Young Professional's Award

This innovative and exciting scheme, launched in 2009, is all about finding talented young people who have what it takes to forge a successful career within the dressage industry. It isn't necessarily about discovering the best rider - it's about discovering those with the dedication, talent and qualities to be the complete professional.

2012/2013 Workshop
The YPA Workshop for candidates interested in applying for the 2012/2013 Young Professionals Award will take place on Wednesday 16 May 2012. The day will be held in the Lecture Theatre at the BHS HQ, Abbey Park, Stoneleigh from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. The format will include workshops on how to put your CV and DVD together, self-employment, interview techniques and UKCC. The cost is £25 per person and includes lunch.
Kindly sponsored by Core Context Consulting Ltd
 
YPA Workshop Poster
YPA Workshop Application Form

2012/2013 BD Young Professionals Award
Applications are invited from young people working with horses who are able to demonstrate a commitment to a future in dressage.

Criteria for 2012
Letter for applicants
Application form
YPA poster 2012

Successful applicants will be invited to one of three following interactive training days:
Wednesday 3 October - Peter Storr at Peasebrook Farm, Worcestershire
Thursday 4 October - Carl Hester at Oakelbrook Mill, Gloucestershire
Wednesday 10 October - Paul Hayler at Jubilee Farm, Essex

Two riders from each training day will go through to the prestigious final which takes place in March 2013 at The Talland School of Equitation. The Final is kindly sponsored by Core Context Consulting Ltd 

Young Professionals Award 2011/2012
The results from the Young Professionals Award Final at The Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire on 19 March 2012 are as follows:

1st Alex Hardwick
From Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. Qualified at Oakelbrook Mill, Glos.
£4000 Grant & £100 Saddlery Voucher from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

2nd Beth Miller
From Yate, Bristol. Qualified at Oakelbrook Mill, Glos.
£2000 Grant

3rd Charlie Sawyer
From Blandford Forum, Dorset. Qualified at Jubilee Farm, Essex.
£1000 Grant

Runners up
Katie Bailey
From Newent, Glos. Qualified at Peasbrook Farm, Worcs.

Lucy Cartwright
From Hawksbury Upton, Glos. Qualified at Peasbrook Farm, Worcs.

Benjamin Franklin
From Little Billing, Northants. Qualified at Oakelbrook Mill, Glos.

Kim Seaby
From Headley, Berks. Qualified at Jubilee Farm, Essex.

Each runner up received a £100 Grant.

Young Professionals Award 2010/2011
The results from the Young Professionals Award Final at The Talland School of Equitation, Gloucestershire on 7 March 2011 are as follows:

Each runner up received a £100 Grant.

1st Laura Jarvis
From Sandiacre, Nottingham. Qualified at Aspen Grove, Oxon.
£4,000 Grant & Double Bridle from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

2nd Amy Blount
From Stockbridge, Hants. Qualified at Combridge Farm, Staffs.
£2,000 Grant & £40 Saddlery Voucher from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

3rd Sophie Barker
From Yarm, Stockton on Tees. Qualified at Combridge Farm, Staffs.
£1,000 Grant & £40 Saddlery Voucher from the Worshipful Company of Saddlers

For any queries or further information, please contact Sharon Weir or Ann Morton: 02476 698834.