Tuesday, 27 September 2022
British Equestrian is delighted to report that at this year’s British Equestrian Veterinary Assocation’s Congress, Charlotte “Charlie” Thornycroft was presented with The BEVA Equine Welfare Award, sponsored by the Blue Cross.
Since the start of the Ukraine conflict, Charlie Thornycroft has acted as a volunteer implementing the UK’s equestrian support initiatives, via British Equestrians for Ukraine, on the ground in Poland for three months and more recently from the UK. She has been selfless and unflinching in her support for the horses, and people, of Ukraine, working in exceptionally challenging circumstances. The level of support provided by the UK in partnership with the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation would not have been possible without Charlie’s voluntary work.
Charlie worked long hours, frequently going multiple nights without sleep. She endured trying and distressing conditions and never uttered a word of complaint. She was resourceful, patient, and compassionate throughout and never lost sight of her primary goal of alleviating the suffering of horses in Ukraine.
In a presentation by Chris Burghes, CEO of Blue Cross, she received an Irish bog oak trophy and £200.
The support of British Equestrians for Ukraine is as important now as it was when the conflict began in March. Many areas have been recaptured and the need for feed and forage will become pressing as we head into winter. Please donate if you can so that we can continue to help those in need as a result of the conflict.