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Meet the sponsors

Courtesy of our amazing sponsors, the eight finalists selected to take part in the show will win a prize package worth over £1,000 from the following brands.

Meet the sponsors
Omega Equine All Star Academy

Courtesy of our amazing sponsors, the eight finalists selected to take part in the show will win a prize package worth over £1,000 from the following brands:

Omega Equine

Omega Equine has built a fantastic range of innovative supplements which have become extremely popular with equine consumers including individual leisure horse owners to Gold Medal winning competition riders.

Airowear

Airowear has been a worldwide leader of innovation in the equestrian body protection since 1985. Their reputation is built on design expertise and our total commitment to rider safety. They ensure every product offers a superior fit, incorporates the latest technology and meets our exceptional quality standards.

Bucas

Bucas design, create and make high performance horse rugs and related equestrian products. Bucas provide a wide range of highly innovative and technically advanced products.

Charles Owen

World famous for raising the bar in safety, Charles Owen is as a leading British manufacturer of riding helmets. When Charles Owen himself founded the company in 1911, his mission was to make products for a safer world. Now under the direction of Charles Owen’s grandson, Roy Burek, the mission has remained the same, but has extended its reach to all parts of the globe.

easibed

easibed equine bedding is made from white-wood fibre and provides a dust-free, supportive bed. The consistency of easibed allows the wet to drain through to the base where it is absorbed, leaving the top dry and comfortable for your horse.

It is economical to use, easy to muck out and produces a smaller muck heap.

Ekkia

Ekkia provide horse tack and riding equipment for the rider: Ekkia is the specialist of the horse world.

Equithème

Powered by Passion since 1985”, leading French brand EQUITHÈME has worked hard in creating innovative, fashionable and authentic horse and rider wear for riders. This year the company has branched out further and included TWO brand new collections, Equi-Kids and The TRC 85 Collection, exclusively for children.

Intelligent Horsemanship

Kelly Marks is one of the UK’s best known equine behaviourists. She is popular for her friendly and approachable style in both her writing (author of 3 best selling books) and teaching both at demonstrations and on the Intelligent Horsemanship courses.

Kelly founded Intelligent Horsemanship as a learning resource to help horses and humans to get the very best from their partnerships. “We combine equine psychology and proven techniques to teach a kind and effective way to train and enjoy our horses” says Kelly.

Haygain

Haygain is a science-driven company, with the horse’s health as the primary focus. Haygain are committed to improving equine health through research and innovation in the respiratory and digestive health issues. Developed by riders, for riders. Haygain’s steamers are recommended by many of the world’s leading riders, trainers and equine vets.

Jump 4 Joy

Jump 4 Joy is the UK’s leading manufacturer of high performance show jumps and cross country fences combining functionality and versatility with an unrivalled standard of excellence in safety and design. Used by professionals and amateurs alike, they are acclaimed by many as the ultimate benchmark in today’s showjumping industry.

Tredstep

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Tredstep was founded in 1994 in the heartland of Irish horses. Tredstep designs are for riders, designed by riders. Product design at Tredstep is led by founder, owner and Irish International 4* event rider – Aidan Keogh. Since day one we have made it our mission to create, innovate and evolve an impressive range of sophisticated equestrian wear, from tall and short riding boots, half chaps and gloves to high quality breeches, show shirts and jackets, socks and belts. All of which are tested and trusted by the top equestrians in the world.

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