Ringler earns Alaska Dressage Association honor

Ringler was the top competitor based on results of five shows held this summer at the William Clark Chamberlin Equestrian Center in Anchorage and the France Equestrian Center in Palmer.

An awards banquet and silent auction will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at O'Malley's on the Green.

Alaska Dressage Association 2008 Awards

Training level

Junior champion -- Emily Geppert/Mahadi, 73.160. Reserve champion -- Aimee Ritter/Winchester, 69.825.

Adult amateur champion -- Marti Miller/Z Syzygy, 72.372. Reserve -- Ruth Spees/Iron Monarch, 62.171.

Open champion -- Emily Geppert/Mahadi, 73.160. Reserve -- Marti Miller/Z Syzygy, 72.372.

First level

Junior champion -- Emily Carr/Galileo, 66.804. Reserve -- Rachel Gantt/Prides Will, 64.583.

Adult amateur champion -- Nicole Ringler/H.S. Wistful Elegance, 68.962. Reserve -- Ardene Eaton/Ruby, 59.877.

Open champion -- Nicole Ringler/H.S. Wistful Elegance, 68.962. Reserve -- Emily Carr/Galileo, 66.804.

Second level

Junior champion -- Emily Carr/Galileo, 60.323.

Adult amateur champion -- Peggy Bowker/Miss Boston Wonder, 60.907.

Open champion -- Peggy Bowker/Miss Boston Wonder, 60.907. Reserve -- Emily Carr/Galileo, 60.323.

Third level and above

Open champion -- Lisa O'Dell/Pirata da Pura, 62.327.

Musical--Pas de Deux champions -- Linda Kelley/TVR Dunny Chip; Marti Miller/Z Syzygy 69.500.

Horse of the Year -- Mahadi, 68.929.

Rider of the Year -- Nicole Ringler, 67.658.