Istanbul, TUR – The equestrian world celebrated its heroes Thursday night at a glittering gala evening in Istanbul, Turkey.
HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of horse sport, congratulated the winners of the FEI Awards 2012, addressing an audience of more than 300 guests, including representatives of the FEI’s 132 member federations, FEI sponsors and Turkish VIPs.
Courtney Kin-Dye was honored with the Against All Odds Award for her perseverance after a very difficult situation. She was honored alongside award winners Michael Jung (Reem Acra Best Athlete Award), Thomas McDermott (HSBC Rising Start Award), Shumbashaba-Horses Helping People’s Sharon Boyce (Development Award), and Celia Rinjtjes (Best Groom Award)