Award winners 2022

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:

• Childvision Equine Assisted Therapy Unit, Dublin

• Fiona Dalgiesh, Fiona Dalgliesh Veterinary Services, Lockerbie

• Checkendon Equestrian Centre, Berkshire

• Zandra Thomas, CABO, Pembrokeshire

• Sandra Williams, Trainer, Bucks

• Rachel Wright, BHSI & Volunteer, Owl House Stables, Kent

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

• Bonny, Old Mill Stables

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:

• Julia Gourley

• Susan Nixon

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

• Laura Ahern, Summerfield Stables

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

• Jacob, Mare and Foal Sanctuary

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:

• Linda Tarrant, Checkendon Equestrian Centre (posthumously)

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

• Graham & Myra Bennett, County Access and Bridleways Officer & Access Officer, Wiltshire Committee
• Vyv Wood Gee, Access Consultant, BHS Scotland

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

• Ramblers Association, Stephen Parkhurst, Rights of Way Officer

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

• Hampshire Constabulary & Thames Valley Joint Operations Unit

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

• James Luckhurst, James Luckhurst Associates

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

• Stop Feeding Our Horses! - Campaign Group

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

• Mark Bowen, Vet
• Vicki McDonald, RSPCA Inspector

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:

• Ben Mitchell-Winter, Littlebourne Farm

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

• Jennifer Stringer

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:

• Stephanie Buchanan, RAC Saddle Club, Dorset

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.

• Wilsden Equestrian Centre

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

• Leeds City Council & Balfour Beatty

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

• The BHS Isle of Man Committee

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

• Scottish Committees – for Ride Out UK

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

• Ellie Griffiths, Welfare, BHS Wales

• Sue Hollingsworth, Park Farm, Essex - proprietor & retired BHSI

• Roy Turner, BHS & BRC East Midlands

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

• Angie Goody, IOM Chair & Ed, Events Officer

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

• Becky Monk & Mark Cunliffe, Lakefield Equestrian, Cornwall

This year's winner:

• Roger Batten from Area 7 – accepted posthumously by Rosemary Batten

This year's winner:

• Bath Riding Club

This year's winner:

• Anne Kidd from Area 7