Award winners 2024

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:

• Ali Khan, A2i Natural Horsemanship

• Carol Cotterill, Warwickshire Horsewatch & Police Rural Team

• SAFE Equestrian

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

• Patrick, Nantwich & District RDA, Reaseheath College

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:

• Andrea Durham, Chair of BHS Isle of Wight and Welfare Adviser

This award recognises a young person aged 16–25 years who commits time, effort, and a significant contribution through volunteering with the BHS. This year's winner:

• Liam Skea, BHS Gampian

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

• Alexander Woodford

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

• Paige Welch, Country Treks
• Telia Clark, Divoky Riding School

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:

• Janice Bridger, Access volunteer

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

• Ann Kennedy, Bedfordshire

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

• Barratt Homes

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

• Rory Leggett

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

• Celia Stockdale

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

• Millie Crane, equine vet

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:

• Zara Myers, Cumbria Rural Academy

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

• Andrew Jones

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:

• Daniel Eddies-Davies, Country Treks

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:

• Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

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

• Kirklees Bridleway Group

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

• Sophie and Martin Blunt, Pony Tales, Dorset

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:

• The Heritage Highways Project

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

• Sharon Christie Thom

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

• Sister Mary Joy Langdon, Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre

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

• Bob Milton, BHS Hampshire/Surrey

• Caroline Bradley, County Access and Bridleways Officer, North West Yorkshire

• Rossie Theobald

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

• Blair Castle International Horse Trials

This year's winner:

• Penny and Bob Ridley, Rochdale and District Riding Club

This year's winner:

• Northallerton Riding Club

This year's winner:

• Liz Pitcher, Wye Valley Riding Club