Midlands Area Awards 2021-22

21st September 2022 - News

Last weekend an awards luncheon was held at The Safari Bar at Van Oppen Polo in Corby.

With many thanks to Area Vice-Chair James Morgan, here are a few photos of the award winners.

Doone Chatfeild-Roberts receives the award for Leading Horse from Area Chairman Charlie Moore

Meisha Micklewright receives the award for Leading Novice Rider from Area Chairman Charlie Moore

Kelly Morgan receives the award for Leading Trainer from Area Chairman Charlie Moore

Ali Wheeler receives the Leading Mare award on behalf of The Snail Partnership, owners of Feuille De Lune, from Area Chairman Charlie Moore — Ali Wheeler receives the Leading Mare award on behalf of The Snail Partnership, owners of Feuille De Lune.

Tom Chatfeild-Roberts receives the Leading Novice Horse Award for Beauvallon Bay from Area Chairman Charlie Moore — Tom Chatfeild-Roberts receives the Leading Novice Horse Award for Beauvallon Bay.

John Docker receives the Barthorpe Trophy for performance from outside the area on behalf of Gina Andrews

Flowers and whisky are presented to Caroline & Gerald Bailey to mark their retirement from the sport and to thank them for their enormous contribution to the sport

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