1993 Dr. Robert C. Rost   An all-around jumping authority, Dr. Rost was a force in the growth of the sport in the 1950s, '60s, 70s, '80s, and into the '90s. He served the industry in nearly every important capacity, and his contribution had great impact. As a show manager, Rost ran the Washington International Horse Show during its infancy. He also managed the Sussex Farm & Horse Show, and ran the Fairfield Horse Show for forty years. Many people valued his calm demeanor and knack for effective problem solving. Rost was one of the first professional course designers in the United States, and his innovations changed the direction of the entire sport. Rost, who served as course designer at the National Horse Show and other important competitions, paved the way for the use of metal jump cups, wing standards, measured distances, and electric timers. As a judge and official, "Doc" judged virtually every major show in the United States. He was particularly influential in the formulation of present-day jumper rules. He served on almost every American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) committee, most notably "Drugs and Medication," "Licensed Officials," and "Hearings," and he chaired the AHSA "Jumper" committee. Rost chaired the Veterinary Commissions for the Tampa and Del Mar World Cup competitions as well. Other honors included membership on the AHSA Executive Committee, and on the Boards of Directors of the AHSA and the American Grandprix Association (AGA). In 1989, he received the AHSA's Devereux Award for exemplary service to the horse show industry. Rost began his career in horse sports by riding and training jumpers, and he is most noted for having found and started Andante, the horse Dave Kelley showed to AHSA jumper championships in 1953, 1954, and 1956.