British Showjumping recently acknowledged the achievements of its stars at a glittering awards ball held at the Hilton Metropole, NEC, Birmingham.

More than 500 guests attended the glittering occasion, which was supported by the British Showjumping Business Partnership, as a platform where funds were raised to be re-invested back into the sport underpinning the British Showjumping Performance Delivery Plan.

Scotland returned with two prizes – European under 21 champion Jemma Kirk from Bo’ness in West Lothain awas presented with the ‘best rider under 21 on horses’ award and Renfrewshire show centre, Ingliston Country Club & Equestrian Centre won the ‘members show venue of the year’.

The 11 highly prized awards were presented to:

Best pony rider of the year – Jessica Mendoza, Chippenham, Wilts.

Best rider under 21 years (on horses) of the year –Jemma Kirk, Bo’ness, West Lothian.

Members personality of the year – Geoff Billington, Nantwich, Cheshire.

Riders rider of the year – Ben Maher, Bishops Stortford, Herts.

International horse/rider combination of the year – Ben Maher and Robin Hood W.

Area/ international points winner – Helen Tredwell, Finmere, Bucks.

Members show venue of the year – Ingliston Country Club and Equestrian Centre.

Members county show of the year – Great Yorkshire Show.

Breeders award – Old Lodge.

British Showjumping coach of the year – Susie Gibson, Warrington, Cheshire.

Lifetime achievement and services to showjumping – Harvey Smith, Bingley, West Yorkshire.