Hilda Gurney (2007)

Hilda GurneyIn recognition of her outstanding accomplishments as a dressage competitor, trainer, instructor, breeder, international judge, speaker, and committee leader. Hilda Gurney's competition record in U.S. dressage is unsurpassed: an Olympic team bronze medal, an individual gold and silver, and three team gold medals at the Pan Am Games, 6 USET National Grand Prix Championships, and 15 USDF Horse of the Year titles. Ms. Gurney's promotion of all aspects of dressage in California is legendary

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Hilda Gurney has had an enormous positive impact on U.S. dressage over the past several decades. Her competition record is unsurpassed: an Olympic Team bronze medal in 1976, an individual gold and silver, and three team gold medals at the Pan Am Games, 6 USET National Grand Prix Championships on the legendary Hall of Fame member, Keen, 15 USDF Horse of the Year titles, and a team gold medal at the North American Dressage Championships. Read more