East Midlands Members Council
Members Council Positions
NOMINATIONS
EAST MIDLANDS
RIDER
Gemma Dickens (82676) -
Proposed by Nicola Dawson (67839) Seconded by Melissa Harvey (131683)
Resume: I have been a member of British Showjumping since I was 12. I competed as a Junior, producing my ponies from Novice to National level, later producing my horses from Novice to International as a Young Rider. I then took a break from the sport to travel and study for a career as a Chartered Accountant. Now at management level in my career, I returned to competition three years ago with success on both Amateur and Novice horses. My diverse experience in showjumping enables me to understand the different challenges and priorities faced by riders, owners, officials, show organisers and sponsors. Together with my business experience I believe I can contribute to the growth and success of the sport. I am passionate about showjumping and interested in hearing the views of all parties. It is important to me that we all work together to develop a bright future for British Showjumping.
Nicola Roe (69037) -
Proposed by Debbie Clark (103677) Seconded by Elizabeth Elliott (133631)
Resume: I have competed with British Showjumping since 1992. I am extremely committed to the sport and have competed at a relatively high level. I currently have a team of horses and compete every weekend at shows throughout the country. I have competed at a number of excellent venues including HOYS, Hickstead, Blue Chip Championship, National Amateur finals and the BSJA festival.
I fund my sport by my career as a Solicitor. I communicate well with people and have a likeable nature. In my role I represent the views of clients daily. I am also a strong advocate, representing clients at Tribunals. I believe the above qualities that I possess along with my experience of show jumping makes me an ideal candidate to represent the views of the East Midlands. I will give 100% to the role as I do in all areas of my life.
OFFICIAL
Jane Noton (18879) - Unopposed
Proposed by Sarah Whitford (118005) Seconded by Mark Williams (14671)
Resume: I have now been a member of BS for 50 years starting as a Junior to Senior level and now as an owner, producer and Judge. I am a full Judge and have experience of all levels of classes from Novice to Grand Prix mainly in the region or nearby especially at Arena UK and Weston Lawns. I would hope this range as competitor and official would be of benefit to the Council. I presently judge approximately 100+ days per year and am known to many members in the Region across all levels. My working life prior to retirement was as a Manager for an International Company dealing with staff and customers.
SHOW ORGANISER
Lauren Humphries (79972) - Unopposed
Proposed by Norman Oley (116514) Seconded by Regan Willit (87020)
Resume: I have been involved in the equestrian world for fifteen years, riding, working as a groom and more recently owning show jumpers. For the past seven years, along with my father, have owned and run Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire. During this time Arena UK has grown to become one of the foremost equestrian centres in the country. Arena UK holds several major championships in the equestrian world and BS events throughout the year. Our week long annual showjumping Festival attracts over 1200 riders from all over the UK. I am passionate about the sport and would welcome the opportunity to become a member of the Council and use the experience I have gained from working in the industry to contribute towards the future of British Showjumping.
MEMBER
Sarah Whitford (118005) - Unopposed
Proposed by Jane Noton (18879) Seconded by Beau Wood (36453)
Resume: I am currently a member of British Showjumping as an Official and have been a Judge for the past five years. I have a small livery yard at home and run a successful equestrian website. Having previously jumped competitively with BS I am now a competitive member of British Eventing and British Dressage and hope that if I am selected as a council member I would bring the opinions of the multi-disciplined rider and that of the true Amateur.