The Queen’s Award for Equestrianism presented to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Her Majesty The Queen presented HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh with the prestigious British Horse Society Queen’s Award for Equestrianism at the Royal Windsor Horse Show today (8 May).
The Award, which is made on the recommendation of the Trustees of The British Horse Society, is "For Outstanding Services to Equestrianism".
BHS Chairman Patrick Print FBHS said: "The Duke of Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history of service to the horse industry, including a lengthy term as President of the FEI.
“Although he is perhaps most widely known for his contribution to the sport of competitive carriage driving - a sport he largely invented - His Royal Highness has always been an enthusiastic supporter of the Riding for the Disabled Association and The Pony Club, founding the Prince Philip Cup for Pony Club Mounted Games.
“Few people can claim to have been so closely and productively involved in so many aspects of equestrianism.”
The Duke of Edinburgh was selected from nine nominees submitted by member bodies of the British Equestrian Federation. The other nominees were: Lars Goran (Yogi) Breisner, Douglas H D Bunn, Mrs Catriona Cook, Miss Desi Dillingham, Hamish John Lochore, Mrs Dawn Wofford, Di Redfern and Major W.L. Thompson MVO, MBE, DCM.
The nine names were reduced to a shortlist of three by a selection committee chaired by Patrick Print FBHS (Chairman of The British Horse Society) and comprising the Chairman of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), Chairmen of BEF Member Bodies, and the Commanding Officer of the Household Cavalry. The final choice was made by the BHS Board of Trustees.
