What "qualifys" you to make it into the equestrian hall of fame?

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What "qualifys" you to make it into the equestrian hall of fame?

Answer 1

I would imagine their are mulitple HoF...

When you mean "Equestrian", I am assuming you mean show jumping or dressage?

Here is info from the Show Jumping HoF:

Enshrinement in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame is a great honor bestowed upon those whose contributions have set them apart. Each year electors may vote for a maximum of two people and one horse. Since the establishment of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 1987, only 40 people and 15 horses have been honored with induction.

Since 1987, the Show Jumping Hall of Fame has inducted the following: William C. Steinkraus, Bertalan deNemethy and Idle Dice (1987); Patrick Butler and August A. Busch, Jr. (1988); David Kelley, Jimmy Williams, Ben O’Meara and Frances Rowe (1989); Arthur McCashin, Kathy Kusner, Brigadier General Harry D. Chamberlin and San Lucas (1990); Adolph Mogavero, Whitney Stone, Morton “Cappy” Smith and Pat Dixon (1991); Eleonora “Eleo” Sears, Mary Mairs Chapot, Barbara Worth Oakford and Snowman (1992); Dr. Robert C. Rost and Joe Green (1993); Frank Chapot and Gordon Wright (1994); Mickey Walsh and Trail Guide (1995); Pamela Carruthers, Jet Run, Richard “Dick” Donnelly and Heatherbloom (1996); Edward “Ned” King, Bobby Egan and Sun Beau (1997); Fred “Freddy” Wettach, Jr., Melanie Smith Taylor and Johnny Bell (1998); Rodney Jenkins, Sinjon, Franklin F. “Fuddy” Wing, Jr. and Democrat (1999); George Morris, Carol Durand and Touch of Class (2000); Eugene R. Mische, Lt. Colonel John W. Russell, Bobby Burke, and Untouchable (2001); Harry R. Gill, Clarence L. “Honey” Craven, Calypso and Gem Twist (2002), Mainspring and J. Russell Stewart, Sr. (2003), and Snowbound (2004).

Taken from:

http://www.showjumpinghalloffame.net/

For Dressage:

Individual Nominations

Individuals who will be considered for inclusion in the USDF Hall of Fame will be those who demonstrate longevity of excellence in the sport of dressage, and have made outstanding contributions to the growth, development, quality, popularity and appreciation of the sport of dressage in the United States. Individuals may be considered posthumously.

Equine Nominations

Horses that will be considered for inclusion in the Hall of Fame should be horses that are nearing the end of their careers; retired from competition; or • are considered for nomination posthumously. Horses should have also contributed to the excellence in dressage through their performance records in the dressage arena or their breeding records, or served as ambassadors of the sport.

Taken from:

http://www.usdf.org/about/hall-of-fame/

Answer 2

i didnt even know one existed

Answer 3

A really good horse and a bunch of really good rides.

Answer 4

A spectacular horse, money, fantastic equitation and horse knowledge, and a lot of experience!