Safety heroes recognised at The British Horse Society Sefton Awards 2008
Safety heroes recognised at The British Horse Society Sefton Awards 2008 Heroes in the field of equestrian safety were honoured at The British Horse Society's Sefton Awards, held at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment's Barracks, Knightsbridge, London. This year there were two recipients of the prestigious award, Alison Brown from Sinnington in Yorkshire and Rose Horrex from Gwent, South East Wales. |  Sefton was the Household Cavalry horse who survived the IRA bombings in London in 1982. |
Alison Brown was recognised for her total dedication to safety. She joined the Safety Advisory Committee in 2003 since when her knowledge, practical attitude and lively sense of humour have been highly valued. She has been involved with Riding and Road Safety for many years and is well-known for her depth of knowledge, practical down-to-earth common sense and quick wit.
Mrs Brown said: "I would like to thank my family and the staff at our riding school, Friars Hill, because without their help I could not dedicate myself to the safety work which has taken me to all corners of the British Isles."
Rose Horrex has been involved with Riding and Road Safety for many years as trainer, examiner, County and Regional representative for BHS Cymru. Always approachable, her friendly attitude, calm good sense and unfailing courtesy have been instrumental in promoting and encouraging people to improve their riding and Road Safety skills.
Mrs Horrex said: "I am very excited to receive this award. The danger on the roads is increasing, that is why it is vital that the BHS is out in the forefront spearheading safety work - and I'm glad to be part of it."
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Mrs Alison Brown
Alison Brown has been involved with Riding and Road Safety for many years. She joined the Safety Advisory Committee in 2003 since when her knowledge, practical attitude and lively sense of humour have been highly valued. For four years Alison has been a "riding guinea pig" for the team which presents the national Riding & Road Safety training programme, travelling the British Isles from her base in Yorkshire. She delights all with her depth of knowledge, practical down-to-earth common sense and quick wit.
Despite the pressures of running a busy riding school, maintaining her family life and raising two young sons, Alison continues to support her BHS County and Regional Committees.
Alison has shown total dedication to Safety. She works hard and is loyal and committed team player.
Mrs Rose Horrex
Rose Horrex has been involved with Riding and Road Safety for many years as trainer, examiner, County and Regional representative for BHS Cymru. Indeed, she is one of the longest serving members of the South East Wales Committee.
Ever keen to improve trainers' and examiners' knowledge, Rose has extended the coverage of Riding and Road Safety training and provided valuable ideas for the national training programme.
Bringing to Riding and Road Safety her wide interests and experience, Rose has demonstrated her ability to see the broader picture through her willingness to engage with other organisations in the furtherance of Road Safety awareness and education.
Always approachable, her friendly attitude, calm good sense and unfailing courtesy have been instrumental in promoting and encouraging people to improve their riding and Road Safety skills.
Recently retired, she will be greatly missed, but her offer of continued help and advice is warmly welcomed.
About Sefton
Sefton was the Household Cavalry horse who survived the IRA bombings in London in 1982.
He underwent eight hours of surgery and became a household name. He was 19 years old at the time of the bombings and received a blaze of media attention and enormous concern from members of the public.
Sefton was retired to The Home of Rest for Horses shortly afterwards and stayed there until 1993. He became incurably lame from the injuries he suffered and was put to sleep at the age of 30.
Sefton's legacy lives on through The British Horse Society Sefton Awards, set up in 1984, and also the Sefton Equine Referral Unit which is based at the Royal Veterinary College.
Household Cavalry tradition dictates that horses' names are re-used, which ensures that Sefton's memory will live on.
Added on: 01/11/08.
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