2025年11月6日，英国哈特伯瑞大学（Hartpury University）在格洛斯特大教堂举行年度毕业典礼，向天星调良马术创始人&总裁王蔷女士（Michelle Wang Qiang）授予荣誉学位。王蔷女士是本年度哈特伯瑞大学马术领域唯一的荣誉学位获得者，也是首位获此殊荣的中国人，该荣誉旨在表彰其“对国际马术运动和实践发展做出的积极贡献”（contribution to the development of equestrian sport and practice internationally）。
坐落于英格兰格洛斯特郡中心地带的哈特伯瑞大学，是全球少数专注于动物、农业、体育与马术等领域的专业型高等学府之一。自1948年建校以来，学校始终以“理论与实践并重”为教育核心，尤其在马术教育领域享有国际声誉，更长期与英国马会（BHS）深度合作，构建了一套融合科学、福利与职业能力的完整培养体系。正是在这片孕育专业与热忱的沃土上，王蔷女士与哈特伯瑞大学的缘分悄然开启，并绵延26载。
这场庄重而温情的典礼，不仅是对个人成就的认可，也象征着中英马术教育交流的延续与深化。
在学位授予仪式上，哈特伯瑞大学理事会主席Edward Keene先生在介绍王蔷女士时指出：
Mr. Edward Keene, Chair of Governors for Hartpury University and Hartpury College, Introduces Michelle Wang Qiang at the Degree Conferral Ceremony：
“Michelle is the Chief Executive Officer of Equuleus Corp. Beijing, one of China's leading equestrian centres and a pioneer in the growth of the sport within the country. Over the past 25 years, Michelle has played a central role in fostering international equestrian development, overseeing the development of Equuleus into a world-class facility that excels as both a competition venue and a hub for training, coaching, and equestrian culture.
Since its founding, Equuleus has organised or co-organised almost 400 competitions, including international FEI events, national championships, and regional shows. In 2024 alone, under Michelle's leadership, the club delivered 45 national and international competitions across show jumping and dressage, welcoming over 6,000 horse-and-rider combinations and reaching millions of online viewers.
Working under the guidance of the Chinese Equestrian Association (CEA) and the Beijing Turf & Equestrian Association (BTEA), Equuleus also organised a professional dressage league series and continues to play a vital role in delivering the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup China League.
Michelle's commitment to equestrian development extends beyond sport. Equuleus has been recognised multiple times for its cultural and tourism impact, including as one of Beijing's Top 10 Sports Tourism Events and as a China Sports Tourism Boutique Event. The club's charitable programme, the "Pursuit of Dreams" initiative, received international recognition with the FEI Solidarity Award in 2021.
Michelle has enjoyed a close relationship with Hartpury University for more than two decades, supporting collaborations, staff and student exchange opportunities, and the promotion of Hartpury's expertise. Her vision, commitment, and leadership have not only transformed equestrian sport but also strengthened valuable international connections.
This Honorary Degree is awarded to Michelle for her outstanding contribution to the development of equestrian sport and practice internationally.”
Chair of Governors for Hartpury University and Hartpury College Edward Keene
在典礼后，王蔷女士在朋友圈分享道："依然感觉很梦幻：从26年前第一次访问哈特伯瑞大学，到刚刚被授予本年度哈特伯瑞马术学院唯一一个荣誉学位，并在近千名应届毕业生及家长面前发表演讲（在哈利·波特'生活过的地方'）。感动与惶恐：有经多年努力赢得信任与认可的欣慰与感动；有反思所贡献远远不及所获荣誉的惶恐；无他，唯继续精进。"
 
《哈利·波特》剧照
Michelle Wang Qiang Hartpury University Graduation Speech
Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am honoured to be standing here today in this beautiful Cathedral to receive my Honorary Degree for my contribution to the development of equestrian sport and practice internationally. Who would have thought I would be almost following in Harry Potter’s footsteps!
I want to thank Hartpury University for awarding me this degree. It was totally unexpected but I cannot tell you how delighted I am to receive it!
The first time my husband and I visited Hartpury was over 25 years ago. I remember Nathan, my husband rode a lovely horse called Desmond. We met with Amanda Bond and the then Principal, Malcolm Wharton.
I was so impressed by the countryside surrounding Hartpury and the amazing facilities, the Therapy Centre, the Rider Performance Centre, the library, the water treadmill and Margaret the mechanical horse – I did have a ride on her and thankfully stayed on!
In 2003 Jeremy Michaels who was then Hartpury’s Equine Director was invited to visit China by the Chinese Equestrian Association to help them develop a bespoke Chinese equestrian training system. Jeremy visited Equuleus International Equestrian Centre in Beijing where I am CEO and since that visit, we have followed the British Horse Society system and worked closely with Hartpury to promote the University's core values.
In China we have about 3000 riding clubs and 2,900 equestrian major graduates per year. However, there remains a talent gap of 60,000 professionals. Our aim is to lead the way in improving equine welfare through education. We’ve trained over 3200 professionals towards BHS qualifications. The ‘Pursuit of Dreams’ charity raised 2 million RMB, visited 47 remote families, and has provided financial aid to 230 equestrian students.
Before I draw my speech to a close, I must mention some of the many people who have supported me on my journey to this point. First and foremost, I must thank my family who have been so understanding over the years. Coco my younger daughter is here today with me. Sincere thanks also to Lynn Petersen who was the former CEO of British Horse Society, and Sarah Noble who first introduced me to Hartpury 25 years ago, and Jeremy Michaels who regularly visits our club to train staff and students. Many thanks must also go to Andy Collop and Rosie Scott-Ward for their great support for me, Equuleus and China, and last but not least, thanks to the British Horse Society and of course Hartpury University!
Graduates, this is your day and I am grateful and honoured to be able to share it with you! Thank you!
Thank you Hartpury once again from the bottom of my heart - I shall treasure this day forever!
一、26年的坚守与信任
哈特伯瑞大学与王蔷女士的缘分可追溯至26年前。那时的她第一次造访哈特伯瑞，就被这里的开放氛围与先进设施所打动——治疗中心、骑手表现中心、图书馆、水疗跑步机，还有那匹名叫Margaret的机械马。她与丈夫史琪一同参观，见到了Amanda Bond和时任校长Malcolm Wharton。
真正的合作始于2003年。当年，时任哈特伯瑞大学马术总监的Jeremy Michaels先生受中国马术协会邀请访问中国，帮助开发符合中国特色的马术培训体系，并访问了天星调良马术。自那时起，天星调良马术开始引入英国马会（BHS）体系，与哈特伯瑞大学建立了长期紧密的合作关系。
多年来，在中国马术协会和北京市马术运动协会的指导下，天星调良马术持续深化与哈特伯瑞大学的合作，在专业课程建设、师资培训与学术交流等方面不断取得进展。Jeremy Michaels先生定期访问天星调良马术，为员工和学员提供培训指导。Jeremy回顾道，哈特伯瑞大学和英国马会体系始终坚持“理论与实践并重”的教育理念。他认为，马术行业真正需要的是既理解理论、又具备扎实动手能力的人才，而这一理念正是哈特伯瑞教育体系的核心竞争力之一。
2006年，CHS考试期间，BHS总考官Jeremy Michaels先生（左）和罗山女士（右）
哈特伯瑞大学校长Andy Collop先生在接受采访时表示："我们与王蔷女士的合作关系已经超过20年。It's because of those developments and passion and commitment to the equine industry that we felt it was appropriate to award an honorary degree."（正是因为这些发展成就，以及她对马产业的热情和承诺，我们认为授予她荣誉学位是非常恰当的。）她在中国推动的工作一直非常鼓舞人心，她对马产业的热情和长期承诺都让我们深受触动。我们的许多课程将大量实践元素与理论知识紧密结合，这正是我们的教育理念——确保毕业生在踏入职场时已经具备了充分的准备。
"Hartpury University & Hartpury College Vice-Chancellor, Principal & CEO Professor Andy Collop
哈特伯瑞大学的校徽设计蕴含深意：盾徽上的橡子象征学生的成长与潜能，金色图书代表知识的传承，环绕书本的橄榄叶花环则寓意终身学习与卓越成就。而两侧支撑盾徽的黑马，正是学院在马术教育领域专长的生动体现。校训"Proud to Belong"，传递着这所大学的核心精神——为属于这个充满活力、积极进取、致力于推动进步的马术共同体而自豪。
二、"马匹福利高于一切"：与国际核心价值观的深度共鸣
英国马会（BHS）前首席执行官Lynn Petersen女士在专访中特别强调："For me, and I know for Michelle, the most significant core value is putting the horse first."（对我而言，我也知道对王蔷女士来说，最核心、最重要的价值观就是'马匹优先'。）这一点让我印象极为深刻——她在运营商业机构、举办赛事以及天星调良马术的其他各项工作的同时，始终完全践行这一承诺。将'马匹福利高于一切'作为核心价值观，这在她心中占据着非常重要的位置。
"副校长Rosie Scott-Ward女士评价道："Michelle has always looked for evidence-based approaches, going to visit centres and seeing how horses can be managed and how competition can be supported in practice, looking for the best possible ways in which to do things.（王蔷女士始终秉持一种基于证据的实践方法——她会亲自走访各类马术中心，深入考察马匹管理的先进模式，研究如何在竞赛与日常训练中更好地支持马匹，并不断探索最优解决方案。）这种严谨、务实的专业态度，与哈特伯瑞的核心理念高度契合。与此同时，她始终将马匹放在核心位置，关注马匹能够为人类和社会带来的积极价值。
"Hartpury University and Hartpury College Deputy Vice-Chancellor Rosie Scott-Ward
这一理念不仅体现在天星调良马术的日常运营中，更贯穿于其教育培训体系的每一个环节。天星调良马术已按照BHS体系培训了超过3200名马业从业人员和马术爱好者，为马术行业输送了大量高素质人才。
长期参与天星调良马术教育体系建设的英国马会资深教育专家Jeremy Michaels 先生也指出：“未来十年乃至二十年，马匹福利将成为马术教育中最重要的议题。如果我们在骑乘、训练和竞赛中无法真正解决福利问题，公众将不再接受这项运动，马术运动本身甚至可能被大幅限制。”在他看来，只有将福利放在首位，马术运动才能获得长期的社会认同与可持续发展。
三、马术助梦：让更多人接触马术
在王蔷女士的领导下，天星调良马术不仅成为国际马术中心，也积极推动教育公益。由北京市马术运动协会和天星调良马术共同发起的"马术助梦计划"公益项目（Pursuit of Dreams），累计筹集207万元人民币，探访47个偏远家庭，资助230名马术专业学生，并通过公益活动让更多年轻人有机会接触马术。
2021年11月，天星调良“马术助梦计划”公益项目荣获国际马联同心协力奖项（FEI Solidarity Award），国际马联主席英格玛·德·沃斯先生（Mr. Ingmar De Vos）为项目发起人王蔷女士颁发荣誉奖杯
Lynn Petersen女士对此高度认同："马术教育不应该被视为一项贵族运动。我们在英国有一个项目叫做'通过马匹改变生活'。 Michelle's activities and charity in China is similar in as much as we try to bring the horse to people."（王蔷女士在中国开展的公益活动与此相似，我们都在努力将马匹带到人们身边，让更多人有机会接触和了解马匹。）
英国马会（BHS）前首席执行官Lynn Petersen女士
在Jeremy 看来，马术教育不应止步于课堂或证书本身。他多次强调，真正热爱马匹、希望投身行业的年轻人，必须理解这是一条“既艰苦又值得”的道路——It really is a tough industry but incredibly rewarding. 清理马厩、户外工作、在不同环境中照顾马匹，都是成长为专业人才的必经之路。正是这种实践精神，支撑着马术教育的真实价值。
在王蔷女士的获奖致辞中，她特别提到："在中国，我们有超过3000家马术俱乐部，每年有2900名马术专业毕业生。然而，仍然存在6万名专业人才的缺口。我诚挚地邀请大家加入我们！我们的目标是通过教育引领马匹福利的改善。
四、那些值得铭记的名字
从最初的邀请到本次的授予，这段跨越26年的友谊由许多名字串联而成。
在获奖致辞中，王蔷女士深情感谢了一路支持她的人们："我要感谢这些年来一直非常理解和支持我的家人，感谢Lynn Petersen、Sarah Noble以及定期访问天星调良马术培训员工和学员的Jeremy Michaels，特别感谢Andy Collop和Rosie Scott-Ward对我本人和天星调良马术的大力支持，感谢英国马会和哈特伯瑞大学！"
五、奥运骑士华天的视角：教育是一切的基础
中国奥运骑士华天在谈到马术教育时表示："教育至关重要。无论是学校的正规教育、马术技巧培训、马匹与人员管理教育，还是品格培养，这些都必须结合在一起，骑手或运动员才能拥有成功的职业生涯和优异的赛场表现。"他强调，"You can't rely on just one aspect; you have to build the full package, and education is at the heart of all of those things."（不能只依赖某一个方面，必须构建完整的能力体系，而教育是所有这些要素的核心。）
中国奥运骑士华天
谈到王蔷女士的工作时，华天表示："我们都是通过健康、正向的马术教育接触到这项运动的。这种教育的影响是深远的，让我们始终怀有强烈的责任感——不仅要在重大赛事中展现最佳竞技水平，也要推广和分享马术运动的真正意义。"
他还特别强调，不要过早地把自己限制在狭窄的范围内（don't be too narrow too early）。你需要构建一个宽广的基础，在整个职业生涯中持续学习。"This broad understanding is how you build a 'taller tower' in the end."（这种广泛的认知积累，最终能帮助你"搭建更高的塔"——也就是取得更大的成就。）
六、橡子、图书与荣誉：教育精神的延续
从实践到公益，从国际合作到人才培养，王蔷女士与哈特伯瑞大学20余年的合作，诠释了"以教育为本的马术精神"。
正如哈特伯瑞校徽上那本金色图书所象征的——知识的传承与分享，是这份合作最珍贵的内核。橄榄叶花环环绕书本，寓意着终身学习带来的卓越成就，而橡子则代表着每一个被教育滋养的生命，都有成长为参天大树的潜能。正如Jeremy Michaels 所总结的那样：“马术教育的核心，从来不是单一技能，而是一套以马匹福利为核心、融合实践经验、持续学习与文化理解的完整体系。”这一理念，与王蔷女士及天星调良马术26年来所坚持的教育方向高度契合。
在典礼致辞的最后，王蔷女士说："毕业生们，今天是属于你们的日子，我很感激也很荣幸能够与你们共同分享这一时刻！再次从心底感谢哈特伯瑞大学——我将永远珍藏这一天！"
这份荣誉不仅属于个人，更属于所有在马术教育道路上默默耕耘的人。它象征着信念的延续，也见证着教育的力量——那些被悉心培育的橡子，终将长成森林。
正如王蔷女士所说："无他，唯继续精进。"
未来，天星调良马术将继续秉持"马匹福利高于一切"的核心价值观，以教育为本，培养更多具有国际视野的专业人才，为马术教育事业贡献力量。在这片马术教育的沃土上，更多的种子正在发芽，更多的故事正在书写。
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