Worshipful Company of Saddlers continue support of British Showjumping in 2019
Wednesday 17 July 2019
British Showjumping is pleased to announce that the Worshipful Company of Saddlers are supporting the sport in 2019 via a generous Training Grant and top quality Equestrian Prizes. The Saddlers’ Company not only strive to back the manufacture of high quality British saddlery, but they also work to promote participation in equestrian sport, with a particular focus on young people and para equestrian riders.
This year, the Saddlers’ Company Training Grant will be used to support the ‘Just for Schools’ programme and the Equestrian Prizes will be awarded as follows:
- A jumping saddle has been awarded to the winner of the Ella Popely Mentorship Award. The 2019 award winner is Will Fletcher
- A snaffle bridle will be awarded to the Pony British Novice Champion and the Pony Discovery Champion at the British Showjumping National Championships
- A headcollar will be awarded to the Pony Bronze League 128cm, 138cm and 148cm Champions at the British Showjumping National Championships
- A headcollar will be awarded to the Pony Silver League 128cm, 138cm and 148cm Champions at the British Showjumping National Championships
- The Just for Schools Individual Champions across the following five heights – 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, 1.00m and 1.10m – will each receive a headcollar at the British Showjumping National Championships
- The Club Junior Champions across the following four heights – 70cm, 80cm, 90cm and 1.00m – will each receive a headcollar at the British Showjumping National Championships
- The National Para Equestrian Club Championship winners across the following eight grades – Grade I/II/III/IV and Junior Grade I/II/III/IV – will each receive a browband at the British Showjumping National Championships
Where the Saddlers’ Company award prizes to riders aged 25 and under, riders will be eligible up to the end of the calendar year in which they reach 25.
For further information on the Worshipful Company of Saddlers, visit www.saddlersco.co.uk.
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