American Grandprix Association
Formation1978
PurposePromote Olympic-level show jumping in the United States
Region served
United States
Key people
Eugene R. Mische; founder

The American Grandprix Association (AGA) is a national association that promotes Olympic-level show jumping in the United States.[1][2]

The AGA was established in 1978 by Eugene R. Mische.[1][3][4][5] Leonard King was the AGA's president from 1978 through 1999.[6]

As of 2004, it ran 33 show jumping events in 20 states, with $3 million in prize money.[1]

The AGA awards an annual Rider of the Year award based on points, and annual Rookie of the Year and Horse of the Year awards based on money.[1][5] Margie Goldstein-Engel is the AGA's only ten-time Rider of the Year (1989, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999/2000, 2000/2001, 2003, 2005, 2006).[7][8][9][10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Phelps Media Group, Inc. Adds American Grandprix Association To Client Roster". Phelpsmediagroup.com. September 24, 2004. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Inductees; 2001; Eugene R. Mische". The Show Jumping Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on December 10, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  3. ↑ The 1989 Volvo World Cup Final. Tampa Bay Magazine. March–April 1989. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  4. ↑ Urla Hill (December 2, 1987). "Equestrian circuit jumps to Tampa for season finale". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  5. 1 2 Walter R. Fletcher (November 1, 1985). "Western Rider Triumphs". The New York Times. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Devon's Leonard King honored for induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame". Main Line Suburban Life. June 8, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Margie Goldstein-Engle". International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  8. ↑ Ernestine G. Miller (2002). Making her mark: firsts and milestones in women's sports. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780071390538. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
  9. ↑ Michele Dargan (December 4, 2006). "Engle takes First Place, Rider Title". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  10. ↑ Christina K. Cosdon (April 3, 2009). "Top Riders Ready For Premier Event". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
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