British Horse Society AGM celebrates another successful
year
The British Horse Society AGM, held yesterday (26 June) at
Saddlers’ Hall in London and chaired by the Society’s
President, HRH The Princess Royal, celebrated yet another
year of success.
 In
her address to Society members The Princess Royal commented
that it was difficult to plan ahead as the future was currently
less predictable than before, with changes occurring all the
time. She was encouraged by the existence of more partnerships
and collaborations within the horse world, and the accessibility
to more funds. However, Her Royal Highness said that none
of this changed the fundamental role of the BHS which was
a very important part of the network. The Princess Royal congratulated
the Society on increasing its membership and the volunteers
on an incredibly constructive year.
The BHS Chief Executive, Kay Driver, highlighted the recently
published ‘So what did The British Horse Society do
last year?’ leaflet which publicises much of the work
of the Society and its ongoing success.
Long standing Board of Trustees’ member, Dr Harry Greenway,
was successfully re-elected to the Board with three new members
being elected; Elizabeth Akenhead, Alison Fuller and Stephen
Pryde.
Following the AGM Awards of Merit were presented by the Society’s
President to Diana Amies, Barbara Brereton, Dr Lesley Cook
and Captain Richard Waygood. Evan Coward was sadly unable
to attend the AGM and had been presented with his Award earlier.
The British Riding Clubs’ Life Vice President Award
was presented to Grizel Sackville Hamilton.
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