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BEWA was founded in 1973, with the principal aim of gathering together specialist equestrian writers – photographers also joined later – so that we could collectively try to improve working conditions at horse shows and events in Britain. BEWA also aims to promote equestrian sport, to which end, among others, we hold an annual awards lunch, usually during the London International Horse Show in Olympia in December.

Originally there was just one award, for the outstanding rider of the year, but this has since been expanded and there are additional awards for riders aged 18 or under, and 25 or under, plus one for a person who has made an outstanding contribution to equestrian sport. There is also now an award for the leading horse. The awards are decided by votes from members of BEWA and those for 2006 will be announced at the annual awards lunch, which is on December 14.

A handbook is published each year listing members of BEWA and useful contacts.

Chairman: Alan Smith, equestrian correspondent of the Daily Telegraph since 1960 and one of the founders of BEWA. Email address - smithequi@aol.com. Phone 01367 810245.
Hon. Sec. Gillian Newsum, equestrian correspondent of The Guardian and Country Life. Email address gilliannewsum@aol.com Phone 01954 232084.
Treasurer: Hugh Condry.
Vice Chairman: Genevieve Murphy
Other committee members: Judith Draper, Kit Houghton, Jenny Macarthur; co-opted, Dennis Cunnington, Kate Green

Zara Phillips receiving the 2005 BEWA Trophy from Alan Smith

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