With the first round of judging now over, four strong contenders have made it through to the final of the 2019 British Equestrian Trade Association Equine Thesis of the Year Award, which recognises excellence in academic undergraduate study.
This year, the award scheme received a bumper number of entries from universities and colleges offering equine-related degree courses across the UK and Ireland.
One student thesis was received per entry, with the following making it through to the finals:
> University of Limerick – Sally-Anne Brown
> Writtle University College – Judit Aulinas Coll
> Hartpury University – Emma Robbins
> Reaseheath College – Sophie Booth.
Each student will present their thesis to a panel of judges during a reception at the De Vere Staverton Estate hotel, near Daventry, Northamptonshire, on Sunday October 27. This is open to the public and members of the academic community and anyone wishing to attend should contact the BETA office in advance. During the event, the winner and runner-up will be announced and awarded a trophy and cash prize.
“We can never fail but to be impressed by the high standard of undergraduate work submitted,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “This year was no different and I know that our first-round judges had an extremely challenging – but immensely enjoyable – task in selecting our finalists. Our congratulations to them all for making it this far and the very best of luck for the presentations – we can’t wait to hear them.”
