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The Board 2009 - 2010
The Board of the BSHA currently consists of 15 directors together with a non-voting Treasurer and meetings are also generally attended by the President of the Association. Board members are elected by the members to hold office for three year terms after which, should they wish, they are eligible to stand for re-election.
The Board conducts the business of the Association on behalf of its members. The current President is Miss Stella Harries and the Vice Presidents are Mrs N C Pease, Miss Valerie Millwood, Mrs Anna Hawkins and Mrs Adrianne Smyth.
Sarah Carey. Sarah shows hacks, riding horses and young stock. Sarah organises the  BSHA Northern Fundraising Luncheon and as an amateur/home producer herself is committed to the amateur membership and keen to involve the younger members within the Society.
Sarah and her mother take responsibility for all the Associations’ trophies at the Championships and the AGM. ‘I am committed to furthering the showing of young stock under the Associations’ rules and look forward to nurturing a greater awareness and participation in that area for our members'
Area of Responsibility – In Hand Chairman – tasked with raising the profile of in hand showing and the production of the young horse
Jo Clutton. Jo has had a lifelong passion for horses and has successfully shown in Riding Horse, Si de Saddle, Cob and, latterly, Maxi Cob classes being fortunate to breed some successful show horses from her Riding Horse mare. She has travelled extensively and lived in Germany.
Jo was a serving member of Belvoir Pony Club Committee for 6 years and was involved with the BSPS in Lincolnshire. She was the governor of two schools: one in Lincolnshire and one in Sussex. As a teacher, she headed up a number of Teams both on the sporting side and training; working closely with British Airways and Tescos developing educational models and winning a prize for working with industry. Jo has organised events, arts festivals and literary awards.
‘My objectives are to give membership the opportunity to communicate ideas in an open atmosphere and to make full use of technology for enhanced communications, reduction of administration costs and to develop members knowledge through training’.
Areas of responsibility – News and Magazine/Southern Spring Show committee.
David Curtis. David has been a member of the Board for a number of years having served both as Vice  Chairman and Chairman. David is a great supporter of the Championship show having been Show Director for a number of years.
David, his wife Deborah and family show riding horses and hacks and enjoy breeding and producing their own young stock. In addition they are involved in showing hunters and have a wide interest in many aspects of the horse showing scene, but are not involved professionally.
Ian Darcy. Ian has spent five years on the Board. He has been involved in showing since his daughter’s  first pony, some 30 years ago. He has been trying to find a balance between his business career and showing throughout that time and has found that he is now starting all over again with his two Grandsons Callam and Sam.
Although his 5 years on the board have passed quickly, Ian says: ‘I feel that great progress had been made and that the Board now has the right people to move the Society forward with pace and momentum to become the number one showing society.’
Area of responsibility – BSHA Dope Testing Officer, Business Management
Walter Gilbey. Walter was first appointed President then elected to the Board. Walter has wide  business and political experience and is also Past President and Council Member of the Shire Horse Society, Chairman of the London Harness Horse Parade, Treasurer of the Masters of Drag Hounds and Bloodhounds Association and attends the new Showing Council as its rapporteur.
Walter shows Cobs and Coloured Horses.
‘I consistently aim to achieve the maximum efficiency in the BSHA’s administration; control/reduce the costs and red tape affecting Members; and to have fairness in judging and all matters concerning Members
Stella Harries – President since 2008 Stella began her illustrious showing career riding her  Godmothers’ Kavora ponies including winning Richmond Royal Horse Show at the age of 11 yrs on Kavora Chips and being a champion at HOYS on two occasions.
Stella has produced many top class ponies and horses including the legendary Pollyanna ridden by Ally Pattinson and the hack Ridgewood Venture, winner of the Winston Churchill trophy at HOYS and of course Brown Buzzard produced for 15yr Katherine Cooper.
‘I appreciate that I have been lucky enough to have had great owners who have trusted me with the production of some really lovely horses’
Nigel Hollings – Chairman, Nigel has ridden and produced many champions in the show ring from  Ponies up to Heavyweight Hunters including the Riding Horse “Fair Breeze” Champion HOYS and Supreme Champion Show Horse in 1989. In addition to this his up to date tally of ponies/horses which he has either ridden, bred owned and produced is HOYS – 18 winners and RIHS – over 35 winners
Nigel enjoys judging both nationally and internationally, and is on the panels of nine different horse and pony societies. In addition to officiating at HOYS and RIHS on several occasions, judging appointments have also taken him around the world, including top shows in Australia, South Africa and Ireland.
He has also been a BSPS council member for 24 years, and is currently an executive member and chairman of judges’ selection. In addition to being chairman of BSHA, Nigel is also a council member and disciplinary chairman of CHAPS and a former council member of SHB (GB). Nigel has written four books on showing and reports for Horse and Hound.
“I feel very honoured and privileged to have been appointed the Association’s first Northern Chairman and will continue to work hard for all our members.
These are very exciting times for the Association and under the guidance of the current, highly experienced Board the BSHA will continue to grow and provide many new innovations for its membership “
David Ingle David is the newest member to the Board, not having served before. He spent his  formative years in North Lincolnshire and now lives in Northamptonshire. His current position, as Manager of Weatherbys Chase, means he is able to work within an industry that has always been a source of personal pleasure. He has, in the last 6 years, played a significant part in the modernisation of Point-to-Point Racing and its administration. He has also been responsible for the recreation of a company that crucially services the sport. Key areas, for which he is best regarded, are transparency, accessibility, and integrity.
Formerly a successful Point-to-Point and Amateur Rider, David was also an accomplished Racehorse Trainer (both Amateur and Professional) and breeder, with close associations to the competition world. Also on the Judging Panel of SHBGB, David has judged internationally as well as domestically with HOYS, RIHS, Dublin, Burghley and South Africa amongst his list of previous appointments.
“I love the judging, it’s a total honour to do it. I will be cutting back a little on the number of appointments I take, as work becomes ever more demanding. But, with the recent appointment to the Board of the BSHA I will still be able to take a close interest in things and make a contribution to the future. I was thrilled to be asked to stand for the election and, having been successful, I am looking forward to meeting more Members throughout the coming year.”
Jo Jenkins. Jo is the Judges Panel for Sports Horse (GB) and BSPA in addition to the BSHA. Having  had so much fun from the showing of her horses and it was this that prompted Jo to join the Board of the BSHA.
‘In my opinion it is one of the most forward thinking Adult Showing Associations and thanks to the enthusiastic members it just gets better’. I have been showing as an adult since the mid 1980’s. I have always produced our own horses and so have experienced the ‘highs and lows’ that we all go thru!'
‘One of my main duties on the Board is assisting in the organization of ‘The Nat Champs’ as everyone calls them. This really is the Jewel in the Associations Crown in my opinion. The National Championship Show just gets better and better and we have been very lucky in having some fantastic Show Directors. I am so pleased that many of my ideas for new classes have proved popular with everybody. The dressage section, working cob grand prix and pairs all seem to have gone down well!’
Area of responsibility – Southern Spring Lunch / Liaison with Addington Manor/Searching out new showing opportunities and classes
John Keen. John is a true amateur having always produced and ridden from home; he qualified three  horses for the Foxhunter final and competed in the Leading show jumper and King George Cup and the European Eventing championships. John was the co-organiser of the Lonsdale and Fulmer shows, instigated insurance for judges and has organised seminars and assessment days at his home.
‘I strongly feel that judges should be accountable for their decisions and respected for their knowledge and achievements in the equestrian field. They should have the ability to judge horses rather than riders or producers to ensure preservation of true type and members’ confidence. I am always happy to speak to members, who are our association, but must remind them that board members have only one vote on each issue.’
Sue Kenny. Sue joined the Board in 2007 and has a special interest in supporting and promoting  amateur owners and riders. Sue initiated the HP and Amateur Horse of the Year awards at the Championship show this year.
Sue serves on 6 judging panels but does not compete under BSHA rules keeping only one show horse, currently a hunter, which usually doubles up as her winter hedge hopper too. Using her business background she is working towards the implementation of new office systems and updating the website with a view to improving communications and efficiency in the office.
‘I am a great believer in increased communication and openness and will continue to strive to bring those qualities to the Association, improving the database and using the website in particular to provide a quality information service to reach all levels of the membership.’
Area of responsibility – Southern Vice Chairman, Website, news articles / Southern Spring Show committee
Charles le Moignan. Charles was born and educated in Jersey and spent several seasons with Stella  Harries learning a huge amount regarding the production of show horses, After that he returned to Jersey where he produced horses for showing, show jumping and point to pointing racing until in 1987 he met his wife Hilary and moved to England.
‘We have been producing show horses now for the past 20 years, thankfully with some success. I have been on the BSHA board for the past 9 years were I have seen many positive changes! I still feel much excitement for the future of the BSHA which I firmly believe is the number one adult showing association - I am excited by the new training initiatives and look forward to the future with enthusiasm’.
Area of Responsibility - Northern Vice Chairman – Training Initiatives
Sue Phillips. Sue is an amateur owner rider who says she is lucky enough to keep her horses at  home on the farm and her horses are totally home produced. In her words: this means all my mistakes are my own, but I've had great fun making them. I joined the BSHA 12 years ago when my husband bought, what will probably be, my cob of a life time, Goldburg. Through competing him I made a great many new friends and found I really enjoyed showing.
At a time when the amateurs where not represented on the board I was encouraged to stand for election and have very much enjoyed my six years in office. I am the Coordinator with Grandstand Media for HOYS, sponsorship organiser for the National Championship Show and HOYS and as past secretary am on organising committee of BSHA Spring Show and have instigated the Maxi cob class at the RIHS.
‘If you have time to commit and want to have an input into the future of your association, then why not bite the bullet like me and stand for election. It's really not that scary and you may, like me, enjoy it!’
Area of Responsibility – Sponsorship & Southern Spring Show Committee, Coordinator with Grandstand Media
Sue Rawding. Sue has been on the Judges Panel for over 27 years and during that time has judged at  all the major shows, including Royal International, Royal Windsor and Horse of the Year Show. With husband John she has produced many winning horses – hunters, in-hand and ridden, cobs and riding horses. Many of these horses have been homebred from their former stud at Church Farm.
‘I have been a board member of the BSHA for over twelve years and during that time I have always strived to maintain complete impartiality and transparency in all my dealings for the Association. During my time as a Board member my attendance at meetings has been extremely high. In recent years it has been my responsibility to organise the Assessment Days for potential new judges for the Association, together with their follow-up procedure.’
Sue is the BSHA’s new representative on the Showing Council from November 09 taking over the role from Adrianne Smyth.
Simon Somers. Simon has served the Board as its representative at the JMB for a number of years.  Simon is a judge on many other panels, having officiated throughout the country and abroad he enjoys instructing and helping young riders, and Simon also works as a BHS City & Guilds Assessor.
Area of Responsibility – Simon is currently the Board’s JMB representative and the Championship Show Director.
Peter Warren – Treasurer and Company Secretary Peter lives on the Isle of Wight with his wife Wendy who shows cobs. Peter’s particular hobby is dressage and having already successfully produced one horse to qualify for and to compete at the Regional Finals he is currently looking for another young dressage horse to produce and compete.
Edward Young. Born and brought up in County Durham Edward showed as a child and later enjoyed show jumping and team chasing. Edward read law at Manchester University, qualified as a Barrister  and practiced on the North East Circuit for about 10 years.
During that time he started to show again as an amateur, the horses being produced by Colin Rose and his mother. In 1997 he gave up his practice and moved to Ashbourne in Derbyshire to produce horses and ponies.
‘In an attempt to have a life outside horses I am a season ticket holder at St James Park (Newcastle United to the uninitiated) and I race pigeons.’
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Association runs its very popular National Championship Show at the end of the Summer, which features many additional classes such as the Best Trained Hack, Cob or Riding Horse, Pairs and Working Cob and Riding Horse Classes with jumping.