14th January 2007
The 2006 Kuster BEF Groom Award has been awarded to Jackie Potts, groom for event rider William Fox-Pitt.
The top three grooms were:
1st - Jackie Potts, groom to event rider William Fox-Pitt
2nd - Lynne Parkinson - Yard Supervisor for the (International League for the Protection of Horses) ILPH in Norfolk
3rd - Catherine Owen - groom for world Champion event rider Zara Phillips.
Winner Jackie Potts is head girl to William Fox-Pitt and has been since 1993. In his nomination of Jackie, William says "Jackie and I have enjoyed 14 seasons eventing together - there have been the most amazing highs and lows but through them all she has kept her feet firmly on the ground and her chin up. She is a huge support to me, always loyal and it is a privilege to have worked with someone so dedicated and professional. She is the ultimate team player whether at home, on the yard or at a championship where she flourishes."
Andrew Finding, Chief Executive of the BEF comments, "Jackie Potts is a deserving winner of this award, it is a well earned recognition of the continuing hard work she puts in and the contribution she has made to William's success. There was little to choose between the top three, congratulations Jackie on your success."
For full media release see here.
See here for news from ILPH following Lynne's success.
