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36 exceptional individuals honoured in BHS annual awards
Equestrian community and members of services recognised and awarded despite difficulties encountered throughout COVID Pandemic
The British Horse Society ( BHS ) has honoured 36 men , women and children in its latest annual awards programme with tributes led by BHS President Martin Clunes OBE , ahead of Volunteers ’ Week .
This BHS programme recognises the outstanding achievements of the Society ’ s volunteers , supporters and partners from 2020 . It includes many shining examples of humanity , endurance and relentless hard work across safety , education , access and welfare – despite and in response to the challenge of the pandemic .
BHS President Martin Clunes commented : “ Huge congratulations to all
Bransby Horses say thank you ! our award winners . It is truly uplifting to see that the winners range from 80 year-old Jane Dotchin , who has dedicated her life to animals , through to three-year-old Beatrice , who with her sister Eliza , rode her Shetland pony more than 70 kilometres to fundraise for the BHS . A notable number of professionals have all contributed to the safety of our members and their horses . I never cease to be amazed by all the fantastic people who make the Society what it is ; an awesome collective of people who love horses and dedicate their lives to broader equestrian well-being .
This year ’ s President ’ s Award went to Gill Longhurst , South West Regional Chairman ,
County Chairman Dorset , Vice-Chairman and Welfare Officer , Somerset . Gill has held numerous other posts and has spent the last two decades promoting education , access , safety and welfare . She is a true ambassador of the Society .
Riders in Cambridgeshire can now safely cross the A14 thanks to Mike Evans of Highways England , who received an Access Award to recognise his listening and problemsolving skills .
Changing Lives Through Horses ( CLTH ) features strongly in this latest role of honour . CLTH Coach Award winner Lee Valantine of Equitots CIC is a real champion of the
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