President's Report
2nd May 2025
Dear Members,
We are well into the foaling season, and we’re grateful that the weather has been kind to us so far. It’s always an exciting time of year, full of promise and new beginnings.
The Society’s Spring magazine will be arriving at your doorstep soon. We hope you enjoy reading it!
Please remember that to be eligible to win either the bronze or silver Society medals, you must be a current member of the Society. If you haven’t yet renewed your membership, we encourage you to do so promptly to avoid missing out.
It’s also not too late to enter the Young Exhibitor Scheme. If you have a junior member who would like to enter, please contact the office for more information.
Turning to a different matter, I must inform you that two Council members have tendered their resignation since February 2025. Karen Hodge stood down in February due to personal reasons.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Louise Wilson for her dedicated service as Vice President and for the valuable time she gave to the Council.
Nick True, as Vice President Elect, will now assume the role of Vice President.
Looking ahead, our final Judges’ Seminar for 2025 will be held at Rodbaston College, South Staffordshire, on Saturday, 18th October. All judges must have attended at least one seminar in the past three years to remain on the SPSBS panel, so this will be the last opportunity for this cycle.
Additionally, we will be running a Trainee Judges’ Assessment Day at Rodbaston College on Sunday, 19th October 2025. Application packs are now available from the office, and the deadline for applications is Tuesday, 1st July. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age as of 1st January in the year of application and must have been a current member of the SPSBS for a minimum of four consecutive years.
Wishing you all the best for the season ahead!
Julian Walters
SPS-BS President