Officers
DR HARRY GREENWAY
Dr Harry Greenway has served the cause of equestrianism for 50 years, as a school teacher, as a Member of Parliament, as the only President of the National Equine Welfare Council and the Association of British Riding Schools, and as a Member of the Council (and latterly Trustee) of The British Horse Society.
As a Member of Parliament, Dr Greenway introduced a Private Members Bill, later to become the Horses (Protective Headgear for Young Riders) Act 1990. This measure has undoubtedly led to a significant reduction in the number of serious injuries suffered by young riders.
As a Trustee of The British Horse Society (and formerly as a Member of the BHS Council) Dr Greenway has brought a sharp and informed mind to discussions, whether on matters relating to welfare, financial propriety or - a particular passion of his - the extending of equestrian opportunities to young people, especially those from backgrounds in which horse riding does not usually feature. His distinguished period of service with the BHS lasted some 33 years.
As NEWC's President he has ensured that the many equine organisations which work for the well-being of horses, ponies and donkeys have been able to work together effectively and efficiently. He has hosted publications and events launches on behalf of NEWC and is always on hand to offer advice and support with whatever important work NEWC is currently undertaking.
VICE PRESIDENT
LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO BVM&S BSc CertEP MRCVS
Lesley Barwise-Munro graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (RDSVS) in 1986. Since then she has worked as an equine practitioner with the Aln Veterinary Group, now part of the Alnorthubria Veterinary Group. Lesley is Senior Veterinary Surgeon for Newcastle Racecourse and also carries out local point to point duties. Her main areas of clinical expertise are lameness, respiratory disease, dentistry and how they influence performance. As time allows, Lesley enjoys hunting and has two daughters who are active members of the Percy Hunt Pony Club.
In 1992 she completed her RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice and in 1998 joined BEVA Council and was elected as President in 2005. During her time on Council she worked with the Government and the major animal welfare organisations developing the recent Animal Welfare Act 2006. This work was recognised with the presentation of The Blue Cross Equine Welfare Award by HRH the Princess Royal at BEVA Congress in 2006.
Lesley has driven forward the development of the Equine Health and Welfare Strategy for Great Britian as well as playing a key role in developing the Equine Industry Welfare Guidelines Compendium, and is currently driving forward the changes to the law on the licensing of livery yards.
