TurnoutHQ+ Newsroom · Published March 8, 2026 · Updated September 8, 2026
Key Takeaway
The USEF has crowned Kent Farrington’s Olympic partner Greya as the International Horse of the Year, while Boyd Martin and Hunt Tosh were named Equestrians of the Year for their 2025 achievements.
What Happened
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has officially named Greya, the 12-year-old Oldenburg mare piloted by Kent Farrington, as the 2025 International Horse of the Year. The announcement was made during the federation’s annual honors ceremony on January 18, 2026.
Greya (Colestus, Contessa, by Contender), owned by Kent Farrington LLC, earned the distinction following a standout year on the global stage. Her season was highlighted by a silver-medal performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and a series of podium finishes in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Western European League and Major League Show Jumping tours.
The federation also recognized individual excellence in the saddle, naming Boyd Martin and Hunt Tosh as the 2025 Equestrians of the Year. Martin, a mainstay of the U.S. Eventing team, and Tosh, a top professional in the hunter divisions, were celebrated for their consistent performance and contributions to their respective disciplines throughout the previous competition year.
Why It Matters
These annual awards serve as the benchmark for excellence within the American equestrian community, reflecting both competitive success and the health of the U.S. high-performance programs. Greya’s recognition as International Horse of the Year underscores the importance of the partnership between top riders and owners in securing world-class equine talent for the United States.
For riders and trainers, the naming of Martin and Tosh as Equestrians of the Year highlights a standard of consistency. Martin continues to lead the way for U.S. Eventing on the international circuit, while Tosh remains a dominant force in the hunter world, signaling to the community that longevity and multifaceted success are highly valued by the national governing body.
Furthermore, the USET Foundation’s recent success, raising $1.2 million at their annual gala just days after these awards, demonstrates the community’s financial commitment to supporting these athletes as they look toward the Aachen World Championships and the LA28 Olympic Games.
Discipline Context
The awards span the breadth of the sport, touching on multiple key disciplines:
- Show Jumping: Greya’s win cements her status as the current flagship horse for the U.S. Jumping program. The discipline also saw Lillie Keenan awarded the Whitney Stone Cup for her international performance and sportsmanship.
- Eventing: Boyd Martin’s recognition reinforces his position at the forefront of the sport as the U.S. prepares for major upcoming championships.
- Hunters: Hunt Tosh’s win brings visibility to the hunter discipline within the broader federation honors, acknowledging the skill required at the highest levels of the show ring.
- Para-Dressage: The announcement of the U.S. Team for the Wellington CPEDI3* highlights continued growth and federation support for the Para-Dressage program.
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