Award winners 2023

This award is given to individuals, groups or organisations that have gone above and beyond to contribute to their local equestrian community. This year's winners:

• John Fletcher, Gentle Giant Shire Horses

• Loren McCarthy

• Seth Cartwright, Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre

• Sally Wood

• Georgina ‘George’ Urwin, Summerfield Stables

• Roselyn Fraser

Given to the horse or pony that does the most for people. This year's winner:

• Jake, Merseyside Police

Award to a volunteer who has made a positive impact on their fellow volunteer and/or a significant achievement for the Society. This year's winners:

• Jo Rawlins, Chair of BHS Avon

Awarded to someone under 25 years old who shows outstanding potential and achievement. This year's winner:

• Amelia Cooke
• Nikita Thomas

This award is given to a participant in the CLTH programme who has shown exceptional commitment to their personal development. This year's winner:

• Shanie, Country Treks

This is awarded to an individual or organisation who has shown exceptional dedication to equestrianism and volunteering within the BHS South Region. This year's winner:

• Wendy Forster, Welfare Adviser, BHS Berkshire

This is awarded for excellent service by a volunteer (team) or Equestrian Access Group in furtherance of enhanced equestrian access. This year's winners:

• Debbie James, BHS Wales
• Virginia Jones, Mendip Bridleways & Byways Association

This is awarded for excellent service by an organisation in furtherance of enhanced equestrian access. This year's winner:

• Transpennine Trail National Office

This trophy recognises excellent service by an organisation, business or business associate in the cause of equestrian safety. This year's winner is:

• Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership (RSP)

This is given to recognise excellent service by a person, persons, or group in the cause of road safety in their community. This year's winner:

• June Howlett, Network Safety Officer, Buckingham Highways

Given for excellent service by an individual, volunteer (team) or group in the cause of equine welfare. This year's winners:

• Debbie Matthews, BHS Durham
• Audrey Koniszewski, BHS Durham

This award recognises excellent service by an organisation, business or professional person in the cause of equine welfare. This year's winners:

• Josh Eddleston, farrier
• Vicki McDonald, RSPCA

Awarded to a coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training within an Approved Centre. This year's winner:

• Kirsty Froggatt, Summerfield Stables

Given to a freelance coach who has made the greatest difference to their students and the field of equestrian training. This year's winner:

• Sam York FBHS

Awarded to a Coach in the CLTH programme who has shown exceptional dedication to their participant’s personal growth and development. This year's winner:

• Kirsty Sweeney, Four Winds Equestrian Centre

This award is given to the centre that has made the greatest difference to their community. Recipients of this award are committed to promoting the BHS values.

• Tower Farm Riding School

This award goes to an approved CLtH centre who has shown exceptional inspiration, engagement, innovation, and commitment. This year's winner:

• Country Treks

This award celebrates individuals, businesses or organisations who have voluntarily dedicated a bridleway. This year's winner:

• Robert Sadler

This award recognises exceptional work by a BHS Committee, British Riding Club or Equestrian Access Group. This year's winner:

• BHS Shetland Committee

This award is given in recognition of a superlative effort in raising funds for the Society. This year's winner:

• Simmer Dim Midnight Ride, Shetland

This award is given to 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. This year's winner:

• Tiffany Francis-Baker

This award is given for a notable triumph against the odds, showing determination, courage and sportsmanship. 

• Faye O'Hara

This award is given in recognition of exceptional service to the Society over a period of years. This year's winner:

• Claire Robinson, BHS Cleveland (awarded posthumously)

Awarded for consistently excellent service to the Society over a period of years. This year's winners:

• Bev Corrigan, BHS West Yorkshire

• Kathy Atkinson, BHS Northumberland/Durham

• Lisa Draper, BHS Warwickshire

• Pam Dykes, BHS Lothian

• Anne Rillie, BHS North & West Kent

• Tricia Merrifield, BHS Isle of Wight

This award recognises excellent service in promoting the work of the Society. This year's winner:

• Lucinda Russell OBE, trainer

Awarded for meritorious work in support of young riders. This year's winner:

• Gloria Garrington, City of Cardiff Riding School

This year's winner:

• Alison Donnell, Strule Valley Riding Club, Area 23

This year's winner:

• Newquay Riding Club, Area 19

This year's winner:

• Dianne Wood, Northern Dressage Group, Area 3