Each year, the JCHC Board of Directors accepts nominations for the Horseperson of the Year award. This award is intended to recognize an individual who whose efforts have embodied the JCHC mission and whose work has gone above and beyond to improve the well being of horses and the horse community over the course of the year.

The 2023 Jefferson County Horse Council Horseperson of the Year is Mary Ellen Davis. Mary Ellen was instrumental in obtaining our 501(c)(3) status.  She spent countless hours working with the non-profit attorney and making modifications to our bylaws to ensure we met the criteria for a Public Charity.  She did a great job on something we were told could not be done.  She has also made a major contribution to the EET as a Traffic Manager helping with various trainings, simulations and exercises.

Congratulations Mary Ellen and thank you for all you do for our community!