Eight nominations submitted for the first Queen's Award
for Equestrianism
The British Horse Society announced at the National Equine
Forum the names of the Nominees for the 2006 Queen's Award
for Equestrianism.
The new Award, which is made on the recommendation of the
Trustees of The British Horse Society, is "For Outstanding
Services to Equestrianism".
The eight Nominees, each of whom had been put forward either
by one of the member bodies of the British Equestrian Federation
(or their corresponding bodies in Northern Ireland) or by
the Army, are:
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Yogi Breisner FBHS
Douglas HD Bunn
Mrs Betty Gaston
Mrs Jennie Loriston-Clarke MBE FBHS
Mrs Diana Martin-Bird FBHS
Clive Milkins
Major WL Thompson MVO, MBE, DCM
A Selection Panel, Chaired by Patrick Print FBHS (Chairman
of The British Horse Society) and comprising the Chairman
of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), Chairmen of BEF
Member Bodies (and their corresponding bodies in Northern
Ireland), and the Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry,
met at Stoneleigh to decide which three names should be submitted
to the BHS Trustees for the final decision.
The first recipient of the Award will be announced in the
Spring.
Patrick Print said: "This prestigious
new Award provides a further welcome opportunity to celebrate
outstanding achievement in equestrianism. Each Nominee, in
his or her own way, can be held up as an exemplar of personal
achievement combined with a commitment to give something back
to the sport."
BEF Chairman Hugh Thomas said: "As
our discussions progressed it became clear to the Panel that
every one of the Nominees deserves public recognition for
his or her outstanding services to equestrianism. This made
for a difficult decision, but in the end we were able to agree
three whose contribution was truly exceptional."
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