Several members of the equestrian and racing communities have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list published this month. The awards acknowledge contributions to riding schools, disabled riders and horse racing across the UK.
Debbie Henderson, yard manager at Tower Farm Riding School in Edinburgh, was appointed MBE for services to equestrianism and the local community. She has worked at the school since 1987, teaching generations of riders and supplying horses for parades and royal events.
RDA volunteers Doug Smith and Di Redfern also received MBEs for their long service to disabled riders. Smith, a former mounted police officer, has supported the charity for more than 35 years, while Redfern has volunteered since the 1960s and contributed to para equestrian development.
Three-time champion jockey Ryan Moore was appointed MBE for services to racing. Kirsten Rausing received a CBE for work in charity, animal welfare and bloodstock. Former racecourse manager Richard Lyttle and St John Ambulance volunteer Angela Tattersall were each awarded MBEs for their roles in the racing industry.
