James Hick
“THERE isn’t a better job in the world, as far as I’m concerned,” so says the British Horse Society’s (BHS) new chief executive.
New is perhaps a little far – he’s been there five months now and has spent four of those driving the length and breadth of the country meeting those who make up the BHS. We meet in virtual reality via videolink, part way through the lockdown.
When the BHS first publicised James’ appointment, his background with horses was covered off in a single line: “Mr Hick has been a member of the British Horse Society for over 10 years and in his spare time he breeds and shows shire horses.”
So when did he catch the equestrian bug?
“I’d describe myself as a competent leisure rider
