The winners of the annual RSPCA Honours have been announced, many for hard work within in the equestrian industry.
Julian Sturdy, MP for York Outer, won the RSPCA’s Arthur Broome Award for his work to introduce legislation in England to tackle fly-grazing.
Julian worked hard to gather support for the Private Member’s Bill, guide it through the House of Commons and subsequently the House of Lords. Less than a year after proposing his bill, the Control of Horses Act 2016 came into place and already local authorities have used the new powers more than 30 times to take action for hundreds of fly grazed horses in hotspots across England.
Other equine related awards were given to RSPCA staff Karen Colman, Neill Manley, Helen Nedley and Kate Wright for tireless effort in tackling horse welfare issues in their region.
For over 100 years, the RSPCA Honours have been an opportunity to recognise people and organisations that have helped the charity in their goal to end animal cruelty and protect animals from abuse.
Awards are given for bravery, outstanding service and to recognise exceptional contributions to animal welfare. The criteria are stringent, with each application being considered by a specialist Honours Selection Committee.
