Equestrian Relief: horse world unites to support our NHS heroes
Friday 03 April 2020
LEADING Olympic riders from across the disciplines, as well as horse racing jockeys
and celebrities have shown their support for a major fundraising initiative launched
by the team behind Bolesworth and Liverpool International Horse Shows.
‘Equestrian Relief’ is an urgent fundraising campaign to raise money and change
lives, with donations going directly to support the efforts of the wonderful work being carried out by the NHS.
Leading names are all showing their support including two Eventing World
Champions Ros Canter and Zara Tindall, Olympic Gold Medallists Carl Hester &
Scott Brash and racing legends AP McCoy and Frankie Dettori.
Each day two members of each team will take part in a daily challenge. The five
challenges, which are; On the Gallops, Plankety Plank, Horse Drawn, Showstopper
and Dark Horse will test our riders skills physically, creatively and artistically. Much
more will be revealed over the coming days so make sure you join in the fun at 7pm
each evening from Monday 6 April - Monday 13 April where our daily highlights will
be broadcast across all the Liverpool International Horse Show channels and all info
can be found at www.equestrianrelief.com .
Said Nina Barbour, Bolesworth Managing Director: “Our priority is to unite the horse world to support our health workers and our goal is to raise a sum of money that will make a real difference. All donations will go directly to NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Crisis Fund - supporting NHS staff and volunteers on the frontline as they work under pressure and in the most challenging of circumstances.”
“We’ve already got some fabulous sponsors on-board - including long standing
Bolesworth supporters Equerry, Equitop and Horse Scout - who have all made
generous contributions to get us started.
The campaign will also be launching a charity auction On Monday 6 April with a host
of ‘money can’t buy’ experiences up for grabs! Bid for the chance to get one on one
with some of our equestrian celebrities for an exclusive Q&A session online, go
behind the scenes with ITV racing, or even bid for a round of golf with AP McCoy
and Oli Bell. The paintings produced by the teams in the Horse Drawn challenge will
also be included in the auction lots!
Zara Tindall said: “It’s a very challenging time for the equestrian community right now
with so many people affected in so many ways. Being a high-risk activity, we also
have a responsibility to minimise the impact on the NHS who are valiantly working to
support the nation and save lives. Taking part in Equestrian Relief and knowing that
donations are going directly to help NHS workers on the frontline makes it a nobrainer for me. I am happy to be part of this campaign and look forward to seeing
just how much we can raise”.
Frankie Dettori said: “I am super excited to announce that I will be taking part
in Plankety Plank and Bake Off Easter Showstopper all in aid of Equestrian Relief.
It’s going to be great fun, however we are all very competitive so I can’t wait to get
started – so please make sure you support us!”
Scott Brash said: “All over the country we are coming together to support the
phenomenal NHS staff during these very challenging times. As a strong
equestrian community we must stay united in the battle against Covid19 and we are
hopeful that Equestrian Relief can make a huge impact in raising funds directly to
support those who are putting their own lives at risk to help others. Let the
challenges commence and please make sure you support us and give what you can
to this incredible cause.”
Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together said: “Every person on our team and
NHS teams throughout the country, are playing a vital role in being there for others
during this emergency. Please join in with the Equestrian Relief team effort by
showing your appreciation, gratitude and solidarity for our NHS workers who are
responding heroically to the biggest challenge the NHS has ever faced’.
To donate and for details of the Equestrian Relief campaign visit www.equestrianrelief.com
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