Tack shops and tech providers among those up for prizes.
Retailers and saddle fitters are among the finalists for 2022 Equestrian Business Awards.
The shortlists have been announced ahead of a national award ceremony celebrating equestrian excellence.
“This year is our second year and we had 16,743 nominations across thousands of businesses, charities and professionals,” said awards founder Katy Wright.
“It’s a fantastic response and testament to all the fabulous work that is being done within the equestrian community.”
The Equestrian Business Awards finals are presented during a black-tie evening with dinner and entertainment on 29 October at The Village Hotel, Nottingham.
The 2022 finalists are:
Groom of the Year sponsored by Goodbye Flys
- Jillian Scott – The Clipper Queen
- Lisa’s Clipping Kent
- Cheshire Freelance Groom
Social Influencer of the Year sponsored by Creative Equine
- This Esme
- All the King’s Horses (Dr Diane Fisher)
- Blackhill Eventing (Christa Dillon)
Equine Therapist of the Year sponsored by Folly Farm Equestrian Centre
- Ben Bray Equine Sports and Rehabilitation Massage
- Lucy Bell Veterinary Physiotherapy
- Ride, Relax and Rehabilitate Equestrian Massage Services
Vet Practice of the Year sponsored by The Equestrian Business Consultant
- Simon Constable’s Equine Vets
- Little Rock Equine Vets
- Celtic Equine Vets Ltd
Equestrian Tech of the Year sponsored by Equestrian Brands
- Rider Guider
- EC Pro
- The Snaffle App
Farrier of the Year
- Andy Payne (Wiltshire)
- John McInally (Scotland)
- Richard Ward (Hertfordshire)
Riding School of the Year sponsored by Online Horse Showing
- East Boldon Riding Centre
- Flying Start Children’s Riding Centre
- Pakefield Riding School
Instructor of the Year
- Gemma Collison Freelance Coaching
- Emma Murphy – Resilient Rider
- Jane Weatherall – Dubs Equestrian
Event Venue of the Year
- Top Croft Equestrian Centre
- Kings Sedgemoor Equestrian Centre
- Richmond Equestrian Centre
Behavioural Trainer of the Year
- Sophie Seymour Equestrian
- Long Shot Stables
- Bev Walton – Responsive Equine
Diversity in Business sponsored by Ride out Racism
- Boys Ride Too Magazine
- Confident Equine
- Ebony Horse Club – Brixton
Retailer of the Year sponsored by Equilibrium Products
- Equisign Tack and Feed
- North Wales Horse Tack and Feed Conwy Valley
- Equidry
Equine Service of the Year
- Little Lodge Farm
- Rob Bayes Photography
- Rachael Robinson Art
Saddle Fitter of the Year
- Poppy Webber – PeeWee Saddlery
- Liz Pears – Buckets Animal Feeds and Tack Store
- Holly Allan – Grange Saddlery
Horse Transporter of the Year
- Avalon Horse Transport
- Trot24Hour
- Stealth Horse Transport
- AS Equestrian Transport
Equine Dentist of the Year sponsored by Sharon Cooper BAEDT
- Bee May Equine Dental Services
- David Brown
- Charlotte Stephens
Livery Yard of the Year sponsored by A Plan Insurance
- Whitegate Farm Livery and Training Centre
- Aldborough Hall Equestrian Centre
- Growth Equestrian
Charity of the Year
- Redwings Horse Sanctuary
- Bob Champion Cancer Trust
- Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue
