Harvey Smith was honoured by British Showjumping

Harvey Smith was honoured by British Showjumping

British Showjumping presents annual awards

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

12 April 2010 11:29

Harvey Smith, Ben Maher and Geoff Billington were among the great show jumpers honoured at a special award ceremony last week.

The British Showjumping Awards Ball was held at the NEC Hilton Metropole on April 6, with more than 500 guests.

There were 11 awards, including:

Best Pony Rider of the Year - Jessica Mendoza (Chippenham, Wilts)

Best Rider Under 21 (on horses) - Jemma Kirk (B’Oness, West Lothian)

Members’ Personality of the Year - Geoff Billington (Nantwich, Cheshire)

Riders' Rider of the Year - Ben Maher (Bishops Stortford, Herts.)

International Horse/Rider Combination - Ben Maher & Robin Hood W

Area/ International Points Winner - Helen Tredwell (Finmere, Bucks.)

Members' Show Venue of the Year - Ingliston Country Club & Equestrian Centre

Members' County Show of the Year - Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate

Breeders' Award - Old Lodge

British Showjumping Coach of the Year - Susie Gibson (Warrington, Cheshire)

Lifetime Achievement & Services to Showjumping - Harvey Smith (Bingley, West Yorkshire)