South West Members Council
Members Council Positions
NOMINATIONS
SOUTH WEST
RIDER
Kirsty Pearce (80748) -
Proposed by Jon Hyams (111975) Seconded by Emma Salway (123318)
Resume: Having been a member of BS for over 30 years I have gained experience at all levels of junior and senior show jumping. I am currently competing from Novice to Grand Prix with horses and so have an understanding of what is needed to help with our sport. One guideline does not suit everybody and so we need to cater separately for the likes of the weekend rider juggling education/work with what they love as they are the backbone of the sport and the thriving professional rider looking to be our next Olympian as they will promote the commercial interest to a wider audience. Show jumping should be enjoyable for all of us and I feel that I can help to try and achieve this, I attend many shows each year within our region so I will always be available for you to approach to discuss anything first-hand.
Kaylie Perring (105336) -
Proposed by Lesley Aitken (76180) Seconded by Rachael Aitken (67619)
Resume: I am passionate about and committed to showjumping. I am an amateur rider and currently compete most weekends up to 1.25m and therefore I know the sport well. I have produced horses from novice to this level. I have been a member of British Showjumping for a number of years. I am a Fantastic advocate for developing the sport further and encouraging other people to participate through the endless enthusiasm. I am unbiased and have no vested interest, a great negotiator and experienced in drawing up and implementing strategy. I am great at networking and talking to people, obtaining their views and collating this into meaningful feedback.
OFFICIAL
Claire Forgacs (75304) -
Proposed by Amanda Oram (97531) Seconded by Brian Palmer (13375)
Resume: I have been a member of British Showjumping since 1980 when I was 9. In Juniors I competed on the Nations cup team as well as HOYS and Hickstead. I then moved to horses and jumped nationally up to 1.30m. I started judging in 2003 and coursebuilding in 2005. I am now a full Judge and Median Course Designer. I was the Olympic Course Designer for Modern Pentathlon and have assisted at all the major shows in the country. I have also been on the Wiltshire Area Committee for the past five years.
Paul Urch (13603) -
Proposed by Helen Gallop (16926) Seconded by Pierre Baber (12751)
Resume: I am sure a number of you will already be aware of me, but for those of you who don't here's a quick resume. I have been a member of BS for 34 years and have competed at pony, young rider and senior level. I served on the Avon & Somerset area committee for ten years, helping to bring the area funds into a healthy balance! I am still a competitor (having just returned from the national amateur finals) a course builder and a judge. I was instrumental in bringing BS jumping back to Badgworth Arena after an absence of many years. On top of that I have encouraged a number of venues within the south west to stage BS shows and have assisted them in the running until they became established. I am excited by this new BS structure and believe if we all pull together we can improve showjumping for all levels which would surely benefit everyone.
SHOW ORGANISER
Helen Gallop (16926) -
Proposed by James Loffet (12036) Seconded by Gill Loffet (12034)
Resume: I am an Associate Course Builder who has show jumped to 1.40m. I have 2 daughters who have both competed in Juniors through to Seniors. I have set up and run my own business for 34 years, including running a busy show centre with over 160 shows a year. I have also achieved my BHSI , am a BHS examiner and have been Chairman of the Lantra Equine Group Committee. I have taken our NVQ training provision, through 3 Ofsted inspections, with the highest grade 1 being awarded each time. I have learnt a great deal about running a business over the years and I would like to use this experience and business ethos to help British Showjumping continue to move forwards in providing a service to the members, our customers.
Emma Vine (13448) -
Proposed by Mandy Frost (17797) Seconded by Sarah George (58586)
Resume: Current Full jumping member. Been involved with horses for over twenty years in many different aspects. Now running Bicton Arena Equestrian Centre which hold British Showjumping shows each month of the year, including six multi day, multi ring shows.
MEMBER
Marion Clark (18592) -
Proposed by James Johnson (109081) Seconded by Wendy Johnson (109080)
Resume: I have been a British Showjumping member for over 40 years, firstly as a rider and now as a young horse producer/breeder and coach. I have competed to Area Trial level and qualified for the Foxhunter Final in the 1980’s and now I coach horses and riders up to 1.40m level, as well as produce my own home bred horses. I am on the Devon Area Committee. I have seen how the sport has changed both for the good and the bad over the years. Because of my depth of knowledge within all aspects of British Showjumping I appreciate the wants and needs of all members from grass roots upwards for the future of the sport and I am prepared to stand up and fight their corner for them.
Alexandra Coats (111828) -
Proposed by Samantha Pepperall (13848) Seconded by Sally East (119097)
Resume: Prior to joining British Showjumping 9 years ago I have grown up involved in equestrian sport, competing through the Pony Club, Eventing and Showjumping in New Zealand. I have been involved in sport internationally as a competitor, a coach and in an organising capacity. I currently compete at varying levels from British Novice through to 1.40m as an owner/rider. I produce my own horses, work full time in primary and secondary education and feel I can offer an understanding and positive representation as a member of the British Showjumping Members Council. I am not a full-time professional rider however I do compete nationwide throughout both seasons, therefore I feel I will represent the point of view of members with experience and knowledge of British Showjumping. I am a very approachable person who attends area shows, supports local venues and is a member that has the sport and its development at heart.
Nicola Florence (15041) -
Proposed by Gillian Walker (10685) Seconded by Peter Harris (10582)
Resume: I consider that I have the experience and knowledge of showjumping to be an active, committed member of the Members Council for the following reasons:- Active Jumping member for over 50 years, Qualified UKCC Level 3 Coach (2009), Lead Coach Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, Member of Area Committees, Own several home bred young showjumpers. The above involvement in British Showjumping keeps me actively involved with current riders and their issues. This will enable me to bring ideas to the table in terms of strategy for the future of the sport. It will also enable me to accurately represent the riders views on current issues and report back to them of developments.