BEF presents Medals of Honour at European Championships
Sunday 30 August 2009
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) presented six BEF Medals of Honour during the evening performance of the Alltech FEI European Dressage and Jumping Championships on Thursday 27th August. The medals recognise outstanding achievement and contribution to the International equestrian world.
The medals were presented to:
- Sophie Christiansen – Para-Equestrian Dressage
- Tina Cook – British Eventing
- Bob Ellis – British Show Jumping
- Emma Hindle – British Dressage
- Simon Laurens – Para-Equestrian Dressage
- Maggie Maguire – Endurance GB
The BEF Medal of Honour is primarily an award designed to recognise activities connected with international endeavour in relation to equestrian sport, it is awarded for outstanding services to the British Equestrian Federation or one of its member bodies. This can be in recognition of riding prowess or other support of the British international effort.
Bob Ellis is an International Judge and one of the World’s leading course designers. His career started as a successful pony show jumper and progressed to International competition, jumping successfully throughout Europe on horses. Bob’s mentor in course building was the late Sheila Elstone, he then began travelling overseas assisting Jon Doney and Pam Carruthers. He went on to design at major shows throughout Great Britain with huge success and has been invited to build around the world, including at the famous Spruce Meadows in Canada. Bob is currently the course designer at the Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships.
“The British Equestrian Federation is very proud of all the hard working individuals who make equestrian sport the success it is in this country,” comments Andrew Finding, Chief Executive of the BEF. “Without the dedication and commitment of our riders, executive staff and volunteers we would not be in the fortunate position of being one of the greatest equestrian nations in the World. On behalf of the British Equestrian Federation I would like to congratulate all the worthy recipients of the Medal of Honour this year.”