Industry Awards For Top easibed Yards - 21st December 2007
Two grooms who work with two of easibed’s international sponsored riders, have been awarded top accolades for their outstanding contribution to the equestrian world.
Jenny Ellis, travelling groom for International Dressage rider Richard Davison as well as other International Show Jumpers, scooped the first prize in the prestigious Kuster BEF Groom Award, presented by the British Equestrian Federation.
In third place was Kate Lawrance, who grooms for International Show Jumper Di Lampard.
Jenny received her award earlier this month (Dec) at Olympia, the London International Horse Show. She secured the top spot following a shortlist selection via nominations, followed by a judging day where she was interviewed by racing commentator Richard Pitman and International dressage rider Sandy Phillips.
Jenny has worked with horses for more than 30 years, both as veterinary nurse and groom, and has also been instrumental in supporting and developing other younger, less experienced grooms. She made it through to the shortlist thanks to nominations from International Dressage rider Richard Davison, International Show Jumper John Whitaker and Para – Equestrian Dressage rider Simon Laurens, all of whom were full of praise for the work Jenny did for them and the support she showed her colleagues.
As Richard commented: “Jenny is wonderful with horses and so experienced in all aspects of horsemanship. She remains very encouraging to younger, less experienced grooms and has worked very hard to raise the status of grooms within the industry. She is fully deserving of this accolade.”
Jenny’s expert skills have also been recognised by the World Class Programme where she has supported the development of more inexperienced grooms. She was also the official stable manager for the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
Third placed Kate Lawrance has worked at Di Lampard’s show jumping yard for less than a year. Running the team, Kate’s duties range from driving the lorries to carrying out prescribed physiotherapy on horses that require it. She was nominated by horse owner David Hill, and Di Lampard who said: “I had no hesitation to nominate Kate, because she is 100 percent dedicated to her horses. They and their welfare come before everything else. She is thoroughly reliable and always cheerful, no matter what happens.”
Jenny won £1,000 of holiday vouchers, plus the Smash Hit Bronze Trophy which she will get to keep for a year, while Kate received a cheque for £200.
Ellen Whitaker was also in the news, securing the nomination for the Top Young Rider Award, presented by Petplan Equine at the British Equestrian Writers’ Association annual awards.
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