An 18-year-old equine apprentice from Derbyshire has been presented with the 2025 Stubbing Court Training (SCT) Ltds Enterprise Award.Ruby Thompson, who works at Hargate Equestrian Centre, a BHS approved livery yard, riding school and training centre in Derby, received the award, which rewards awareness, understanding and proactivity in business development among its apprentices, from international showjumper William Whitaker.SCTs Enterprise Award is part of the East Midlands-based training companys endeavours to incentivise, encourage and inspire its equine apprentices to develop all the skills they need to establish sound, long-lasting and rewarding careers in the equestrian world.Ruby was one of three finalists who were interviewed on a Powerpoint presentation which theyd put together showing the work they had done with their employers on the business plan they had created.William Whitaker with finalists (l-r) Ruby Thomson, Grace Houghton and Evie RevellNIKON D5 f/16 1/320s 40mm ISO400The other finalists were Grace Houghton from Brook Farm Stables in Warrington and Evie Revell, who is an apprentice at Cottagers Plot Equestrian Centre in Grimsby.Difficult decisionThe finalists were all of such a high standard, and it was an extremely difficult decision to pick the winner, said William.They had all made a huge effort and showed a massive commitment to the businesses they are employed with, as well as an impressive insight into what makes a business successful.It was very interesting to hear the differences between the types of yard and the comparisons between a riding school, a livery yard and an international level competition yard.Ruby was very thorough in her interview, had clear ideas about the improvements she could make to help the business and then had put them into action.Cash prizeWilliam presented Ruby with her award, which included a cash prize of 150, during a masterclass at Parklands Equestrian Centre in Sheffield earlier this month.Congratulations to Ruby for her hard work, commitment to learning and business success, and the great contributions she has made to support Hargate EC, said Belinda Turner, SCT chief executive.Image Stubbing Court Training Ltd.Related contentEssential horse worming schedule from a vetTimes have changed: Hopes that new educational programme will help to improve equine welfareHow to tell if a horse is happyCommon horse skin conditions in picturesThe post Equine apprentice from Derbyshire wins award appeared first on Your Horse.