The British Horse Society Scotland Searches for

Scotland's Most Popular Riding Instructor

In 2005 BHS Scotland was donated a trophy to be presented to the riding instructor who is voted the most popular by their pupils. 

The Farney Grange Trophy is a valuable bespoke piece of artwork, which anyone would be delighted to have on his or her mantelpiece for a year, and the winner will be chosen purely by popular vote.

To nominate your favourite riding instructor, who must on the BHS Register of Instructors, you are simply asked to send their name and a short statement (no more than 50 words) describing why your instructor is the best. Previous winners cannot be nominated a second time.

This is a great opportunity for those instructors who are out teaching their pupils in all weathers in all types of schools.  It's not just for the upper echelons, but for the grass roots instructors where most of the BHS and Riding Club members and their horses get their education.

The instructor with the most votes wins. BHS Scotland Chairman, Loraine Young said: "This trophy will recognise instructors who are kind, enthusiastic and inspiring and also those who pass on wisdom and produce results, anyone winning the Farney Grange Trophy will indeed be honoured and BHS Scotland is pleased to be able to administer such a positive prize that recognises excellence."

Nominations for the second winner should be sent to: BHS Scotland Chairman, Mrs Loraine Young Carsegowniemuir, Aberlemno, Forfar, DD8 3PB or emailed to Ronnie_Loraine@btinternet.com and should be received by the end of November.  The award will be formally presented at the BHS Scotland AGM on |Monday 8th December.

Past Winners

2005 – Yvonne Macfarlane BHSI (Falkirk)

2006 – Hamish Cameron BHSII (Angus)

2007 – Jean Stephen BHSI (Aberdeenshire)