2022 Winners

About Awards

National Equestrian Awards 2023

The horsescotland Awards provide the opportunity to thank the Scottish equestrian sector for their dedication and to recognise their achievements throughout the previous year.

Anthony Drew - horsescotland Chair

“ It was great to be able to once again celebrate the fantastic award winners at our 2023 National Equestrian Awards. The quality of the nominations this year gave the Board many challenges and made the process of deciding the winners very difficult. I want to thank all who took the time to submit the nominations and congratulate all those who were nominated. It was clear the impact you made. Grateful thanks must also go to RHASS for their sponsorship of the event. Our raffle and auction, which offered some excellent prizes kindly donated by various supporters of horsescotland, raised a superb total of £2375. This will be added to funds which help Member Bodies carry out projects through financial support from our Member Body Support Programme.”

Jim Warnock - RHASS Chairman

"We were absolutely thrilled to be the proud main sponsor of the National Equestrian Awards last week; it was a true celebration of excellence in the equestrian circuit. Congratulations again to all the winners who displayed exceptional talent, dedication, and passion for the equestrian industry.”

Friday 29th September 2023

Doubletree Dunblane Hydro, Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0HG

2023Award Winners

2023 WINNERS

Images provided by HKF Photography

LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT

JOHN ECCLES

BOARD SPECIAL AWARD

CORACH RAMBLER AND LUCINDA RUSSELL RACING

1. Club of the Year

This award will be made to a club who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of equestrianism at a local, regional or national level.

RAVELRIGG RIDING FOR DISABLED

2. Equestrian Business of the Year

This award will be made to a Scottish based equestrian business that has made an outstanding contribution to the development of equestrianism at a local, regional or national level. Please note this category is open to all businesses from a freelance individual to large established businesses.

STRATHEARN EVENTING - SARAH HOULDEN

3. Equestrian Employee of the Year

This award will be made to an employee of an equestrian organisation who has made an outstanding contribution. This could be any employee ranging from administrative support to a groom.

POLLY STEELE, SCOTTISH RACING ACADEMY

4. Equestrian Photo of the Year

This award will be made to the photographer (professional or other) of the best equestrian related photograph. The horsescotland Board will create a shortlist and the public will vote for their favourite via social media channels.

MILLIE BOO SMITH

5. Equestrian Writer of the Year

This award will be made to an Equestrian Writer who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of the Scottish equestrian sector.

LUCY BLAIN

6. Equine Breeder of the Year

This award will be made to a breeder who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of equine breeding.

SANDRA LOW MITCHELL

7. Youth Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who is Under 21 years old (at the time of applications closing), and has supported the development of athletes or teams, and has significantly increased the sporting opportunities available and participation levels within, their community.

ELLIE WATT

8. Participation Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who has supported the development of athletes or teams and has significantly increased the sporting opportunities available and participation levels within, their community.

LORRAINE BUCHAN

collected by the U21 Spur Sisters team on Lorraine`s behalf

9. Performance Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach working with athletes and teams at the highest level of sport. The award looks for evidence of player-centred development leading to successful performance at the most senior level of International, UK or Scottish sport.

SARAH HOULDEN

10. Performer of the Year

This award will be made to a performer who has achieved an outstanding result(s) at national and/ or international level.

WILLS OAKDEN

collected by Richard Johnston Smith on Wills behalf

11. Youth Performer of the Year

This award will be made to a performer who is Under 21 years old (at the time of applications closing) has achieved an outstanding result(s) at national and/ or international level.

SANDY MCLEAN

12. Volunteer of the Year

This award will be made to a volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of equestrianism at a local, regional or national level.

ANNA KOZICKI

13. Youth Volunteer of the Year

This award will be made to an Under 21 years old (at the time of applications closing) who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of equestrianism at a local, regional or national level.

LOTTIE LE JEUNE

14. Young People's Coach of the Year

This award will be made to a coach who has made an outstanding contribution to the introduction and early development of sport for young people under the age of 18.

EMMA SAYER

15. Owner of the Year

This award will be made to an owner who has made an outstanding contribution to supporting our Scottish sporting sector

DEBBIE WHALLEY

collected by Richard Johnson Smith on Debbie`s behalf

16. Team of the Year

This award will be made to a team who have work together to achieve outstanding result(s) whether it’s, a team of coaches, trainers or professionals or a team representing a club/ organisation at national and/ or international level.

SCOTTISH RACING ACADEMY

17. Project of the Year

This award will be made to a project which has significantly benefited the equestrian community in Scotland by helping to increase participation, development and inclusivity.

EQUI-SCOTIA