The British Horse Society Equestrian Hall of Fame

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The British Horse Society Equestrian Hall of Fame was launched in 2005 to pay homage to the people and horses who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of Equestrianism in Great Britain. Elections to the Hall of Fame are made by a Panel of laureates and the British Horse Society Chairman. The panel meets annually to consider suggestions put forward from within the panel, BHS Members, and by the general public. [1] On 20 February 2008 a wall of plaques at the Household Cavalry’s barracks in Knightsbridge, London were revealed in a ceremony by Anne, Princess Royal. [2]

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Laureates

Historic Horsemen and horses announced on 29 July 2005 at the Royal International Horse Show, Hickstead. [3]

Laureates announced on 22 November 2005 [4]

Laureates announced on 7 June 2006 [5]

Laureates announced on 9 January 2007 [6]

Laureates announced 20 February 2008 [7]

Laureates announced 17 November 2008 [8]

Laureates inducted October 2010 [9]

Laureates inducted November 2011 [10]

Laureates inducted December 2012 [11]

Laureates inducted November 2013 [12]

Laureates inducted November 2014 [13]

Laureates inducted November 2015 [14]

Laureates inducted November 2016 [15]

Laureates inducted November 2018

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