Horse Dialog Equestrian Club of the Year 2020

This award is to celebrate the  organisations that bring riders together  and best supports them in achieving  their goals – changing riders’ experiences  for the better

The shortlist has been chosen and voting for this award is open for one week only, until 11.59pm on 5 November, in accordance with these terms and conditions.

Members’ best moments of 2020: “This was due to be a big year for the club, celebrating our 60th anniversary. However, Covid-19 altered our plans. We have not had the year we planned, but we have been able run training and shows under the new regulations. We are proud to be able to offer our members activities so they have been able to get out and about and enjoy their horses and forget their troubles in these difficult times.

“One of our favourite moments was the Zoom meeting to kick off three days of fun for virtual junior camp, when the children saw each other for the first time since before lockdown. Their smiles and delight at seeing their friends and meeting each others’ hobby horses were enchanting. Other highlights include taking part in hobby-horse dressage and cross-country in their gardens, and the 1,500-mile Strava challenge, in which our members, families and friends smashed the target, walking, cycling and running over 2,000 miles in a week, raising more than £2,000 for our local children’s hospice.”

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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.