Marie
Stokes FBHS, former Vice
Chairman of The British Horse Society And Chairman of Riding Clubs
for a number of years when living in our Area died on Friday 18 April.
Marie was a very active member of Battle & District Riding Club,
taking part in many things and sponsored our clubs Quadrille when unable
to ride in it herself due to taking a major role in its organisation. For 3
years running Battle qualified for the quadrille and won it with Maries sponsorship
in 1994. Her facilities at Guestling were always used free of any charge for
club activities. She remained an honorary member greatly interested in our
various activities even after she moved to Wales some years ago. Marie was
also a stalwart of Area 10 for a great number of years even before moving to
Guestling.
Marie’s Funeral was held at Aberystwyth on Friday 25th April, she
was then buried in the churchyard next to her home with a wonderful view
over her fields and home. Our club has sent a donation to the Hospice
of Hope in Marie’s memory, and I attended in recognition of the
enormous amount Marie gave to The Club, Area 10 and to me personally,
Marie meant so much to so many people, we were very privileged to be
part of her life.
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BHS Chairman Patrick Print FBHS said: “Marie’s half century
of service to the BHS and to the wider equestrian community ensured that
she will be remembered with affection and gratitude by literally thousands
of people.
“Whether in her work on Training, Welfare or Access, Marie’s commitment
was total and her enthusiasm had a way of galvanising others.
“Perhaps most of all, Marie will be remembered for her encouragement
of those involved in the Riding Club movement, work which was only curtailed
by a stroke in 2002.
“But even this life-changing event was not able to dampen her enthusiasm
or reduce her commitment as she continued to contribute as a most knowledgeable
and wise Trustee for a further two years.
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