Jumper Champion Idol of Kings ridden by Samuelle Leerkamp. (Andrew Ryeback Photography)
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The Jockey Club Press Release
LEXINGTON, Ky.—The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, today announced the winners and other placings from its 2023 performance awards program.
The performance awards recognize Thoroughbreds accumulating the most points at all horse shows and cover a wide variety of disciplines and experience levels. In 2023, 734 Thoroughbreds from 44 states and five provinces competed in more than 15,000 classes, divisions, and events. Division awards were calculated in 16 categories as well as 99 discipline divisions and nine junior rider divisions. Category and division awards included the Green OTTB category for Thoroughbreds that last raced in 2021, 2022, or 2023, with generous sponsorship for these awards provided by Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA). Winners of the performance awards will receive ribbons, prize money, and a variety of prizes, including coolers, halters, bags, tumblers, and apparel. The complete list of winners and participants is available at tjctip.com/PerformanceAwardsWinners.
In addition to the category and division awards, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) sponsored a performance award for horses adopted from TAA-accredited organizations, and the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) provided awards for top-placing RRP Makeover alumni.
The winners of each category can be found below:
| Category | Name (state bred) “Show name”Pedigree | Rider Name (State) |
| Barrel Racing | Dream of Scipio (MD)2010 dkb/br g. Scipion – Golden Niner | Erin Burdick Bloom (MI) |
| DressageEnglish PleasureHalter/Model/In-Hand | Easy Sailing (PA)2010 b.g.Mizzen Mast – Without Concern | Montana May (VA) |
| Endurance/Competitive Trail | Stolen Track (FL)2013 dkb/br m.Mast Track – Sheownsthemoment | Deborah Morse (FL) |
| Equitation | Kisstheothercheek (MD)2012 b.m.Outflanker – It’s In His Kiss | Kelly Hart (GA) |
| Eventing/Combined Test | Conquest Playmisty (KY)2012 dkb/br g.Proud Citizen – Misty Run | Jennifer Perkins (CT) |
| General | Goforthegusto “Otter” (FL)2015 b.g.J P’s Gusto – Edens Apple | TJ Watson (NC) |
| Hunter | Congressionalwin (PA)2008 gr/ro m.Conressionalhonor – Naskramony | Sarah Wynn and Emma Najdzionek (VA) |
| Jumper | Idol of Kings (KY)2007 gr/ro g. Maria’s Mon – Jazz Meeting | Samuelle Leerkamp (IN) |
| Western | Jon KnowstheCode (KY)2014 ch. g.Giant’s Causeway – Ava Knowsthecode | Wendy Frevert (IN) |
| Western Dressage | Fumin Numin “Apology Accepted” (NY)2002 dk.b/br g.Rage – Blend’s Last Lady | Allison Andrews (SC) |
| Online Horse Shows | Henke (ON)2010 dkb/br g.Sligo Bay (IRE) – Victoria Bay | Karla Pohl (AZ) |
| TCA Green OTTB – Last Raced 2023 | Bribery “Steeldriver” (KY)Last Start: May 20, 2021, Pimlico2018 gr/ro g.Orb – Rapid Racer | Samantha Schiff (KY) |
| TCA Green OTTB – Last Raced 2022 | Joe’s Calling “True Calling” (KY)Last Start: Jun 28, 2022, Horseshoe Indianapolis2019 b.g.Tale of Ekati – Strategy | Cathy Gomez (SC) |
| TCA Green OTTB – Last Raced 2021 | Igottahaveit (NY) Last Start: Jan 21, 2023, Aqueduct2018 ch.g.Giant Surprise – Ginger Quill | Freda Jessen, owned by Heather Stanley (SC) |
Performance awards will be available once again in 2024 and will be based on results in shows from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions is December 20, 2024. Forms are available at tjctip.com/About/TBPAF.
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Created and announced in October 2011, T.I.P. recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows, performance awards, a recreational riding program, championship horse shows and non-competition awards. Additional information about T.I.P. is available at tjctip.com and on the T.I.P. Facebook page at facebook.com/tjctip.
