The Radincon Vets Choice Award recognises riders and horses who demonstrate everything which is great about riding. Talent, tenacity, courage and above all, superior horse management.
We introduced The Radincon Vets Choice Award in 2023, in partnership with Endurance NSW, to promote these great qualities. At every endurance ride of 80km or more, the rider who best embodies the spirit of the Award – as chosen by the vets on the day – receives a beautiful embroidered rug.
The primary judging criterion is that the rider manages their horse beautifully so that it finishes in excellent condition. Our vision is to recognise and encourage the commitment to equine welfare above and beyond winning. It’s all about rising to challenges while still caring for your mount. Winners might be stepping up to a longer distance, or managing their horse effectively after presenting with challenges at the first check-in.
In 2025, we have extended The Radincon Vets Choice Award to collaborate with the endurance riding associations in all states of Australia and to New Zealand. We’ll be sharing photos and stories of all 2025 winners on this page.
We also have dedicated pages where you can learn more about 2024 winners and 2023 winners.
What do we love most about Kiana Nutting, our winner at the 2025 Tom Quilty Gold Cup?
The fact that she noticed her horse Acaciavej Schumi wasn’t quite himself, and was proactive with the vets to look after him. She took advice at the end of leg 3 and adjusted his management. End result – the vets said he looked better at the finish than he had after leg 3.
That’s spectacular care and horse management.
Congratulations to Kiana on her first Quilty buckle, on her first attempt, as well as exemplary care for her horse!
The Radincon Vets Choice Award went international at the Radincon ESNZ Endurance & CTR National Championships 2025! Congratulations to Grace Blyth for the way she managed her mount, Supre Zerlina, over the 160km distance.
Grace and Supre Zerlina were tackling their first ever 160km ride. At the second vet gate (80km), the mare showed early signs of back soreness. The vets cautioned that continuing would require careful management, so Grace made gear changes and rode off the mare’s back as much as possible. As a result, she and Supre Zerlina were among the 7 finishers out of a field of 13. Supre Zerlina was judged to be in sound condition, but Grace herself was very sore!
The vet panel unanimously agreed that this ride exemplified everything The Radincon Vets Choice Award stands for — prioritising the horse’s welfare above the rider’s own, and showing genuine respect for veterinary input by listening and responding to advice throughout the ride.
Gemma Touzell and Bullio England were deserving winners of The Radincon Vets Choice Award rug at Burrumbuttock.
Both ride vets were seriously impressed with this young stallion, praising not only his performance but also the professional way he’s being brought along by the team at Bullio. Georgie noted how well Gemma managed a challenge during the ride to ensure a strong and healthy finish – a sign of great horsemanship. Darien added that this was Bullio England’s third 80km and he’s showing real promise as a future endurance stallion.
We’re thrilled to recognise a partnership like this – thoughtful, well-managed, and clearly going places.
Kim Gaspari, riding Sakira Armani’s Secret, was the winner of The Radincon Vets Choice Award at the 80km Mt Lagoon ride.
A seasoned endurance competitor since the early 1990s, Kim caught the vets’ attention with her expert management of her Anglo Arabian mare, Armani.
Here’s a great shot of the first Radincon Vets Choice Award winner for the 2025 season – Razorback Annatolle.
In tough, hot conditions, expert horse management is everything, and you can see how well Nadine Barker looked after Annatolle.
| Date | Ride | The Radincon Vets Choice Award Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.03.25 | Scenic City Endurance Ride | Nadine Barker / Razorback Annatolle | |
| 15.03.25 | Mt. Lagoon Endurance Ride | Kim Gaspari / Sakira Armarni’s Secret | |
| 28.03.25 | Burrumbuttock & FEI Endurance Ride | Gemma Touzell / Bullio England | |
| 18.04.25 | Tumbarumba & FEI Endurance Ride | ||
| 24.04.25 | ESNZ Endurance & CTR National Championships | Grace Blyth / Supre Zerlin | |
| 09.05.25 | Tom Quilty Endurance Ride | Kiana Nutting / Acaciavej Schumi | |
| 24.05.25 | Wonderful Widgee Endurance Ride | ||
| 12.07.25 | QLD State Champs & FEI Endurance Ride | ||
| 25.08.25 | Shazada Endurance Ride | ||
| TBA | WAERA State Champs Endurance Ride | ||
| 13.09.25 | Woodstock Endurance Ride | ||
| 27.09.25 | SA State Championships Endurance Ride | ||
| 04.10.25 | NSW State Champs & FEI Endurance Ride | ||
| 10.10.25 | VIC State Champs Endurance Ride | ||
| 24.10.25 | NEEC Bangor Endurance Ride |
