It’s that time of year again when you get to vote for your favourite equestrians in the FEI Awards.
The FEI Awards were launched in 2009 to put a spotlight on the men, women, young people and organisations that are making an outstanding contribution to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport - in or out of the arena.
The four categories are; Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete, Longines FEI Rising Star, Cavalor FEI Best Groom and FEI Inspire and this year there are three nominations for eventing. Find out more about the eventing nominees below and see all the nominees on the FEI Awards website.
The results of the public vote count for 50% while the remaining 50% will be made up by the panel of judges – voting closes 12th October so get your vote in HERE!
Peden Bloodstock FEI Best Athlete
Paying tribute to the athlete who over the past year has demonstrated exceptional skill and taken the sport to a new level.
Laura Collett - Eventing
Having helped Britain to a second consecutive Olympic team gold, 2024 was a remarkable year for Laura Collett, but 2025 has surpassed all expectations. September brought a first senior individual gold at the Agria FEI Eventing European Championships—on home soil at Blenheim Palace. Twenty years after making her FEI Championship debut as a 15-year-old, she achieved her greatest individual triumph, bringing her European gold medal tally to nine across all levels, from ponies to seniors.
Longines FEI Rising Star
For a person aged 14 to 21 who demonstrates outstanding sporting talent and commitment
Thijs Boon (BEL) – Eventing – 17 years old
Thijs Boon is one of Belgium's rising stars in the world of Eventing. He successfully represented his home country at the FEI Eventing European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors Strzegom (POL), contributing to the team silver medal in the Junior category and finishing on rank four individually. With several top three placings at CCI2* level, Thijs has now started competing at CCI3* level and does not intend to stop there.
Cavalor FEI Best Groom
For the behind-the-scenes hero who ensures the horses they look after are given the best possible care.
Adam Short (GBR) – Eventing Groom to Tom McEwen (GBR)
Adam started his grooming career in 2017, which felt like being welcomed into one huge family. The relationships he has created with horses, other grooms, athletes, support staff and many more, has shaped him into the person he is today. Adam discovered for himself that giving these amazing animals all the care and attention they need to be as happy as possible, allowing optimum performance, is his life’s mission.
