Nominate equestrian stars for Sportswomen of the Year Awards

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro on their way to winning the grand prix special at the 2013 Europeans — (Image credit: credits-unknown)

Fans have 4 weeks to nominate their favourite female riders for the Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2013.

The Sunday Times and Sky Sports launched this year’s awards with a nationwide call for public nominations online in each of the 7 categories. The awards, which have been running for 26 years, celebrate the outstanding contribution by female athletes, coaches, administrators, community volunteers and inspirational figures.

Equestrian personalities have been well-represented in past award ceremonies, with event riders Pippa Funnell and Zara Phillips both picking up the ultimate accolade of sportswoman of the year (2003 and 2005). Para-dressage rider Anne Dunham was disabled sportswoman of the year in 2011, while last year Di Redfern won the community award for services to disabled riders and paralysed event rider Claire Lomas won the Helen Rollason inspiration award.

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