The fifth running of the SEIB Yard of the Year Awards 2023 in association with British Equestrian and Horse & Hound celebrated the dedication and expertise of a range of top yards across the country. The winners and runners-up in each of the six categories were presented with their prizes at the SEIB Awards held on 4th July 2023 at Dorney Lake, Berkshire.

The SEIB Awards were an extra special occasion this year in also celebrating SEIB reaching the milestone of 60 years in business. Prior to the awards ceremony, the guests enjoyed a delicious three course luncheon in the striking boat house overlooking the venue of the rowing competition at the 2012 London Olympics.

Over 920 nominations were made for yards, riding schools and RDA centres throughout the country for the 2023 SEIB Yard of the Year Awards, in association with British Equestrian and Horse & Hound.  Those nominated underwent a rigorous judging panel including a video submission before a shortlist was drawn up.

Thank you to all who nominated and attended the SEIB Giving Awards.

Full results

SEIB in association with H&H and BE - DIY Livery Yard of the Year Award 2023

Highly Commended – Swarthdale Stables

Presented to – Kate Jackson and Kim Fearns

Winner – Mill Farm DIY Livery Yard

Presented to – Robert Banwell and Julia Banwell

Highly Commended – Sweetlands Farm

SEIB in association with H&H and BE – Small Riding School of the Year Award 2023

Presented to – Victoria Farmer BSHAI and Nigel Farmer

Winner – Hemps Green Riding Stables

Presented to – Lisa Spence BHSI and Beth Tamburrini

SEIB in association with H&H and BE – Large Riding School of the Year Award 2023

Highly Commended – Rein and Shine Equestrian

Presented to – Johanna and John McDonald 

Winner – Pinkmead Equestrian Centre

Presented to – Mandi Rowe and Harriet King

SEIB in association with H&H and BE – Full Livery Yard of the Year Award 2023

Highly Commended – Nodwood House 

Presented to – Katie Powell and Anthony Powell 

Winner – Hurston Dressage and Eventing 

Presented to – Ali Dane and Jackie Dane

SEIB in association with H&H and BE – Competition Venue of the Year Award 2023

Highly Commended – Beechwood Equestrian Centre

Presented to – Katie Venus-Bishop and Paul Venus-Bishop

Winner – Chard Equestrian Centre

Presented to – Jane Gregory and Sarah Johnson

Take a look at our 2022 winners

  • SEIB RDA Centre of the Year – Erme Valley RDA Centre - Presented to Peggy Douglas (Founder, Senior Coach and Managing Director) and Ginni Crawley (Director)
  • SEIB Small Riding School of the Year – Country Treks Equestrian Centre - Presented to Stephanie Eddies Davies (Owner and Founder) and Ashleigh James (Manager)
  • SEIB Large Riding School of the Year – Mount Mascal Stables - Presented to Alison Window (Owner and Director) and Tim Rosen (Husband and Operations Manager)
  • SEIB DIY Livery Yard of the Year – Mill Farm DIY Livery Yard - Presented to Robert Banwell and Julia Banwell (Proprietors)
  • SEIB Full Livery Yard of the Year – Corvedale Equestrian - Presented to Mark Walters and Nicholas Lawson
  • Competition Venue of the Year - Colraine Equestrian Centre - Presented to Michael Gadsdon (Owner) and Helena Ellery (General Manager)

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