Badminton Horse Trials is saddened to learn of the passing of Geoffrey Lane. Geoffrey was known to many at Badminton, having joined the Veterinary Commission in 1981 alongside Frank Mahon.  Then, he and Frank together presided over veterinary matters until 1991.  In 1992 Geoffrey was joined by Lawrence Gerring and they worked together until 1996.  In 1997, the role was re-named “Veterinary Delegate” and Paul Farrington was his co-delegate until Geoffrey retired in 2012.

Throughout his tenure, Geoffrey was much respected by owners, riders and his veterinary peers but most of all, by Badminton Horse Trials, who were incredibly lucky to have a person of his stature in position for 32 years.

Geoffrey has remained a good friend to Badminton since his retirement and we all much looked forward to seeing him at the annual pre-event veterinary meeting when his counsel continued to be sought by all.  Badminton week will not seem the same without him.