Legolas Named Adequan/USDF Grand Prix Horse of the Year
Lexington,
KY (December 9, 2014) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) would like
to congratulate the twelve-year-old, 17.0 hand, Westfalen gelding, Legolas,
owned by Akiko Yamazaki's Four Winds Farm LLC, and ridden by
Legolas was recognized at the 2014 Adequan/USDF Salute Gala and Annual Awards Banquet with a commemorative personalized plaque, an embroidered cooler, and a gift certificate provided by Dressage Extensions. Also, Legolas is the recipient of the Colonel Thackeray Award and will have his name engraved on a silver trophy to be on permanent display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame housed at the USDF National Education Center, located at the Kentucky Horse Park.
“USDF
is thrilled to be able to recognize this extraordinary horse for his many
accomplishments during the 2014 competition season. We also congratulate his owner Four Winds
Farm, Akiko Yamazaki, his rider Steffen Peters, and the entire Legolas team,”
stated USDF Executive Director
For more information about the Adequan/USDF Horse of the Year awards or to access a list of past and current recipients, visit the USDF website at www.usdf.org, or contact the USDF office at usdressage@usdf.org.
Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, email usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277.