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Island Life - February/March 2011

the rider
island equestrian

Jack
honoured
for
lifetime
as judge
and
course
builder
Jack Hammerton recalls how he was
just 18 when he was thrown off a big
stallion from a great height.
It may have dimmed Jack’s enthusiasm
for actually riding horses. But now,
nearly 60 years on, he still has a passion
for showjumping, and has recently been
honoured for his services to the sport.
Jack, who lives near Porchfield,
received a prestigious award from
the British Showjumping Association.

Photo: For 52 years of service Jack was presented a decanter at
Southview Equestrian Centre Cheshire in October 2010

He was honoured with a lifetime
achievement award for his services as
a long standing chef d’équipe, and

been doing over the years. I felt very

Association [BSJA] in 1958 with his late

was presented with it at a recent Home

privileged because it was the first time I

wife Josie. He said: “Before we were

Pony International.

have known an award of this kind being

married she had a horse of her own,

handed out in all the time I have been

and was very much into horses. I quite

associated with showjumping.”

liked riding but after I was thrown I

He said: “I was delighted to receive
the award. At least it showed someone
has been looking at what I have

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Jack joined the British Showjumping

wasn’t quite so enthusiastic. I did get
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