The Marion Williams Bursary
History
The Marion Williams Bursary was set up by Mr. David Sykes in memory of Marion Williams, an active EPS member and judge for many years, based in the South West of England. The Bursary is intended to support young people by providing funding towards furthering their showing aspirations, whether it is towards tack, education or travel.
Criteria & Applications
An invitation to apply for the Marion Williams Bursary will be extended to the highest placed rider or handler aged under 25 years, showing a registered Exmoor pony, owned by a member of the Society, at the following:
- All EPS Shows and Area Shows
- EPS Exmoor Pony of the Year
- All affiliated shows in the South West of England (Cornwall, Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire)
- Championship shows of NPS, Equifest, BSPS, HOYS and the London International Horse Show
If this person has already received an invitational placing in the current calendar year, the invitation will be passed down the line to the next eligible person, who must also be aged under 25 and riding or handling a registered Exmoor pony, owned by a member of the Society.
At the end of the showing season, they will be sent an invitation to apply for the Marion Williams Bursary, along with a Marion Williams Bursary Rosette, by Portly French, Marion Williams Bursary Coordinator. Further instructions on how to submit this application will be provided. Successful applicants can expect to hear by the Spring.
2023 Recipients
Lily Bailes
Imogen Davis
Harry Defty
Poppy Evans
Megan Gillon
Apryl Watts-Little
2022 Recipients
Ruby Chalker
Lauren Cohen
Scarlett Elwood
Annabella Howes
Lowenna Payn
Lyra Swayne
2021 Recipients
Portly French
Charlotte Matravers
2020 Recipients
Georgia Evans