Purina® Excellence Award

Partnership with Purina® rewards consistent and competitive performance by U25s during the season

We are very pleased to announce that Purina® has partnered with the OEA’s U25 Program to introduce the new-for-2026 Purina® Excellence Award, which recognizes U25 horse-and-rider combinations that achieve three (3) top-three finishes at the same competition level during the season.

The Purina® Excellence Award is designed to encourage U25 riders to develop consistency, confidence, and horsemanship by competing safely and successfully at one level before moving up to the next. Riders who meet this achievement will be recognized with a custom red commemorative ribbon and prizing courtesy of Purina® and will be celebrated by the OEA on our social media.

All registered members of the Ontario U25 Program are eligible to earn this award.