A YEAR 13 student at Frome College recently received a British Eventing Commendation for her dedication to the sport.
Steph has volunteered for the British Eventing sport governing body for over 10 years, firstly as support for her mother, Jennie, in recruiting and managing volunteers through the South West; and then in her own right as fence judge, scorer, steward and team support at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials.
Last September, Steph had to drop everything and step in as team leader to over 100 volunteers when the member of cover staff was taken ill at short notice.
Event Director Mandy Hervieu said, “We know Steph is highly organised and efficient as she did her previous work experience with us in the Palace office, but to take on a team manager role of such a big and complicated team at the drop of a hat would have intimidated most people three times her age. Steph took it all in her stride and did a marvellous job. She is an absolute credit to her parents, Frome College, and her teachers. I had no hesitation in putting her forward for this special award.”
Steph was recognised with a British Eventing Commendation at a presentation at Stoneleigh Abbey in Warwickshire.
