Honours and awards
Angelo Gains Bhs Fellowship
8th March 2010
Angelo gains BHS Fellowship
Angelo Telatin (44), was awarded the Fellowship of the British Horse Society following an intense two days of examination at Warwickshire College.
Angelo began his equestrian career in his home country of Italy, where he competed in national and international show jumping competitions. In 2003 he moved to the United States of America where he took up his current post as Director of Equine Studies Programmes at Delaware Valley College, Pennsylvania.
In 2005 Angelo set up a British Horse Society programme at Delaware Valley College and, as a consequence, has helped more than 40 candidates achieve BHS qualifications in the United States. He was given the BHS Overseas Award in 2008.
Angelo, who has coached the US Intercollegiate Dressage Team and the team representing the USA at the Intercollegiate World Equestrian Cup, said of his recent success
“Ever since I started in the equine industry I have had the goal of achieving the highest level of instructor certification. As a European, I was exposed to a variety of equestrian certification programs, but felt that the BHS was the most rigorous and stringent.
The exam called upon both my academic and professional experiences within the industry. Achieving this goal validates my teaching philosophies and gives me a great sense of accomplishment.”
Candidates for the Fellowship demonstrated their expertise and knowledge in all spheres of training and education of the horse and rider under the scrutiny of nine examiners, overseen by Chief Examiner, Jane Goldsmith FBHS.
Patrick Print FBHS, Chairman of The British Horse Society, was also on the examining team. Patrick said
“Angelo shone throughout the exam from start to finish, and what particularly impressed me was his empathy for horse and rider, and his philosophy, based on sound training principles. He will be a great credit to the Society.”
Ann Bostock assembled the team of riders and horses.
“This was no mean feat as the riders and horses were required to be of intermediate or advanced level in order that the prospective Fellows could demonstrate their true potential as coaches and trainers,” says Linda Haworth, Senior Executive, BHS Examinations.
“All the riders willingly gave up their time and I hope they found the experience enjoyable and beneficial”.
Angelo also praised the college, the horses and riders. “The high quality turnout of horses, riders and staff during the exam made the experience flawless. I was treated very cordially by all at the centre, which helped me feel welcome and confident for my exam.”
He went on
“The two day exam was a great learning experience that will stay with me for years to come. It was intense, but fair. I learned a lot about myself – my strengths and weaknesses as well as picking up on topics for future professional development. As a believer in life long learning, the experience gave me inspiration for my future endeavours.”
The British Horse Society Fellowship is the highest recognition of professional standing within the equestrian industry. Fellows are practice leaders, driving standards of horsemanship, training and welfare throughout the world.