Trophies and Awards

The Founders Cup

Each year Skidmore Polo the coaches and the club select a student who embodies the spirit of the founders of Skidmore Polo to receive The Founders Cup Award. The award is presented at the annual Skidmore Polo Alumni Weekend banquet.

Year
Player
2013: William Miller
2012: Sarah Hunter
2011: Megan Paget-Brown
2010: Dan Haro
2009:
Kathleen McConkey
2008:
Dan Haro
2007: Tyler Vukmer
2006: Catie Hennesey
2005: Gabrielle Moshier
The Betsey Languish Memorial Award

The award is to be presented each year to a person who we, the club, feel best embodies the qualities that Betsey brought to this club and which made her so special.

The Betsey Languish Memorial Award is to be awarded to a
member of the Polo Club who exhibits selfless dedication,
leadership, and involvement within the club and outside
pursuits as well as being sociable, enthusiastic, and
optimistic.

Year Player
2013: Kimberly Durling
2012: Sarah Hunter
2011: Megan Paget-Brown
2010: Valerie Schwartz
2009: Margaret Relle
2008: Dan Haro
2007: Kathleen McConkey
2006: Tyler Vukmer
2005:
Jason Menzel
2004: Gabrielle Moshier

The "Parsnips" Grass Roots Award

The Parsnips Award acknowledges and honors those faithful ponies who have given outstanding service to Skidmore Polo. The trophy was donated by past coaches Paul and Wayne Kant in 2003 to honor their horse Parsnips who was a member of the original Skidmore string in 1973. Parsnips lived well into his thirties.

This award may honor a horse who has been a best playing pony or one who has been a soldier in carrying beginner players.

A winner is selected each year by coaches and club president and awarded at the annual Skidmore Polo Alumni banquet.

Year
Pony
2013: Nevada & Lulu
2012: Missy
2011: Gaucho
2010: BJ & Crystal
2009: Pablo
2008: Austrous
2007: Class
2006: Wasabi
2005: Morita
2004: ET
2003: Christina