An Abergavenny equestrian centre fought off fierce competition to win the SEIB Large Riding School of the Year title.

Triley Fields Equestrian Centre took part in the SEIB Livery Yard, Riding School and RDA Centre of the Year Awards held in Warwickshire this week.

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Beccy Field of the centre based at Upper Triley farm said they were thrilled to have won SEIB Insurance Brokers Large Riding School Of the Year.

“This was a fiercely fought contest which started earlier in the year with us asking our clients to tell SEIB why they loved being part of our Triley family. “The support we received and the wonderful comments we had at this stage propelled us into the final and we have won beating off competition from some other fabulous centres.

She thanked all those at Triley who “work tirelessly, day in day out behind the scenes to make the magic happen, as well as our fantastic instructors, horses, ponies and most especially our clients - without you we would not be what we are today”.

This was the fourth annual running of the SEIB Insurance Brokers Awards which took place at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire on the 8 September.

Guests and award finalists were treated to a champagne reception and delicious three course, locally sourced, luncheon in the panoramic Cloud Pavilion overlooking the Dallas Burston polo pitches.

The SEIB Livery Yard, Riding School and RDA Centre of the Year were the first awards presented on the day. The awards celebrated the skills, hard-work and talents found in leading equestrian establishments throughout the country.

Over 1,100 client nominations were made for yards, riding schools and RDA centres throughout the country for the 2021 SEIB Livery Yard, Riding School and RDA Centre of the Year awards. Those nominated underwent a rigorous judging panel including a video submission before a shortlist was drawn up. Panel judge, Richard Ramsay said: “The quality of care, teaching and horse management we have seen in this year’s livery yard, riding school and RDA awards has been magnificent. For these top yards nothing is overlooked and standards across the board are exceptional.”

SEIB’s Deputy Chairman, Barry Fehler said: “We have taken this opportunity to celebrate excellence within the industries we operate in. We are proud to be able to support sectors that have felt the effects of the pandemic and provide some recognition of outstanding efforts within the charitable, funeral and equestrian industries.”

SEIB’s new Chief Executive Officer, Suzy Middleton voiced the thoughts of many of those present in saying: “We were proud to be able to run the SEIB awards online in 2020, but as today has proved, there is nothing better than being able to get back out there in person, celebrating achievements together.”