus Medal of Honor was created as an annual award to recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding service to horses and the sport of Equestrian. These dedicated individuals have engaged more people in their passion for horses through their work in the industry. There are three special recipients of this year's honors.

 

For six generations, horses have been an important part of Marvin McCabe's family. Marvin himself has been actively showing horses since age 12. Today, at 70, he shows little sign of slowing down as he continues to breed, train and show his beloved Shetland Ponies. It is through much of his work that the Shetland made its affiliation with the USEF. As the owner/trainer of American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) Congress Champion ponies, he takes special pride in his road pony, Masters Jet Star, a Hall of Fame inductee and "Pony of the Year" for two years - a record. His work as a judge and show manager adds to his list of accomplishments, including his dedication to the importance of safety.