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Past champions

Grand Prix winners, 1978–2026. 50 riders across 48 seasons.

A champion presentation in the main arena, with Lake Placid Horse Shows standards on either side

Most wins on this ground

  1. 8Laura Chapot1996–2024
  2. 7Leslie Burr1984–1991
  3. 5Margie Goldstein-Engle1999–2003
  4. 4Debbie Dolan-Sweeney1992–1995
  5. 4Jeffery Welles2000–2014
  6. 4Todd Minikus2004–2014
  7. 4Kevin Babington2013–2019
  8. 3Michael Matz1980–1992
  9. 3Katie Monahan Prudent1982–1988
  10. 3Jimmy Torano2005–2023
  11. 3Darragh Kenny2010–2012
  12. 3Paul O’Shea2013–2016

Every Grand Prix winner

  • 2026

    Molly Ashe Cawley on Lorona · I Love New York

    Jordan Coyle on Eristov · Lake Placid

  • 2025

    Philip McGuane on Orphea HQ · I Love New York

    Alberto Michan on Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve · Lake Placid

  • 2024

    Laura Chapot on Chandon Blue · I Love New York

    Brian Moggre on MTM Vivre Le Reve · Lake Placid

  • 2023

    Jordan Coyle on For Gold · I Love New York

    Jimmy Torano on Chewbacca HCC · Lake Placid

  • 2022

    Laura Chapot on Diarado’s Flying Dutchman · I Love New York

    Laura Chapot on Chandon Blue · Lake Placid

  • 2021

    Alex Matz on Davidson · I Love New York

    Alex Matz on Cashew CR · Lake Placid

  • 2019

    Kevin Babington on Shorapur · I Love New York

    Catherine Tyree on BEC Lorenzo · Lake Placid

  • 2018

    Laura Chapot on Thornhill Kate · I Love New York

    Kevin Babington on Mark Q · Lake Placid

  • 2017

    Devin Ryan on Eddie Blue · I Love New York

    Jimmy Torano on Chiara Blue Diamond · Lake Placid

  • 2016

    Paul O’Shea on NLF Newsflash · I Love New York

    Kevin Babington on Shorapur · Lake Placid

  • 2015

    Nicholas Dello Joio on Pistoya · Adirondack

    Laura Chapot on ISHD Dual Star · I Love New York

    Paul O’Shea on Primo De Revel · Lake Placid

  • 2014

    Jeffery Welles on Prem Dollar Boy · Grand Prix

    Todd Minikus on Babalou 41 · I Love New York

    Laura Chapot on Quointreau Un Prince · Grand Prix

  • 2013

    Kevin Babington on Mark Q · I Love New York

    Paul O’Shea on Primo De Revel · Lake Placid

  • 2012

    Darragh Kenny on Sandor De La Pomme · I Love New York

    Darragh Kenny on Sandor De La Pomme · Lake Placid

  • 2011

    Todd Minikus on Pavarotti · I Love New York

    Jonathan McCrea on Colorado · Lake Placid

  • 2010

    Margie Engle on Indigo · I Love New York

    Darragh Kenny on Gael Force · Lake Placid

  • 2009

    Charlie Jacobs on Secret Love · I Love New York

    Brianne Goutal on Ralvesther · Lake Placid

  • 2008

    Kent Farrington on Up Chiqui · Grand Prix

    Darragh Kerins on Night Train · I Love New York

  • 2007

    Christine McCrea on Promised Land · I Love New York

    Todd Minikus on Pavarotti · Lake Placid

  • 2006

    Jeffery Welles on Armani · I Love New York

    Jeffery Welles on Armani · Lake Placid

  • 2005

    Jimmy Torano on Aguila · I Love New York

    Kent Farrington on Madison · Lake Placid

  • 2004

    Todd Minikus on Gardenio · I Love New York

    Laura Chapot on Little Big Man · Lake Placid

  • 2003

    Margie Goldstein-Engle on Hidden Creek’s Jones · I Love New York

    Marilyn Little on Hertel Landman · Lake Placid

  • 2002

    Margie Goldstein-Engle on Hidden Creek’s Laurel · I Love New York

    Mark Leone on Pinkata de Longpre · Lake Placid

  • 2001

    Margie Goldstein-Engle on Reggae · I Love New York

    Margie Goldstein-Engle on Hidden Creek’s Perin · Lake Placid

  • 2000

    Joe Fargis on Edgar · I Love New York

    Jeffery Welles on S & L Riviera · Lake Placid

  • 1999

    Margie Goldstein-Engle on Reggae · I Love New York

    Molly Ashe on Resolute · Lake Placid

  • 1998

    Eric Hasbrouck on Freestyle · I Love New York

    Tim Grubb on Elan Coriana · Lake Placid

  • 1997

    Beezie Patton on Dynamite · I Love New York

    Nona Garson on Rhythmical · Lake Placid

  • 1996

    Alison Firestone on Major · I Love New York

    Laura Chapot on Aiko · Lake Placid

  • 1995

    Debbie Dolan-Sweeney on Quantum Leap · I Love New York

    Debbie Dolan-Sweeney on Quantum Leap · Lake Placid

  • 1994

    Darlene McMullen on Alley Oop · I Love New York

    Margie Goldstein on Land of Kings · Lake Placid

  • 1993

    Joe Fargis on Cor D’Alme Z · I Love New York

    Debbie Dolan-Sweeney on Arrangeur · Lake Placid

  • 1992

    Debbie Dolan-Sweeney on VIP · I Love New York

    Michael Matz on Rhum IV · Lake Placid

  • 1991

    Greg Best on Gem Twist · I Love New York

    Leslie Burr on Pressurized · Lake Placid

  • 1990

    George Lindemann, Jr. on Jupiter 78 · I Love New York

    David Raposa on Shady Lady · Lake Placid

  • 1989

    Leslie Burr on Pressurized · I Love New York

    Leslie Burr on Pressurized · Lake Placid

  • 1988

    Katherine Burdsall on The Natural · I Love New York

    Katie Monahan Prudent on Make My Day · Lake Placid

  • 1987

    Buddy Brown on Aramis · I Love New York

    Greg Best on Gem Twist · Lake Placid

  • 1986

    Leslie Burr on McLain · I Love New York

    Louis Jacobs on Janus De Ver · Lake Placid

  • 1985

    Leslie Burr on McLain · I Love New York

    Leslie Burr on McLain · Lake Placid

  • 1984

    Michael Matz on Chef · I Love New York

    Leslie Burr on Albany · Lake Placid

  • 1983

    Melanie Smith on Calypso · I Love New York

    Katie Monahan Prudent on Jethro · Lake Placid

  • 1982

    Conrad Homfeld on Touch of Class · I Love New York

    Katie Monahan Prudent on Noren · Lake Placid

  • 1981

    Rodney Jenkins on Idle Dice · I Love New York

    Norman Dello Joio on Allegro · Lake Placid

  • 1980

    Michael Matz on Jet Run · I Love New York

  • 1979

    Graeme Thomas on Eratosthenes · I Love New York

  • 1978

    Melanie Smith on Val De Loire · I Love New York

  • 2020

    No Grand Prix — the shows were canceled.