Obituaries
Jo Knowles FBHS
I am sad to hear that Jo Knowles has passed away. I first met Jo in the late 1980’s at a BHS Convention at Stoneleigh. I was immediately taken with her gentle, kind and knowledgeable attitude to everything. We talked about various things throughout the day and Jo was particularly interested in the Pat Smallwood…
Read MoreHelen Barton-Smith BHSI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Helen Barton-Smith BHSI passed away at 6.15am on Saturday 27 June following a brave fight against cancer. Many of you will have come into contact with Helen in her capacity as a BHS Instructor, Proprietor of BHS approved Pippin Equestrian Centre and BHS…
Read MoreMargot Tiffany BHSI
The BHS and F & I Association have been shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of former trustee Margot Tiffany BHSI at home on Thursday 9 April. Based in Yorkshire, Margot began her equestrian career with the Staintondale Pony Club, passing her ‘A’ Test and never looking back. Achievement of the BHSI qualification ultimately…
Read MoreLady Audrey Townley FBHS
A Fellow of the BHS, although not a member of this Association, Lady Audrey Townley nee Horne died aged 96 on 30th September 2015. One of the BHS’s earliest members and a published author she gained her Fellowship in 1954 one of only 20 at the time. Lady Townley had the successful Borwick Riding School, she…
Read MoreDanny Pevsner FBHS
The British Horse Society is sad to announce the death of Daniel (Danny) Pevsner FBHS, who has passed away in Israel aged 73. Having suffered from cancer for the last few months, Danny had returned to his native Israel to be with his daughter. He will be acutely missed and remembered across the globe for…
Read MoreMolly Sivewright FBHS
F & I Association deeply saddened by the passing of Molly Sivewright FBHS Molly Sivewright, a Fellow of The British Horse Society and founder of The Talland School of Equitation, passed away on Wednesday 28 August aged 89. Mrs Sivewright was one of the greatest equestrian instructors this country has seen. She became a Fellow…
Read MoreWilliam Miflin
In Memoriam: William Miflin 1968 – 2013. William was a great husband, father to Thomas and Georgia, a great horseman and a dedicated and encouraging coach. His premature departure from this world is a sad loss to us all. William’s enthusiasm for life, his commitment to others and his selfless passion for helping and…
Read MoreKenneth Clawson
Kenneth Clawson FBHS died on the 11th December 2012 having lost his battle with leukaemia. Kenneth was a long term member of the F and I Association and had taken several of our 2 day Annual courses, helping and supporting both riders and coaches in their own development. He always had a twinkle in his eye…
Read MoreJane Goldsmith 1941 – 2012
It is with great sadness that I must report the passing of Jane Goldsmith FBHS last night. Jane, known to all of us, was a source of inspiration to many, was a leading exponent of para equestrian throughout the world as well as a highly respected trainer in all disciplines. A former Chief Examiner for…
Read MorePat Smallwood FBHS
A truly exceptional lady, Pat Smallwood FBHS, who died in 1998 left a legacy to many current instructors and trainers within the BHS and the equestrian industry. Pat, or Miss Smallwood as she was usually called, owned Radnage House Riding School. This was run as a successful commercial family business, but there was much more…
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