American Grandprix Association
| Formation | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Promote 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]
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- ^ "Margie Goldstein-Engle". International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ^ Ernestine G. Miller (2002). Making her mark: firsts and milestones in women's sports. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780071390538. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ^ Michele Dargan (December 4, 2006). "Engle takes First Place, Rider Title". Palm Beach Daily News. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- ^ Christina K. Cosdon (April 3, 2009). "Top Riders Ready For Premier Event". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved October 26, 2011.