Shropshire News

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2008

How quickly the year has gone but as you  will read in the reports a lot has been happening.
Last   November I went to London to collect my 25 years service award from Saddlers  Hall, it was a wonderful day and an honour to be there. As always the staff were friendly and welcoming and the surroundings were spectacular, in all the whole day a was a very special occasion
Andrea Jackman took over from Amanda Watson as Development Officer in the spring. We were pleased to welcome Andrea to our April committee meeting. 
We had hoped to run a Trailer Towing day but it was difficult to get the necessary transport therefore we were not able to put it on.
This is the last report I shall write as I have decided to retire at the AGM in October. I have been on the committee 26 years, the last eight as Chairman, and Secretary before that. I have seen many changes over the 25 years with possibly the breakaway of BHS Dressage & BHS Eventing being the biggest. This was not an easy time for the Society.   After a lot of hard work from many people the Society has come through and looks ahead to a good future.  Membership has risen considerably and we, in Shropshire, have helped to achieve this. There are over 800 members in the county.

Access, Welfare, Riding & Road Safety are strongly represented in the County .  Not only committee members but others give much time in helping particularly with Access, which has great support from the Riding Clubs to individuals.
For the last time I would like to thank all the committee for their support, help and expertise, they are all busy people in their own lives but manage to find the time to attend meetings and help when required.  I wish all the members good fortune in the future.