Jane Jackson (centre) with runners-up Hamish McLean and Goncalo Fonseca Esteves.

Equine vet Jane Jackson wins the RDA 'Vet of the Year' award

Jane Jackson, an equine vet of Essex-based House and Jackson, has won the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) 'Vet of the Year' award, as nominated by RDA supporters, volunteers and supporters.

The awards ceremony, held at The Hotel Russell in London, was hosted by TV presenter and racing pundit Clare Balding OBE. The event provided a night of glitz and glamour for the three hard working equine vets who had been shortlisted for the prize.

The winner was kept tightly under wraps until the evening, and Jane said the she was surprised but delighted to have won. "It was very pleasant to be recognised but I feel humbled to be singled out when so many other people do so much to help the RDA.

"I was very kindly nominated by Deborah Hall and the team at Chigwell Riding Trust, however prior to being shortlisted, I knew I had been nominated for something, but i didn't know what! They do a brilliant job at Chigwell and I feel privileged to be part of it. Chigwell Riding Trust was the first riding centre for people with special needs in the world and this year celebrated its 50th anniversary."

Individuals and groups were invited to nominate based on their vets contribution to their group or area over the past year. The two runners-up, who also attended the awards ceremony, were Hamish McLean from Donald S McGregor & Partners, and Mr Goncalo Fonseca Esteves from the Royal Veterinary College. 

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