-Equestrian heroes – and a very special dog – were celebrated tonight at the FEI Awards Gala 2014 presented by Longines. The five winners of the “Oscars of the equestrian world” 2014 were presented with their awards by outgoing FEI President HRH Princess Haya on her final day as FEI President at a dazzling ceremony in Baku’s fabulous Buta Palace. The winners, who have made outstanding contributions to the growth of equestrian sport in 2014, are: Reem Acra Best Athlete Award: World Jumping champion Jeroen Dubbeldam (NED) Longines Rising Star Award: Vaulter Lambert Leclezio (MRI) Best Groom Award: Jackie Potts (GBR), groom to Eventing world number one William Fox-Pitt (GBR) FEI Solidarity: Equine therapy centre Equal Ark (SIN) Against All Odds: Para-Equestrian Dressage athlete Sydney Collier (USA) with her service dog Journey –
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