South East Members Council
Members Council Positions
NOMINATIONS
SOUTH EAST
RIDER
Paul Crago (13980) -
Proposed by C M Parker (17813) Seconded by Clare H Parker (17905)
Resume: I have been a member of British Showjumping for more than 25 years. During that time I have produced and competed horses from Novice to Grade A at local shows throughout the County Circuit to HOYS and Olympia. I feel this experience has given me an in depth knowledge of how the sport is run and what the members competing at all levels are looking for from their sport. I have also been actively involving in running the Berkshire Area show for many years so I also have an insight into what is involved in running shows. I am still competing Grade A horses and producing youngsters along with my coaching duties so I am always in contact with competitors, therefore, I feel I am ideally placed to represent the membership on the Members Council.
Chris Moyce (35806) -
Proposed by Joanna Gillespie (10684) and seconded by Judy Ross (26285)
Resume: Been a British Showjumping member for 30 years, currently Area Representative for Kent, the Area Trainer and currently holding my UKCC Level 3 Coaching Certificate. I have been an active rider from British Novice up to International, and a producer of Young Horses. I believe I am very approachable and would be a good person for this position.
Kathy Willard (79259) -
Proposed by Sara Pheasant (87795) and Seconded by Kate Pheasant (87796)
Resume: I have been involved with British Showjumping for over 20 years competing, training and teaching. I specialise in buying in young horses and bringing them up through the grades to jump 1.30m+. I also teach throughout Sussex and am currently studying for my UKCC Level 2. I feel I have all the right attributes to represent the South East as a rider member. I am regularly in touch with the Amateur and Junior members through my coaching and jumping clinics. I am also well known on the professional circuit. I am very approachable and have excellent communication skills which will help voice the South East members questions and queries to the Board.
OFFICIAL
Jean Banks (101302) -
Proposed by Beth Boyes (122001) Seconded by Amanda McCourt (73991)
Resume: I have been a member for about 17 years and starting as a collecting ring steward and now a full judge the last 5 years. I have been lucky to have judged at many centres in the South from Kent County show to Bicton in Devon.
Alan Draper (13571) -
Proposed by Julie Draper (13565) and Seconded by Naomi Kruger (48854)
Resume: My family started to run affiliated indoor and outdoor senior and junior shoes at Blue Barn, Ashford, Kent in the 1980’ss and ran popular and successful shows for 20 years. That gave me a good insight into the organisation and standards required for the past 20 years. I have been a British Showjumping Judge and Commentator and also a member of the Kent Area Committee. I competed for some years and my daughters Julie and Maria compete successfully at a much higher level. I feel that my years of experience in all aspects of affiliated jumping qualify me to have views and opinions which would be helpful in promoting and reinvigorating the sport in the South East which as high membership and registration numbers but a serious fall off in shows held, particularly in Kent.
Sara Mould (102460) -
Proposed by Corinne Bracken (19391) Seconded by Peter Gillespie (11459)
Resume: I have a passion for a board spectrum of equestrian sports, having worked in a variety of disciplines, ranging from eventers, working hunter ponies, veterinary yard, Grand Prix Dressage horses through to point to pointers. In February 2004, I joined the ranks of trainee Judges gaining 2* status in November 2009 and appointed Deputy Area Representative for Surrey in January 2006. Having experienced showjumping as a competitor and latterly as Show Secretary and Official, I believe I have a well-rounded view of the sport and take great pride in setting my standards to the highest possible level, ensuring professionalism in all I do. In my roles as Judge, Deputy Area Representative and Trainee volunteer Steward. There are many opportunities to discuss the sport and its progression, with officials and members alike, at shows and socially, and it would be an honour to represent the South East Region on the Members Council.
Jane Twemlow (60940) -
Proposed by Martin Stoner (100868) Seconded by Sara Pheasant (87795)
Resume: I have been an Executive Board member as Regional Representative for 12 years. A supporter of change, I am pleased that this has now been achieved with the new constitution, the Board signing up to ‘Good Governance’ and putting in place the Members Council. I currently sit on the National Sport Committee and looking forward discussion for an overhaul of our competition structure is well underway with the instigation of new Regional leagues a priority. Over the years I have worked closely with the Show Department at Head Office and understand the challenges faced today by show organisers. I have been a Judge for over 20 years and enjoy encouraging and training new officials. I would like to have the opportunity to assist the transition to the Members Council and the formation of the new Board and, with the members council, helping to shape our sport for the future.
SHOW ORGANISER
Beth Boyes (122001) -
Proposed by Amanda McCourt (73991) Seconded by Jean Banks (101302)
Resume: Experienced show secretary running a busy centre for indoor showjumping. Set up and established the centre myself. We would on average have 120 horses through on a midweek show. I am also very much involved with all levels of riders being an exam and training centre too and feel I would be an asset to the Council.
Joanna Gillespie (10684) -
Proposed by Barry Clifford (87104) Seconded by Sara Mould (102460)
Resume: Back in 1967 at the tender age of 21 I became Honorary Secretary of the prestigious Colchester Horse Society. In 1978 I then became secretary at the then new Towerlands Equestrian Centre, a role which I developed over a 5 year period. Since then I have continued to run shows including those at Chalfont St Giles, The Richmond Horse Show and, of course, Vicarage Farm. Being also a British Showjumping 2* Judge and an FEI Level 3 Judge I have had plenty of experience in seeing how others run their shows, both nationally and Internationally. I have also experienced shows from the other side of the fence as a competitor, progressing through ponies to the senior ranks and therefore appreciate the competitors view point. Through my extensive experience of the sport, I believed I can bring to the Members Council a wide range of knowledge to help improve the running of affiliated shows.
Tim Price (32696) -
Proposer: Derek Ricketts (210) Seconder: Helen Tredwell (60961)
Resume: I have been a member of British Showjumping for the past forty years. During this time I have ridden at County show standard and built and assisted up to the same level. I have also been involved with organising and stewarding at International shows including HOYS, British Open and Belfast International. In 2002 my wife and I leased Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, during this time we have run shows to a very high standard, also introducing single phase, A10 and times for the first class of the day at high profile shows. This has enabled owners and riders to plan their day more effectively. Through being involved with the Members Council I hope that my ideas will contribute to a higher standard of show organisation throughout the country.
John Sillett (16006) -
Proposer: Rowan Willis (94418) Seconder: Mark Dorgan (85840)
Resume: I have been a show organiser for over 20 years running all shows from International to unaffiliated. I am a UKCC Level 3 Coach and chair the BHS approved establishment advisory Committee. I feel very passionate about the future of British Showjumping and believe I would be an asset to the new Members Council.
MEMBER
Victoria Beecher (121743) -
Proposed by Mrs J Beaurain (125722) Seconded by Tabatha Drake (32517)
Resume: My qualifications for a post on the Members Council are as follows: Deep passion and commitment to the sport of showjumping – which goes without saying. I am a self-employed therapist and performance coach, and therefore not only a good judge of character but have profound integrity and can be held accountable. I have in the past designed, set up and run an organisation in the Caribbean to treat individuals with addictions and this experience taught me to develop and manage projects from start up, attend and chair committees, write and adhere to budgets, supervise staff and work under pressure. During this time I also was a member of the United Nations Drug Demand programme designing and developing treatment systems covering the wider Caribbean and also for the South Americas, attending a multitude committee meetings in Washington DC and with the CARICOM. I have given presentations to smaller organisations, the television and to the UN membership. Previous to my mid-life career change I was an Executive Assistant to various chairmen of multinational companies in Bermuda and also worked in the legal sector there. People know me as intelligent, committed and also I do not take life too seriously. I have a sincere interest in the development of this sport within the UK, I believe we can develop a greater public awareness and from that potential sponsorship to reach all sectors of BS membership.
Corinne Bracken (19391) -
Proposed by Joanna Gillespie (10684) Seconded by Sara Mould (102460)
Resume: I have been a British Showjumping member for over 30 years initially as a rider and latterly as a Coach. My current role involves me coaching at all levels from riding club to International. I am heavily involved in development of our young roles through my role as Junior and Young Rider Chef d’Equipe, Children on horses Chef d’Equipe and my work within the Junior Academy Scheme. I believe that my experience and knowledge gained over 30 years in British Showjumping gives me a good balanced / all round view which will allow me to be an active contributor to the Members Council.
Judy Ross (26285) -
Proposed by Chris Moyce (35806) Seconded by Mavis Wilson (26995)
Resume: I have been involved in showjumping most of my life. For many years I competed as a hobby at National level and indeed met my late husband through the sport! I have served several terms on my Area Committee under three Area Representatives. I am currently Deputy Area Representative. I have acted as show secretary to several shows including a 5 year spell as General Secretary for Bucks County Show. I am very interested in Breeding and have a few well-bred Grade A mares in my small breeding operation. One of the products has won internationally which is very exciting. I own horses from Novice through to International that are ridden by Simon Crippen – a partnership of 15 years. I have a wide experience across the whole sport and as my income is derived wholly from sources outside the horse world I am totally unbiased.