last updated on June 15, 2010 15:49

Alongside the AGM, British Dressage was delighted to award certificates to 20 individuals and show centres to thank them for their commitment and efforts on behalf of dressage as voted for by BD members. Congratulations and thank you to the following winners who often go that extra mile to help make our wonderful sport all it is.

Certificates were presented by BD Chairman Jennie Loriston-Clarke.

Volunteer Award Winners
Awarded for the contribution they make to the dressage scene through their hadwork and often unsung efforts.

Paul Hayler
For going above and beyond the call of duty, to make the eastern region superb. Always helpful, insightful, fair and has never ending energy and enthusiasm. He comes up with loads of great ideas, helps other committee members, teaches BYRDS and seniors, and is helping with organizing the Home International. He really motivates our riders, and has made Senior Training in the region the success it is today by his enthusiasm and energy.
EAST

Claire Moir
The outstanding contribution she has made to BYRDS SW over past 8 years is beyond description, we can never thank her enough.
SOUTH WEST

Tessa Thorne


Tessa works endlessly and tirelessly to support the riders and RDO within the region and senior training would not be where it is without her. 
SOUTH WEST

 

Joyce Head

Joyce's passion and dedication to judges and BD has been outstanding throughout the year. 
CENTRAL

Andrea Hessay

Is supportive, enthusiastic and is always there come rain or shine to help out in the region for no personal gain other than the love of dressage 
CENTRAL

 

Mike Cline-Hughes

His contribution and endless hard work to produce our newsletters has been amazing - he is happy, motivated and approachable on marketing committee & produces our newsletter, so interesting and professional - makes excellent reading
NORTH WEST

Amanda Coleman
A founder member of a new initiative in NW region to set up a marketing group in 2008, Amanda is responsible for our editorial coverage which includes articles on BEF website and in a variety of regional publications. Amanda works closely with Mike to ensure maximum coverage of regional events and has recently agreed to write pieces for the BD mag.
NORTH WEST

Angela McKinna
Went above and beyond the call of duty at the Scottish Senior Home International in 2009.
Scotland

Janet Ramsden
Coordinating 2 weekly training sessions for Borders BYRDS
Scotland

Carolyn Evans
For her wonderful support to the BYRDS Wales, she is always there for us and always ready to listen and help as well as being great fun.
WALES

Sally Smith
For 20 years plus stewarding, writing, and scoring at various BD competitions and in 2009 working tirelessly for 3 days both at Area Festival and Home International
WALES

Marion Pace
Always very can do and accommodating to beginners and the more experienced alike. Seems to attract and keep recognised judges and has been very influential in the regional BYRDS programme.
SOUTHERN

Mary-Anne Horn
For her unfailing support of the region her innovative approach to raising the profile of the region and her loyalty to the committee and the sport.
SOUTHERN

Emma Alcock

Is on the Northern region marketing committee and has launched Northern region twitter, regularly comes up with fab new ideas to trial and works hard every quarter on the design and presentation of the Northern e-newsletter.
NORTH

Diann Carpenter

For excellent BYRDS help, support and organisation. Diann has helped with admin, organization of BYRDS events throughout the year and has extensive knowledge of the BD rule book! 
NORTH

Young Volunteer Award Winners

Marnie Winyard

Brilliant and very helpful with BYRDS Marnie assists with activities around the region despite her own horse being sidelined. 
CENTRAL

Samantha Collins
Sam has been a BYRDS rider for years, and now that her mum Eleanor has taken over as BYRDS rep, she has really helped out, coming to most events, sending out emails, spending both days at camp helping and also helping run our showcase evening, writing for judges etc
EAST

Show Award Winners
Awarded on the basis of atmosphere, efficiency, including the speed at which results are put up, and the quality of facilities

College EC - Keysoe 

Very Friendly and helpful, good surfaces, fantastic stewards and fab food. Patsy and the team work tirelessly to put on fabulous shows - especially the inter regionals. Always friendly and helpful, great atmosphere, brilliant surfaces and yummy food and very accommodating organisers. A truly five star venue - a gold standard for other venues to try to obtain. Super surfaces, amazing canteen, friendly welcome.

Kingswood EC

Efficient, clean, well organised, friendly, good food, parking and surfaces. Smart café, warm, good viewing, scores almost immediately visible on TV screens in café and office. Well set out arenas for festivals, an excellent centre and organiser who continues to develop and enhance our regional Pet Plan Festivals through innovative ideas and technology. The 1st Petplan Equine Area Festival to have a live webcam! They run excellent comps throughout the year continually asking for feedback to ensure they are providing what our members want.

Patchetts EC

Superb organisation - great atmosphere. I went to regionals for the first time and despite shocking bad weather the centre made us welcome, were very efficient with scores and had good facilities, loos etc.