Tom Searle is the BHS Young Instructor of the Year 2007
Tom Searle from Gloucestershire was named as the BHS Young
Instructor of the Year at Warwickshire College on Thursday,
25 October 2007.
Jane Goldsmith FBHS, Jennie Loriston–Clarke FBHS and
Margaret Linington–Payne BHSI and BHS Director of Standards,
judged the final of the competition, which is sponsored by
South Essex Insurance Brokers.
Tom, who is 24 and holds the BHSII qualification, successfully
competed against nine other finalists, all of whom had qualified
at regional competitions held at BHS Approved Centres throughout
2007. Tom’s regional qualifier was at Liege Manor Equestrian
Centre, South Wales in August.
Tom said: "I think the BHS Young Instructor of the Year
competition gives much needed direction to people like myself
and I am delighted to have won it.
"It was only right at the end when things had gone well
and I had enjoyed the whole day, that I allowed myself to
hope I could win."
All of the finalists were required to teach private lessons
lasting 30 minutes in both dressage and show jumping, and
deliver a practical stable management lecture to a group of
three students. Finalists also had to complete an interview
with the BHS Communications Executive.
Jane Goldsmith FBHS said: "The standard of the ten finalists
was excellent but it was Tom’s enthusiasm and committed
approach to his teaching which won the judges over."
Margaret Linington–Payne, BHS Director of Standards,
said: "Tom showed that he had clearly thought out and
planned his lecture topic. His technical knowledge and understanding
of the topic which covered assessing the fitness and condition
of a horse was excellent."
Sam Whale, BHS Training Executive, said: "The programme
is continually being developed to assist with the progression
of BHS Instructors knowledge and skills. The introduction
of the lecture topic this year ensured that the finalists
were assessed in all key areas."
The 2008 Competition will begin in spring next year. Each
applicant must hold a minimum of the BHS Preliminary Teaching
Test and be 30 years or under on 1 January 2008. Dates for
regional qualifiers will be released by the end of December
2007.
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