Ben Maher collects trio of awards at BS ball

The world number 1 showjumper Ben Maher was honoured at the British Showjumping (BS) awards ball last Tuesday (8, October), taking home a hat-trick of trophies.

The European individual silver medallist was voted riders’ rider of the year, members’ personality of the year and he and Jane Clark’s mare Cella were voted international combination of the year.

The other big winner was the Bunn family, whose All England Jumping Course won the members’ show venue of the year and the Longines Royal International Horse Show was declared members’ show of the year.

An emotional tribute was paid to Michael Mac, who was presented with the BS award for his services to the sport.

Jennifer Donald

H&H showjumping editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.