LIZ COCHRAN MEMORIAL GROOM’S AWARD
The Liz Cochran Memorial Groom's Award was established in 2011 in honor of Abigail Lufkin's groom Liz Cochran who epitomized the dedication of a professional groom in her care of her equine charges and also was an outstanding public representative of her rider. The winner receives an engraved silver bowl; a cash award of up to $5,000, and a $500 donation is made in the groom's name to the cancer charity of their choice.
The Liz Cochran Memorial Groom’s Award recognizes an outstanding groom who has had a large influence on their rider’s career and the health and well-being of the horses under their care. Nominees should epitomize the example set forth by Liz Cochran in setting the standard for a professional groom.
More information about the Liz Cochran Memorial Groom’s Award will be available in the fall.
Previous Recipients of the Liz Cochran Memorial Groom’s Award
2022 Hailey Burlock and Erin Jarboe
2021 Stephanie Simpson*
2019 Sally Robertson
2016 Kendyl Tracy
2015 Shannon Kinsley
2014 Stacey Driscoll
2013 Kathleen Blauth
2012 Emma Ford
2011 Lindsey Taylor
* In 2020 the Event Riders of North America (ERAofNA) that previously controlled this award joined with the USEA and ceased existance as a stand alone entity. In 2021 the USEA Foundation took over ownership of the Liz Cochran Memorial Groom’s Award and in 2022 the Foundation achieved the long term goal of ensuring this award was endowed for the next 20 years thanks to the generous contribution of the Lufkin Family Foundation.