The Bermuda Equestrian Federation (BEF) extended its heartfelt gratitude to Anne Cherry, who has worn her “BEF office hat” with dedication for more than 25 years.
Cherry has voluntarily given of her time and expertise in all areas to support the Bermuda Equestrian Federation and its members. This has included but is not limited to, serving as the BEF Membership Secretary, as well as Show Secretary for numerous competitions including the Bermuda Agricultural Exhibition. Until recently Cherry maintained meticulous point records for the BEF End of Year Championship Awards.
Internationally, Cherry voluntarily served as the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Honorary Secretary for 18 years. Cherry also managed the task of registering Bermuda’s overseas competitors and their horses for International FEI competitions. These represent only a portion of the many tasks that Cherry voluntarily undertook for the benefit of the equestrian community.
On behalf of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation, its Affiliates, and Membership, sincere thanks and gratitude have been extended to Cherry for her dedication and invaluable contribution to Bermuda’s Equestrian sport.
Without such dedication, the growth of the sport and its achievements would not have been possible.
Saturday, April 06, 2024
Bardgett Helps SCAD Win Championships
IslandStats.com
Kayla Bardgett and her SCAD Savannah Equestrian teammates won the National Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship, as well as the Novice Team Division Champion and Reserve Championship at the 2024 American National Riding Commission (ANRC) National Championships.
Bardgett finished 5th in the Final Rider Standings with a score of 71.56.
Bardgett was 10th in the Written Phase Individual Standings, during the Program Ride Individual Standings, Bardgett finished 5th, Bardgett would then finish 4th in the National Derby Individual Standings, and in the Medal Phase Individual Standings Bargett finished 9th.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Sports Minister Extends Condolences to the Cherry Family
IslandStats.com
Sports Minister Owen Darrell extended condolences to the family of former Bermuda Equestrian Federation President and one of the original members of the Sports Awards Committee Michael Cherry passed over the weekend.
Cherry spent over 40 years serving on the Sports Awards committee, he held the position of President of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation for 20 years during which time he travelled all over the World including to the Olympic Games in Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996) the World Equestrian Championships in Stockholm (1990) and The Hague (1994), the Pan American Games in Argentina (1995) and Canada (1999), and to events as far afield as Morroco, Kuala Lumpur, Qatar, Germany, London, San Francisco and elsewhere,
Cherry was also elected as Chairman of the FEI America's Group, the first time a non-American had ever been elected to the position.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
FEI Jumping World Challenge Round-Up
IslandStats.com
And finally, the final phase of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Challenge (FEI JWC) was held at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street.
In Category “A” the 1.20 – 1.30 meter class, the Aon Trophy was awarded to 1st place winner Jaylynn Hines and her horse Toto D’ysenbeeck.
In Category “B” the 1.10 – 1.20 meter class the Nightmare Trophy was awarded to 1st place winner Tyler James riding Cruise Control. In the Category “C” the 1.00 – 1.10 meter class the Central Carolina Trophy was awarded to Abby Bardgett riding Up Up & Away.
Judging the final phase of the Challenge were FEI Level 2 Judge John Flisk of the USA and FEI Level 1 Judge Pamela Mahoney of Bermuda.
Bermuda equestrians must wait until January 2025 to receive the final and official standings in this year’s FEI JWC as competing countries have until December 31st by which to complete their events.
