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Willie Sheret MBE winning the Foxhunter Championship at Wembley Arena in London, England on St Corry at the HOYS in 1975

The son of a Glasgow coalman, William 'Willie' Shaw Sheret is a Scottish Showjumper, coach and trainer. Originally from Glasgow, he's been involved in showjumping for over 70 years, first competing when he was 13 years of age. His career developed when he represented the army throughout Europe just after WWII. From there he went on to reach a career high of winning the Foxhunter Championship in 1975 at the Horse of the Year Show on St Corry and he has trained a number of horses that have gone on to compete at the Olympic Games. He continued to showjump until he was 70 years of age and is now a coach and trainer teaching all over the UK. Recognised by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 when he was awarded an MBE for Service to Showjumping in Scotland. Willie is also the Honorary Vice President of the British Showjumping’s Scottish Branch.