EQUERRY Horse Feeds is to sponsor the prestigious Amateur Bronze Grand Prix at the exciting new Bolesworth Young Horse Championship Show.

This five day young horse showcase runs from August 14 to 18 in the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle and will feature 4, 5, 6 & 7-year-old age classes, incorporating qualifiers for the FEI World Young Horse Breeding Championships in Lanaken, held in September.

This is a new addition to the Equerry team’s major sponsorship portfolio at Bolesworth International as title sponsor of the event and also supporter of the British Riding Club’s competitions, as well as sponsors of the Under 25 Grand Prix at the Liverpool International Horse Show over the New Year.

The young horse classes will run alongside CSI** and CSIAm International classes with the youngsters having the chance to experience jumping in the amphitheatre-style Main Arena with the atmosphere of a true International competition.

The Equerry Amateur Bronze Grand Prix takes place on Saturday, August 17 and will bring together the best combinations that have made it through to the prestigious final day.

Said Edward Lea of Equerry: “The new Young Horse Championship’s at Bolesworth is another fantastic addition to the growing number of events held at this magnificent venue and we are delighted to be sponsoring the Amateur Bronze Grand Prix.

“We are very committed to supporting events at Bolesworth with our title sponsorship of The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show now entering its fourth year and work very closely alongside the events’ team.”

Added Show Promoter, Nina Barbour: “Equerry Horse Feeds are very supportive of the events established at Bolesworth and Liverpool, and we are delighted to have them on board for the new show.”

The opening night on August 14 will include an Eventing Grand Prix, and a Ramiro B Elite Auction for foals, yearlings and two-year-olds sired by the legendary Ramiro B.

The finals of a new British 3-year-old Loose Jumping Championship will be held on the Thursday night.

Qualifiers will be held throughout July at the following venues:

PYECOMBE (Sussex)

ONLEY GROUNDS (Warwickshire)

MUIRMILL (Scotland)

SPOT ACRE (Staffordshire)

LEDSTON EQUINE CENTRE (Yorkshire)

Friday night includes the launch of the new Bolesworth AES Elite Foal Auction featuring the very best British bred foals.

Saturday will conclude with the TheraPlate UK Puissance followed by evening entertainment, it’s party time.

VIP Hospitality packages are available from £85 plus VAT per person in the day and £50 plus VAT per person for the evening sessions.

A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available, with supporter’s packages starting at £1,500 plus VAT.

For further information please contact 01829 307676, email melanie@bolesworth.com or visit www.bolesworthyounghorse.com.

FOLLOWING its huge success last year, the Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show is once again hosting the British Riding Club’s showjumping competition at the prestigious venue.

Taking place on Saturday, June 15 there will be an 80cm and 90cm class for British Riding Club members.

There will be four competitions including a Team and Individual Competition at 80cm and 85cm, and a Team and Individual Competition at 90cm and 95cm level.

The team classes include four horse and rider combinations and will be run under British Showjumping rules.

The Individual Competitions are only open to competitors who have competed in the Team Competitions and will see all competitors who gain a clear round jump against the clock to produce the individual winner.

Equerry Horse Feed, rugs and saddlecloths as well as rosettes will be awarded to the prize winners in what looks set to be a great addition to the competition at Bolesworth International.

Said Show President, Nina Barbour: “We were delighted with the inaugural British Riding Club competitions in 2018 so it’s great to be hosting them once again and are looking forward to members from all over the region taking part across the classes.”

Added Edward Lea of Equerry Horse Feeds: “The new addition was just fantastic last year and the classes give riding club members the opportunity to compete in front of Bolesworth Castle which provides a stunning and prestigious backdrop.”

Also taking place on Saturday, June 15 is the glamorous event of Ladies Day, CSI 4* Showjumping and CSI 2* Showjumping Grand Prix. The evening see’s the exciting Ride & Drive competition as well as the not to be missed evening entertainment from Furnace and the Fundamentals! With so much going on it is the perfect opportunity to have an enjoyable day out with your friends.

General admission tickets can be bought online at www.bolesworthinternational.com

Evening Hospitality Tables are available at a cost of £95+ VAT per person for tables of 6 or 8 with access to the VIP marquee from 6.30pm – contact hospitality@bolesworth.com