THE ETHOS AWARD GALA 2022
October 29, 2022
Washington International Horse Show
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
The Ethos Award portrays stories that challenge perceptions about what an equestrian has been, is, and will be.
Bridging communities and encouraging belonging among horse people, this event adds great engagement and joy to the sport. The Ethos Award is about recognition. It’s about pride and advancement, and about a new appreciation and expression of the sport.
2022 AWARDEES
DONNA CHEEK
In 1982 Donna became the first Black rider in the US Equestrian Team in Show Jumping. In 1984, she starred in the Award-winning NBC special about her life: “One More Hurdle: The Donna Cheek Story”, performing her own stunts. From 1988 to 1995 Donna represented Adolph Coors as an exhibition rider. She was also a motivational speaker lecturing…
GREG HARBUT
Greg Harbut is making a name for himself in the international thoroughbred market as the owner of Harbut Bloodstock Agency. Greg specializes in international markets and focuses on Racehorse Management, top-tier breeding stock, and identifying racing talent. He is the grandson of Tom Harbut, a prominent…
JEROME PARKER
Jerome Parker is a third-generation member of a distinguished family of horsemen, a trainer, and established a nationwide reputation for his work as a ringmaster for prominent events like the American Royal and Saddle Seat World Championships. He was born in Amenia, NY on the horse farm of his grandfather, the influential Black trainer Joe Parker of Joe Parker Stables. Jerome’s father, Hugh Parker, was…
KORTNEE SOLOMON
Kortnee Solomon will be 13 in October 2022. At the age of 11, she was already a pro on the rodeo trail having won many championships. She began competing at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, the oldest Black-owned rodeo circuit in the United States, at the age of 5. Kortnee is the daughter of 11-time Invitational Champion, Kanesha Jackson. Kortnee grew up in…
RANDY WARD
William “Randy” Ward was brought up in the horse business by horse-savvy parents. His father, Wallace Ward, ran a popular riding academy outside of Boston, MA, and became an equine chiropractor and equine dentist in the United States and Europe. Randy rode with Michael Plumb at a young age and trained with Bruce and Buck Davidson before building a successful…
CHERYL WHITE
Cheryl White was the first Black female jockey in the world. Cheryl’s career spanned 21 years, winning over 750 races. Cheryl rode her first race at Thistledown Racetrack in Cleveland, Ohio on June 15, 1971, and that same year became the first woman to win two races on the same day in two states. In 1983 she was the first female jockey to win five races in one day. Cheryl rode all disciplines of…
Our Sponsors
The Ethos Award Gala is a fresh leading D & I event in the world of equestrian sports. If your interests and values overlap with our this is an exciting opportunity for sponsorship. Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities that fit your financial, and promotional needs: info@ethoseawardequestrian.com
Agnes Gund, AG Foundation
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Jane Greenwood, Kostow Greenwood Architects
Sarah Willeman Doran, Turnabout Farm
