British Horse Society stalwart Marie Stokes Dies
Friday, April 18, 2008
Marie Stokes FBHS, former Vice Chairman of The British Horse Society, died on Friday 18 April after a long illness.
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.”
