Farish competes in the East Conference Junior division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. Farish earned the award by having top placings during weeks eleven and twelve of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL, with her horse Triviant.
Farish and Triviant gained momentum in the series, taking second place in weeks eight and nine of WEF and then earned valuable points in weeks eleven and twelve by placing first in both weeks. They finished the month of March at the top of the Series standings.
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is sponsored by The National Horse Show Association of America, SmartPak, and Stadium Jumping, Inc. The Series honors one rider each month as the Rider of the Month. The honor goes to the one rider who earns the most points on one horse in Series competition that month.
"Congratulations to Daisy Farish on being named our March Rider of the Month," said George Morris, President of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. "She had great success at the Winter Equestrian Festival throughout month of March and we wish her continued success in the Series."
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders in two Conferences - the East Conference and the West Conference. Series standings are used to help determine junior and amateur-owner entries for the National Horse Show and Las Vegas National Horse Show.
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame conducts the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, held under Grand Prix rules and specifications. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is designed to give amateur-owner and junior riders an opportunity to compete at higher levels and serves as a proving ground for many riders who aspire to someday represent the United States in international competition.
Any horse show offering a class that meets all the criteria set forth in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series specifications and has prize money of at least $1,000 is eligible to be part of the Series.