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Trustees of the Society

The Society is governed by a board of 15 trustees, who are elected for a three year term of office by the Members. Trustees can stand for two terms in office (up to 6 years in the post) before being required to stand down for 3 years before they can reapply. The Board of Trustees is referred to as the Society's 'Council'. At the first meeting following the AGM, the board elect a Chair and Vice Chair, and a Chair and Vice Chair of all of the Society's Sub-Committees. 

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The Society also has a President who is appointed annually through a nomination process and ballot of the Membership. To be the President of the Society is the highest honour, and the President's role includes presiding over the AGM, representing the Society at events at home and abroad, and having involvement in the Council and sub-committee meetings to ensure they have a greater depth of understanding of the Society business and topical items. 

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Trustees of the Society must follow the Council Terms of Reference. 

Contacting the Trustees

The Society asks that any correspondence that a Member may wish to raise with the Council or relevant sub-committee is directed through the Company Secretary, in writing via post or email and at least 14 days ahead of any meeting to ensure it is discussed. Only serious matters, complaints or disciplinary matters will be discussed by the Council in addition to their regular strategic work. Any registration, passport, membership or showing queries should be directed to the relevant Member of Staff in the office who will be able to deal with your query promptly. Please click HERE to contact the office by e-mail.

Members of Council

Trustee terms last for a maximum of three years before the trustee must either retire (if they have completed two consecutive terms), or stand for re-election. 

President & President-Elect 2024/2025:

  • President - Mrs J. P. Price. Courtway Pony Stud, Clyro, Hereford. HR3 5LE

  • President-Elect - Miss S. M. Hardy. Briar Thicket, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6JY

Trustees who retire in 2025:

  • Mrs T. Hook. Twyn-yr-Hebog, Station Road, Gilwern, Gwent. NP7 0HN

  • Mr P. J. Ll. Lewis. Tynllwyn Farm, Bryn-y-Maen, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd. LL28 5ER

  • Mr P. T. Rutherford. Felin Wlan, Tai'n Lon, Clynnog Fawr, Gwynedd. LL54 5DE

  • Mr G. T. Thomas. Gwylfa Farm, Llanwnda, Caernarfon, Gwynedd. LL54 5UF

Trustees who retire in 2026:

  • Mr J. T. Kirk. Penmyarth Farm, Newry Road, Builth Wells, Powys. LD2 3DQ

  • Mr E. G. Prosser. 3 Ffordd Dinas, Cwmavon, Port Talbot. SA12 9BS

  • Mr M. J. Davies. Brynawel, Five Roads, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. SA15 5YT

  • Mrs A. J. Kember. 1 Bakers Corner Cottage, Ladham Lane, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 1LS

  • Mrs J. V. Parry. Talponciau Farm, Plas Issa, Penycae, Wrexham. LL14 1TU

Trustees who retire in 2027:

  • Mr E.P.J. Gummery. Malting House Cottage, High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire. MK45 4EP

  • Mrs M. A. Bigley. The Quakers Farm, Michaelchurch Escley, Herefordshire. HR2 0PT

  • Mr D. M. Waters. 28 Afan Terrace, Cwm Afan, Port Talbot. SA12 9EU

  • Mr R. J. Pittman. 9 Orchard Close, Marshfield, Cardiff. CF3 2UA

  • Mrs C. Fell. Redhill Farm, Upleadon Road, Highleadon, Newent, Gloucestershire. GL18 1HJ

Sub Committees

Finance & HR
 

Chair: Mr D. M. Waters

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Vice-Chair: Mr R. J. Pittman

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Mr P. T. Rutherford

Mrs T. Hook

Mr P. J. Ll. Lewis

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Mr E. P. J. Gummery (Chair of Council)

Mrs M. A. Bigley (Vice-Chair of Council)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Members Services (incorporating Journal, Stud Book, Sales and Area & International committees)
 

Chair: Mrs A. J. Kember

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Vice-Chair: Mr P. J. Ll. Lewis

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Mr P. T. Rutherford

Mr J. T. Kirk

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Mrs C. Fell

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Mr E. P. J. Gummery (Chair of Council)

Mrs M. A. Bigley (Vice-Chair of Council)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Education & Welfare
(incorporating Promotions)
 

Chair: Mrs J. V. Parry

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Vice-Chair: Mr E. G. Prosser

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Mrs A. J. Kember

Mrs T. Hook

Mr P. J. Ll. Lewis

Mr M. J. Davies

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Mr E. P. J. Gummery (Chair of Council)

Mrs M. A. Bigley (Vice-Chair of Council)

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Society Honorary Veterinary Surgeon. 

Mr. S. W. R. Michell MRCVS

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Judging & Showing
 

Chair: Mrs C. Fell

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Vice-Chair: Mrs J. V. Parry

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Mr J. T. Kirk

Mrs T. Hook

Mr M. J. Davies

Mr G. W. Thomas

Mr R. J. Pittman

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Mr E. P. J. Gummery (Chair of Council)

Mrs M. A. Bigley (Vice-Chair of Council)

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

Pavilion & Estates

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Chair: Mr E. G. Prosser

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Vice-Chair: Mr M. J. Davies

RWAS Liaison Group

 

Mrs A. J. Kember
(Chair of Members Services)

Mrs C. Fell
(Chair of Judging & Showing)

 Mrs J. V. Parry                    (Vice-Chair of Judging & Showing)

Mr E. G. Prosser
(Chair of Pavilion & Estates)

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