College head receives national award

The head of Derby College’s land-based curriculum has been recognised for his work by an equestrian charity.

Jon Collins was recently presented with an Award for Merit by HRH The Princess Royal and actor Martin Clunes at the British Horse Society (BHS) annual awards, which were held at Newbury Racecourse.

The award was made for service to the society over the years, through his role on the Derbyshire committee and promoting Changing Lives through Horses, and nationally through his work training Ride Safe ambassadors.

His citation read: “As a college representative for qualifications and training and chairman of FE/HE working groups, Jon promotes the integration of BHS qualifications in college programmes in addition to being a BHS Assessor and helping develop the Ride Safe Programme.”

Mr Collins said: “I was truly honoured to be recognised in this way.

“Over the past 74 years, the BHS has become the largest and most influential equestrian charity in the UK, aiming to protect and promote the interests of all horses and those who care about them.

“I very much look forward to continuing to play a big part in the BHS future.”