PRESS RELEASE

Date: 25 October 2004

The British Horse Society’s President, Noel Edmonds presents the prestigious BHS Awards in London.

President of The British Horse Society (BHS), Noel Edmonds, will present the Society’s Annual Awards at Saddlers’ Hall, Gutter Lane, London on Thursday 4 November, by kind permission of the Worshipful Company of Saddlers.

Each year the BHS presents awards to individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution in training, education, safety, access and welfare. The BHS awards are highly regarded in the horse world and highlight the tremendous amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure a better understanding of equestrian needs.

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to thank the people who have made such an outstanding contribution to the work of the BHS in 2004”, said Noel Edmonds. “Their efforts have not only helped the BHS in its invaluable work, but have also assisted horses and riders throughout the UK. The BHS depends upon people such as these and it is therefore appropriate that they be publicly recognised by the whole equestrian industry.”

Also in attendance will be the winner of the BHS Summer Raffle, Mr Pete Cornish, who wins an amazing £1,500 cash prize.

List of Recipients:

Access Award

For the BHS member who has done most for equestrian access

Mrs Susie and Mr Marcus Bicknell - Buckinghamshire

Access Award

For the local Authority most active in opening up equestrian routes

Cambridgeshire County Council

Access Award

For the National Park most active in opening up equestrian routes

Exmoor National Park

BRC Life Vice President’s Award

Mr Tony Vaughan France - Somerset

BRC Long Service Award

Mrs Jane Carter - Leicestershire

Leo Harris Award

For outstanding service to the riding club movement

Mrs Rosemary Batten - Northamptonshire

Overseas Award

In recognition of service to the BHS Overseas

Mr Nick Rodgers – Hong Kong

Safety Award

For the person, persons or community group who have done most to promote equestrian safety

Thames Valley Police Mounted Division - Buckinghamshire

Sefton Awards (3)

For services to the cause of equestrian safety

Mrs Diana Wilson - Northumberland

Mrs Annie Lovell - Devon

Mrs Amanda King - Berkshire

The BHS Silver Stirrup

In recognition of support for young riders

The Worshipful Company of Saddlers

The Bodynfoel Award

For the person who has done the most to promote The British Horse Society

Mr Robert & Mrs Sylvia Sullivan-Tailyour - Wiltshire

Trainers Award

For the person who has made an outstanding contribution to equestrian training

Mrs Pammy Hutton - Gloucestershire

Welfare Award

For contribution to equine welfare over many years

Mr Tony Lowe – Head of section, Animal Health, c/o Rotherham Borough Council Environmental Health Department

Welfare Award

For outstanding dedication to equine welfare

Mr Tony Bradley - Shropshire

Welfare Award

For extraordinary assistance by others to equine welfare

Mr John Prince – Thurrock Council

Inspector Andy Norton – Essex Police

Welfare Award

For best achievement to advance welfare of all equines

Mr John Greenway MP

Journalists and photographers wishing to attend the BHS November Awards ceremony should contact the BHS Media Office in the first instance.

For further information contact the BHS Media Office

Tel: 08701 208880, Fax: 01926 707746