Honours for equestrian community in The King’s birthday list

Those who go above and beyond in the horse world were among those recognised in this year’s honours

- By BECKY MURRAY

MEMBERS of the equestrian community who have gone above and beyond have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list.

A riding school yard manager, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) volunteers and a top jockey are among those named.

“I HAD NO IDEA”

TOWER FARM RIDING SCHOOL yard manager Debbie Henderson was appointed MBE for services to equestrianism and the community of Edinburgh and the south of Scotland.

Debbie grew up riding at Tower Farm, Edinburgh, then worked at the Royal Mews in London as a groom. She returned to Tower Farm in 1987 and has been there since, teaching generations to ride.

Debbie and Tower Farm are involved in parades, including the People’s Procession, the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, providing horses for the Army and royal family.

Debbie, who was nominated by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, told