Annual awards

For exceptional service to the Society over a period of years.

This could be in the fields of Access, Safety, Welfare or Education, or alternatively, as an outstanding committee volunteer.

For consistently excellent service to the Society over a period of years.

(Maximum of six presented every year)

For excellent service in promoting the work of the Society.

This could be over a number of years or a recent campaign or initiative.

For meritorious work in support of young riders.

This could be an individual, a centre, a group or organisation who has benefited a young individual or group.

For an individual, group or organisation that has gone above and beyond to contribute to their local equestrian community.

This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign. Maximum of six to be presented each year.

For the horse or pony that does the most for people.

This horse or pony will have made a significant difference to the equestrian community. This may be on a national or local level, over a number of years or for a specific achievement.

For the volunteer who has made a positive impact on their fellow volunteers and/or a significant achievement for the Society.

This could be a longstanding volunteer or someone new to the Society. They will have made a positive impact through their work for the Society on a local or national level.

This award recognises a young person (aged 16–25yrs) who commits time, effort, and a significant contribution through volunteering with the BHS.

For a person under 25 years who shows outstanding potential and achievement.

This could be as a competitor, volunteer, student or someone working within the equine world.

For a participant in the Changing Lives through Horses programme who has shown exceptional growth and commitment to their personal development.

This award is given to an individual or organisation who has shown exceptional dedication to equestrianism and volunteering within the BHS South Region.

(Can only include nominees from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire)

For excellent service by an individual, a volunteer (team) or Equestrian Access Group for the protection, promotion or extension of equestrian access.

This may include all types of horse driven or ridden routes. This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.

For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person for the protection, promotion or extension of equestrian access.

This may include all types of horse driven or ridden routes. This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.

For excellent service by an individual, volunteer (team) or group in the cause of road safety in the equine community.

This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.

For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person in the cause of equestrian safety.

For services to the cause of equestrian safety.

View the 2022 recipients of the Sefton Award.

For consistently excellent service by an individual, volunteer (team) or group in the cause of equine welfare.

This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.

For excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person in the cause of equine welfare.

This could be over many years or for a specific cause or campaign.

For a coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training within an Approved Centre.

This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months.

For a freelance coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training.

This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months.

For a coach in the CLTH programme who has shown exceptional dedication to their participant’s personal growth and development.

For the centre that has made the greatest difference to their community.
Recipients of this award will be committed to promoting the BHS values.

This could be over a period of many years or for their impact over the last 12 months

For an approved CLTH centre who has shown exceptional inspiration, engagement, innovation and commitment. 

This award celebrates individuals, businesses or organisations who have voluntarily dedicated a bridleway.

For exceptional work by a BHS Committee, British Riding Club or Equestrian Access Group.

This may be a particularly hard-working group who continually upholds and promotes the Society’s aims and objectives. This could be over a number of years or a recent campaign or initiative.

For a writer, broadcaster or publication whose work has been particularly beneficial to promoting the enjoyment of equestrianism and raising awareness of BHS campaigns and wider issues within the equine industry.

For a notable triumph against the odds showing determination, courage and sportsmanship.

This may be over a period of years or for a specific achievement.

For a superlative effort in raising funds for the Society or in recognition of an innovative fundraising method e.g. this may be a new idea that can be successfully repeated year after year.