Meet an audience of over 10,000 equine-loving consumers
The inaugural National Equine Show will take place on the 4-5 March 2023 at The NEC. This premium event offers something new and fresh in the equine event calendar. Everything about this event is designed to maximise the time visitors can try and test new things making it a great shopping focussed day out with lots of interactive features, community meet-ups and inspiring presentations from experts and equine stars.
The National Equine Show is a 100% premium shopping and luxury experience and at the heart of the event is two education theatres packed with inspiration for new and existing equestrians to learn about and try new things, with horse and rider inclusion, health and wellbeing at its core.
Opening times / Hall number
The show will be in hall 20 and open 9am – 5pm on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March 2023.
You can see a map of the NEC Halls here: NEC Site Map 2021 (thenec.co.uk)
How do I book a stand / find out about exhibiting?
You can speak directly to our Event Director Liz Ormesher who would be happy to discuss opportunities to get involved in the Show – she can be reached at [email protected] You can also find out more information here Get Involved - National Equine Show
Are there any jobs available?
Not currently but please contact [email protected] and we will pass your query on.
If you are interested in speaking at the event we would love to hear from you - please contact [email protected]
How are you working to reduce the carbon footprint at the show?
From working with the venue, looking at ourselves and collaborating with exhibitors. But here’s the thing… Visitors’ travel is the biggest carbon emitter of each show. So we need your help. Taking the train instead of driving will reduce the emissions of your journey by around 80%. The NEC is a 5-minute walk from Birmingham International train station or 90 seconds by the free air-rail walk. If you need to drive, car share with friends and reduce your impact by 50%. There’s a great network of cycle and footpaths in the area and bike racks are near the entrance. There are also electric car charging point and more to come in the future…
Is there a cloakroom?
The NEC has a cloakroom before you enter the Show. Visitors with a VIP Ticket will have access to a VIP Cloakroom in the VIP Lounge.
Do I need to book to see a speaker?
No need to book, our speaker programme is included as part of your ticket and seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
Will there be food stalls?
Yes, there will be a number of NEC-managed food stalls, and some of our exhibitors will sell packaged food items too.
Are there any horses at your event?
No, this is a retail focused event providing a great day out for horse lovers but there are no horses or demonstrations at the show.
Will I need ID?
We do not require ID to gain entry to the Show.
My question isn’t here
If you still have a question, please email us on [email protected]
General admission tickets
You can book A one day or weekend ticket here, under 16s go free. Our free tickets have now expired but you can get a ticket from just £12.
When will I get my ticket?
Tickets will be sent out a week before the event, bring your ticket along to the Show either printed or on your mobile.
I haven’t received my tickets / I have lost my ticket / I want to amend my booking
The team at See Tickets would be happy to help you with any ticket enquiries here: https://nationalequine.seetickets.com/customerservice
What does the VIP package include?
Information about our VIP ticket offering can be found here: Tickets - National Equine Show, our VIP tickets include access to the VIP lounge with refreshments throughout the day, a glass of sparkling wine per adult ticket holder (over 18’s only), a VIP tote bag, fast track entry, dedicated VIP meet and greet access, VIP seating within the theatres, free cloakroom area for your bags and shopping and concierge service to assist you in planning your visit and on the day support.
How do I get to the NEC and what facilities are available?
What time can I arrive?
We allow entry to the Hall any time during the day between 09:00 and 17:00 on both days. But if you arrive before 9am we will be giving out exclusive show gifts.
Where can I stay nearby?
We've partnered with EventBeds by NuBreed Hotels to offer exclusive deals at localised hotels with savings of up to 30%. Please visit the EventBeds VIP Concierge link here.
I’m in a wheelchair, is the venue accessible?
Yes, the venue is accessible for people with different needs. You can find out more information here: Disabled Visitors to the NEC | The NEC Birmingham but can also contact [email protected] to discuss how we can make the show as accessible as possible.
Will you have a quiet space available?
We will have small area reserved should a visitor need a few moments away from the Show floor – to find out more about this or speak to the team contact [email protected]
Can I bring my pet?
Only support animals are allowed inside the Hall.
A great day out for all the family, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The National Equine Show is a great day out for all the family with incredible interactive features, opportunities to learn new skills and get face-to-face advice from the experts.
With over 135 brands on site the show will provide a great opportunity to shop well known and well loved brands you would expect to see as well as discover some new, boutique, independent stores.
E-Riders Online Dressage Championships
Sponsored by E-Riders Online Dressage
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Meet and Greet
Sponsored by Charles Owen, My Cavago
Rider Wellness Zone
Sponsored by E Equine
Shaws Iberian Wine Bar
Sponsored by Pikeur Eskadron
Skills Theatre
The Equipe Dressage experience
Sponsored by Victoria Leavesley Equestrian
The Jockey Cam
The Nail Bus
Sponsored by Nail Bus
The Neurocentric Rider Injury Clinic
Sponsored by PB Movement
The PolyJumps Eventer Experience
The Shopping
VIP Lounge
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Sponsored by
Pikeur Eskadron
Shaws Iberian Bar is specialises in Equine events and is well known by many equestrians.
The bar specialises in Spanish and Portuguese wines, imported from our specially selected vineyards, beers and spirits.
The bar prides itself in providing great drinks With great service and a smile.
Get a taste of Spain with our wonderful Sangria with a bowl of Gordal olives and toasted almonds.
Sponsored by Charles Owen and My Cavago
We are delighted to be able to offer short Meet & Greet sessions in the Meet & Greet area which is located next to the VIP Lounge. Our speakers have allocated a set amount of time to meet as many people in the queue as possible but may not always get to the end of the queue.
Speakers not listed below will also be available for photos and further questions immediately after their stage sessions.
13:45
Come and meet Megan Elphick at The Polyjumps Eventer Experience
The PolyJumps Eventer Experience
Megan Elphick
14:30
Lydia Heywood and members of Cool Ridings will be available to meet at the Inspiration Stage, following Lydia's session
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Lydia Heywood
Cool Ridings
VIP Ticket holders will have access to a few perks over the weekend of the Show including:
If you are a VIP Ticket holder and wish to discuss any element of your day please contact [email protected]
13:15-14:00
VIP Lounge
Verity Smith
Sponsored by
E-Riders
E-Riders Online Dressage are hosting the National Equine Show Online Dressage Championships - and you could be a part of it! Anyone can take part, you just need a 20m x 40m marked out area (this can be on grass!) with the letters in the correct placings, and someone to record you riding your test.
With some amazing sponsors, beautiful rosettes & sashes and great prizes - you are not going to want to miss out! Also, EVERYONE who enters will get a qualification card!
Simply visit the E-Rider stand at the show (B90) to enter - you can also claim your FREE National Equine Show rosette at the same time! You will then have until the 30th April to film and submit your dressage test.
Sponsored by
Racewoods’ Dressage Simulator, accommodates riders of all levels from beginners to the advanced. This horse enables students to perfect advanced dressage movements, such as Piaffe, Passage and Half Pass, as well as being able to carry out basic arena work. Now including RDA software as standard. Chat with Victoria about her brands and products on the stand and get to experience riding in an Equipe Saddle on the simulator itself.
JockeyCam are the industry leaders in athlete POV cameras & have created a fully Immersive, VR360 horse racing experience, putting you where the action is. Come & join us to feel the excitement & adrenaline of being a jockey as you race against your friends & family!
Watch the video HERE
Brought to you by
We are excited to introduce ‘Yard Supplement Connect’ - the first focused and dedicated face to face national platform for Yard Owners and Managers who would like the opportunity to meet, network with and purchase from product and service providers who are well placed to offer support and solutions across multiple aspects of their facilities led business.
The Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion is hosted by the team from The Equestrian Index who publish The Yard Supplement and will form the central focus of this B2B showcase alongside 2 hours of specialist content on the Skills Stage.
Networking: There will be a dedicated networking area in the pavilion so visitors can chat with speakers post talk and have the opportunity to freely chat, make connections and do business with a variety of product and service providers showcasing.
Come to the Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion to meet with Equestrian Index, Tom Hobday KW, Lite my ride group, Harlow Bros LTD, Geldards, RHCOES, and LH Woodhouse.
On the Saturday afternoon, The Yard Supplement will be conducting some specialist sessions at the Skills Theatre. Hosted by Amanda Watson, managing director of Watsons Directories Ltd., these sessions are the perfect opportunity for yard owners to hear from experts in the field:
Saturday - 14:00-14:30
Are welfare and performance mutually exclusive in equestrian sport?
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Dr David Marlin
Saturday - 14:40-15:10
Light up your Equestrian Life with Lite My Ride
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Katie Clarke
Saturday - 15:20-15:50
What will we do when the wormers don't work? Introducing CANTER
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Claire Shand
Claire Williams
Dr Claire Stratford
At the Inspiration Stage, see leading riders, Olympic legends and influencers take to the stage and answer questions about their careers. Find out what motivates them, hear their stories and join the debate with a range of panel sessions.
Hosted by Rosie Tapner, this stage is a must-see area of the show. There will also be an opportunity to meet some of the celebrities after they have spoken. This is your chance to get an autograph and that all important selfie.
10:15 - 10:45
Meet the founders and members of Forces Equine: Supporting those who serve the country
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Forces Equine
11:00 - 11:30
The Hoof Gang - How equine therapy changes lives
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Hoofprints miniature haven
11:45 - 12:30
BERF panel: Changing the face of the equine world
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Sandra Murphy
Sue Gibbons
Linda Greening
Dr Noori Husain
Prunella Khalawan
Hema Patel
Heliya Mohebi Rad
At the Skills Theatre, hear from industry experts and pro riders who will be offering their expertise across the weekend. These sessions will offer valuable insight into topics such as equipment, training, wellness and nutrition, and advice on pursuing career in the equine world.
Hosted by commentator Sam Gerrard-May, the theatre will be populated by experts across the weekend to answer your questions on all things equine.
10:00 - 10:30
An introduction to equine nutritional hydrotherapy
Skills Theatre
Sandra Murphy
Equidiet
10:30 - 11:00
The neurocentric rider - a brain-based approach to horse riding
Skills Theatre
Lotti Hutchinson
11:15 - 11:45
So you want to be a brand ambassador?
Skills Theatre
Rhea Freeman
11:45 - 12:30
BETA Rider Clinic live: Staying safe in and out of the saddle
Skills Theatre
Claire Williams
Dr Diane Fisher
BETA
12:30 - 13:00
Overcoming anxiety and fear, without more hours in the saddle
Skills Theatre
Jenni Winter Leach
13:00 - 13:45
Why are you booting your horse - fashion or function?
Skills Theatre
Laura Szuca
Natalie McGoldrick
Equilibrium Products
14:00 - 14:00
Welcome to the Yard Supplement
Skills Theatre
Amanda Watson
The Equestrian Index
14:00-14:30
Are welfare and performance mutually exclusive in equestrian sport?
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Dr David Marlin
14:40-15:10
Light up your equestrian life with Lite My Ride
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Katie Clarke
15:20-15:50
What will we do when the wormers don't work? Introducing CANTER
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Claire Shand
Claire Williams
Dr Claire Stratford
10:00 - 10:30
So you want to be a brand ambassador?
Skills Theatre
Rhea Freeman
10:30 - 11:00
What is endurance riding and why should you try it?
Skills Theatre
Anna Bridges
Endurance GB
11:15 - 11:45
Getting ready for your career in the modern equine industry
Skills Theatre
James Rayner
Reaseheath College
12:00 - 12:30
How can we better safeguard our ridden horses?
Skills Theatre
Society of Master Saddlers
12:45 - 13:15
Why are you booting your horse - fashion or function?
Skills Theatre
Laura Szuca
Alex Bragg
Equilibrium Products
13:45 - 14:15
BETA Rider Clinic live: Staying safe in and out of the saddle
Skills Theatre
Claire Williams
Dr Diane Fisher
BETA
14:30 - 15:00
Overcoming anxiety and fear, without more hours in the saddle
Skills Theatre
Jenni Winter Leach
15:15 - 15:45
Equine environmental health and biosecurity
Skills Theatre
Ben Tuckey
Equine Bio Genie
Sponsored by
PolyJumps
Racewoods’ Eventer Simulator is coming to the National Equine Show for you to try your skills as an eventer. The most advanced Equestrian Simulator, the Eventer does it all, from true-to-life Grand Prix dressage movements, such as Piaffe and Passage, to jumping grid work or negotiating technical combinations on the cross country course. Thanks to its state-of-the-art, motion control technology it can replicate jumps of up to 1.20m high, and moves in a way no other simulator can. Come and meet with Polyjumps on the stand to discuss all of their products whilst trying out the simulator.
Sponsored by
E Equine
A zone dedicated to Rider Wellness with features such as:
EEquine will be running Balance Workshops at 10am and 2pm each day - first-come-first-served.
Interactive Balance Corner – Test out your balance, have a competition with your friend and have some fun doing it! Great for your core stability and balance as a rider.
Rider therapy – Sit back and relax with one of our Equissage rider wellness pads and Back in Action Bed. Perfect to have a rest after a fun day shopping!
Mini Balance - Learn some balance skills to improve your balance, core stability, riding position and posture, your horse’s way of going, your alignment, and ultimately your horse’s too.
Mechanical Millie - Mechanical Millie is a human powered equine simulator. Originating from Holland she was the first of her kind to be set up in the UK. Millie is a second generation simulator of this type which is more realistic in width, movement, and functionality. We are excited to bring Millie to The National Equine Show to help the visitors up their riding game for themselves and their horse’s health.
Rider Wellness Shop – We will have a selection of items from our shop to purchase for your horse and human wellness.
Sponsored by
PB Movement
PB Movement are excited to bring our clinic to The National Equine Show and meet the visitors. The Neurocentric Rider Injury Clinic will focus on a brain based approach to all things relating to horse riding. We look at how your brain and nervous system is working by using a higher order system. When you get tightness, weakness, wonkiness, pain or dysfunction it is due to an output reaction to your brain feeling like its threatened. We work on getting your body working for you instantly through looking at how your brain and body communicate and use this to help you perform better as a rider.
To book your session here: Calendly - Lotti Hutchinson
The National Equine Show are delighted to welcome the fabulous Nail Bus to the show.
We would love to introduce you to ‘May’ the NAIL BUS and welcome you onboard.
NAIL BUS redefines the nail salon experience and reinvents it for the modern age, a brand-new, upscale mobile nail and beauty bar on wheels!
The NAIL BUS Team will be ready to pamper you with some fun sparkle or a relaxing treatment ranging from glitter ‘festival’ faces to nourishing hand and nail treatments.
Pre-book a luxury experience to receive a 15% discount and to avoid disappointment on the day - use code TNES15OFF (Expires 3rd March 2023)
We look forward to welcoming everyone at the show even if its just for a selfie with May - STAND A62
The National Equine Show will play host to 135 boutique concession spaces. The shopping element of the show will provide equestrians of all ages with brands to appeal to all of their needs, for themselves, their horses and their lifestyle.
Spread across the show, the brands will offer the latest equipment, clothing, accessories, tech and professional advice to set you up for a fantastic season in the saddle.
We have an incredible line-up of speakers across The Inspiration Stage and The Equine Skills Stage. Check out the Agenda to plan who you want to see and when.
Ashleigh Wicheard
Carl Hester MBE
Dr Diane Fisher
Esme Higgs
Lydia Heywood
Piggy March
Rosie Tapner
Sir Lee Pearson CBE
Verity Smith
Alan Davies
Alex Bragg
Amanda Watson
Anna Bridges
Ben Atkinson
Ben Tuckey
Claire Shand
Claire Williams
Dr Claire Stratford
Dr David Marlin
Dr Noori Husain
Georgia Kavulok
Georgie Atkinson
Harrison Ashton
Heliya Mohebi Rad
Hema Patel
James Rayner
Jenni Winter Leach
Katie Clarke
Laura Szuca
Linda Greening
Lotti Hutchinson
Marta Kotonska
Natalie McGoldrick
Nicola Comley
Prunella Khalawan
Rhea Freeman
Sam Gerrard-May
Sandra Murphy
Sue Gibbons
Want to join the brands below and exhibit at The National Equine Show? Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor.
<strong>Shaws Iberian</strong>
E40
A love and a kiss
C55
A-plan insurance
B94
A2B Equestrian
D50
Agria Pet Insurance
H34
AK Riding Sports
X54
All-Steps Formation Riding
A40
Amaze brush
B92
Anne Johnston Gill Fine Art
C81
Apt Cavalier
G36
Arion Equestrian
B20
Avalanche Equestrian
E51
Avant-Garde Equestrian
D85
Aztec Diamond
C40
Beckford’s Rum
G31
Beehemian Wrapzody
H40
Bella & Duke
F12
BENZ EQUESTRIAN
C97
BETA
B52
BLACKDOG biomechanics
D86
Blackfort Equestrian
E50
Bliss of London
H51
Bloomfields Horseboxes
C30
Bobobites
B99
BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD
B42
Breast Cancer Now
D60
British Carriagedriving
D77
British Dressage
B70
British Equestrian
D71
British Food Box
D76
Burbi
E76
Butternut Box
G50
Cavago
Cavaletti Collection
F50
CHAPS
D74
Charlotte Watson Financial Planning
C92
Chic Cheval Brush Store
B93
Chock Shop
C24
Clipit Grooming
E95
Cool Ridings
C74
Crafty Ponies
F25
Delta direct
C75
Dressage TestPro
C70
Drimee
E2
DriRug
F56
DS Accessories
X4
DS Accessories
X4
E-Riders Online Dressage
B90
eGlove
F52
Elite Equestrian
H32
Emma Ziff Photgraphy
G30
Endurance GB
D70
Enduro Equine
D90
EPLA
Y8
Eqcouture
G62
Equestra UK
B2
Equi-Jewel by Emily Galtry
G64
Equi-light
G56
Equi-Trek
X3
Equiball
C96
Equidiet
D82
Equihandee
H46
Sponsor
Equilibrium Products
G20
equimi
C56
Equine Bio Genie
H24
Equine Careers
C90
Equipride
E84
Equisafety
A2
Equitanicals®
H60
Equitas
D64
Equitex
F34
Equiveg
A14
EqWax
D96
Ethos
C50
Eurotherapy
A44
Fancy Footwork
C84
Feel Good CBD
E94
FETLOX
E70
Finer Equine
D20
Fiona Cork Saddles
D94
Flapjackery
C80
Flying Changes Mindset
B41
FOMO
G36
Frosti Tap
Frys’ Teak
G40
Geldards
Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion
Goat Drinks
D77
Halt Equestrian
A24
Harlow Stables & Shelters
Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion
haynet Mate
E93
Helite
X50
Hello Fresh
F11
Henry James Saddlery
H20
Hoofprints miniature haven
E66
Horse & Country
H52
Horse Direct
D10
Horse Education Company (HEC)
C76
Horse First Ltd
C72
Horse Trek Mongolia
B97
Horse&Rider Magazine
A52
Horses Inside Out
D91
IG Equine
F30
iiequii
B35
iiequii Transcool
B35
IONS Therapy
X62
Jessica Fox Equestrian
H50
John Oates
F24
Just Chaps – The Specialists
G62
Leigh Wolf Equine Sculpture
D88
Sponsor
LeMieux
D10
Leon ULTRALIGHT Boots
E60
LH Woodhouse
Y4
LightupU
D62
LITE MY RIDE
F10
Looprints
F9
Lunar Eclipse & Hoof Gang Experience Ltd
A61
Lusso Equestrian Apparel
D21
Mansfield Sand
C60
Maxima Equestrian
E80
Mibe Pharma
E20
Mudcontrol
G26
Muscle Flo
C77
Myerscough College and University Centre
D92
MyoMaster
G60
Nags Essentials
D11
Nixi Body Ltd
E90
Nose Bagz
E98
Nova Dicer
H42
O’Donnell Moonshine – Handmade spirits from Manchester
F6
Olvossa
F54
Owens Horseboxes
C10
Parallax Equestrian
B81
Sponsor
PB Movement
B26
Pet Vertex
X2
Piggy TV
X5
Pikeur Eskadron
E40
Sponsor
PolyJumps
E22
PONY Magazine
A52
Premier Performance CZ ltd
E64
Questra sports
F64
Radiance Gold
G32
Charity Partner
RDA
E72
Reaseheath College
B50
Red Gorilla
F41
Rich & Son
B91
Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds
G34
Ryder Premier Equestrian
C82
Secret Chevalier
C92
See Change
X6
Selleria Equipe
Shearwater Insurance Services
C22
Skin In Motion
X61
Society of Master Saddlers
C52
Sock Solutions
E96
Stepright Orthotics
E74
Subaru UK Ltd
A1
Super X Country
F2
Swimzi
X44
Talos Vehicles
B72
Team Bloomfields
B34
Team Equestrian
D75
The Burnished Horse
H30
The Centre Line
E20
The Champagne Cave
b24
The Comfy Horse Company
G52
The Crusty Pie Company
B22
The Dressage Coach
E62
The Equestrian Planning Consultancy
G61
THE JOCKEY CAM
B95
The Neurocentric Rider
B26
Tom Hobday KW – Equestrian Property Specialist
Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion
Unique Laser Art
B82
Utoka
E74
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian
X1
Westgate Labs
G24
Wildjac
A60
Wood Stock Homes
B40
Woodhouse
Y4
Woodland Trust
D80
Working for Wildlife
D80
WWF
F60
BLACKDOG biomechanics | D86 |
Cavago | |
Dressage TestPro | C70 |
Enduro Equine | D90 |
Fancy Footwork | C84 |
The Dressage Coach | E62 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
BETA | B52 |
British Carriagedriving | D77 |
British Dressage | B70 |
British Equestrian | D71 |
CHAPS | D74 |
E-Riders Online Dressage | B90 |
Endurance GB | D70 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
RDA | E72 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
British Dressage | B70 |
E Equine | B64 |
Hoofprints miniature haven | E66 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
Lunar Eclipse & Hoof Gang Experience Ltd | A61 |
Myerscough College and University Centre | D92 |
Reaseheath College | B50 |
Breast Cancer Now | D60 |
Hoofprints miniature haven | E66 |
Horse Trek Mongolia | B97 |
Woodland Trust | D80 |
WWF | F60 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
E-Riders Online Dressage | B90 |
iiequii Transcool | B35 |
A2B Equestrian | D50 |
AK Riding Sports | X54 |
Apt Cavalier | G36 |
Arion Equestrian | B20 |
Avant-Garde Equestrian | D85 |
Aztec Diamond | C40 |
Beckford's Rum | G31 |
Blackfort Equestrian | E50 |
British Food Box | D76 |
Delta direct | C75 |
eGlove | F52 |
Eqcouture | G62 |
Equipride | E84 |
Horse Direct | D10 |
IG Equine | F30 |
Just Chaps – The Specialists | G62 |
LeMieux | D10 |
Leon ULTRALIGHT Boots | E60 |
Lusso Equestrian Apparel | D21 |
Olvossa | F54 |
Questra sports | F64 |
Skin In Motion | X61 |
Sock Solutions | E96 |
Super X Country | F2 |
Team Bloomfields | B34 |
The Burnished Horse | H30 |
Tom Hobday KW - Equestrian Property Specialist | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
PB Movement | B26 |
The Neurocentric Rider | B26 |
Bobobites | B99 |
Equidiet | D82 |
Equiveg | A14 |
Harlow Stables & Shelters | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
Horse First Ltd | C72 |
Mibe Pharma | E20 |
Parallax Equestrian | B81 |
Premier Performance CZ ltd | E64 |
Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds | G34 |
The Centre Line | E20 |
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian | X1 |
A love and a kiss | C55 |
Anne Johnston Gill Fine Art | C81 |
Aztec Diamond | C40 |
Beckford's Rum | G31 |
Beehemian Wrapzody | H40 |
Bobobites | B99 |
BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD | B42 |
Burbi | E76 |
Butternut Box | G50 |
Chock Shop | C24 |
Crafty Ponies | F25 |
Equitanicals® | H60 |
Finer Equine | D20 |
Flapjackery | C80 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
Leigh Wolf Equine Sculpture | D88 |
Looprints | F9 |
O'Donnell Moonshine - Handmade spirits from Manchester | F6 |
See Change | X6 |
Sock Solutions | E96 |
Team Equestrian | D75 |
The Burnished Horse | H30 |
The Champagne Cave | b24 |
Utoka | E74 |
Wildjac | A60 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Bobobites | B99 |
BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD | B42 |
Chic Cheval Brush Store | B93 |
EPLA | Y8 |
Equiball | C96 |
Equitanicals® | H60 |
Feel Good CBD | E94 |
Flying Changes Mindset | B41 |
Horse First Ltd | C72 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
iiequii Transcool | B35 |
Lunar Eclipse & Hoof Gang Experience Ltd | A61 |
Mibe Pharma | E20 |
Parallax Equestrian | B81 |
Pet Vertex | X2 |
See Change | X6 |
The Neurocentric Rider | B26 |
Westgate Labs | G24 |
AK Riding Sports | X54 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Amaze brush | B92 |
Aztec Diamond | C40 |
BENZ EQUESTRIAN | C97 |
DriRug | F56 |
Elite Equestrian | H32 |
Eqcouture | G62 |
Equestra UK | B2 |
Equilibrium Products | G20 |
Equisafety | A2 |
FETLOX | E70 |
Finer Equine | D20 |
Harlow Stables & Shelters | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
Maxima Equestrian | E80 |
Nags Essentials | D11 |
Olvossa | F54 |
Ryder Premier Equestrian | C82 |
Selleria Equipe | |
Super X Country | F2 |
Team Equestrian | D75 |
The Comfy Horse Company | G52 |
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian | X1 |
Agria Pet Insurance | H34 |
Shearwater Insurance Services | C22 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Anne Johnston Gill Fine Art | C81 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
Leigh Wolf Equine Sculpture | D88 |
Unique Laser Art | B82 |
A2B Equestrian | D50 |
AK Riding Sports | X54 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Apt Cavalier | G36 |
Arion Equestrian | B20 |
Avalanche Equestrian | E51 |
Avant-Garde Equestrian | D85 |
Aztec Diamond | C40 |
Blackfort Equestrian | E50 |
eGlove | F52 |
Eqcouture | G62 |
Equestra UK | B2 |
Equi-Jewel by Emily Galtry | G64 |
Equihandee | H46 |
Equipride | E84 |
Equisafety | A2 |
FETLOX | E70 |
Finer Equine | D20 |
Horse Direct | D10 |
IG Equine | F30 |
Jessica Fox Equestrian | H50 |
Just Chaps – The Specialists | G62 |
LeMieux | D10 |
Leon ULTRALIGHT Boots | E60 |
LightupU | D62 |
Lusso Equestrian Apparel | D21 |
Nixi Body Ltd | E90 |
Olvossa | F54 |
Questra sports | F64 |
Rich & Son | B91 |
Sock Solutions | E96 |
Super X Country | F2 |
Team Bloomfields | B34 |
Team Equestrian | D75 |
The Burnished Horse | H30 |
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian | X1 |
BENZ EQUESTRIAN | C97 |
Cavaletti Collection | F50 |
Eqcouture | G62 |
Equestra UK | B2 |
Equitanicals® | H60 |
Equitex | F34 |
Finer Equine | D20 |
Fiona Cork Saddles | D94 |
Henry James Saddlery | H20 |
Horse Education Company (HEC) | C76 |
Horse First Ltd | C72 |
Nags Essentials | D11 |
Olvossa | F54 |
Parallax Equestrian | B81 |
Rich & Son | B91 |
Ryder Premier Equestrian | C82 |
Selleria Equipe | |
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian | X1 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Cavago | |
E-Riders Online Dressage | B90 |
equimi | C56 |
Equitas | D64 |
Flying Changes Mindset | B41 |
Horse & Country | H52 |
Horse&Rider Magazine | A52 |
Horses Inside Out | D91 |
Lunar Eclipse & Hoof Gang Experience Ltd | A61 |
Piggy TV | X5 |
PONY Magazine | A52 |
Tom Hobday KW - Equestrian Property Specialist | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
Victoria Leavesley Equestrian | X1 |
All-Steps Formation Riding | A40 |
Amaze brush | B92 |
Avalanche Equestrian | E51 |
BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL LTD | B42 |
Chic Cheval Brush Store | B93 |
Clipit Grooming | E95 |
Drimee | E2 |
EPLA | Y8 |
Equestra UK | B2 |
Equitanicals® | H60 |
Ethos | C50 |
Finer Equine | D20 |
Frosti Tap | |
Harlow Stables & Shelters | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
Horse First Ltd | C72 |
iiequii Transcool | B35 |
LITE MY RIDE | F10 |
Mansfield Sand | C60 |
Nose Bagz | E98 |
Parallax Equestrian | B81 |
PolyJumps | E22 |
Red Gorilla | F41 |
See Change | X6 |
Tom Hobday KW - Equestrian Property Specialist | Yard Supplement Connect Pavilion |
Woodhouse | Y4 |
Bloomfields Horseboxes | C30 |
Equi-Trek | X3 |
iiequii Transcool | B35 |
John Oates | F24 |
Owens Horseboxes | C10 |
Subaru UK Ltd | A1 |
Talos Vehicles | B72 |
WELCOME
Liz Ormesher
Event Director
at Racoon Media Group
Welcome to the FIRST National Equine Show at the NEC! We have been looking forward to sharing this awesome event with you all, so we truly hope that you enjoy what we have on offer for you! Whatever type of horse person you are, there will be something at this show for you.
We have curated this show to have something for everyone and we strive for it to be as inclusive as possible showing that the equestrian world is a place for everyone and you are all welcome as part of our community.
Take your time going around the show to see well known brands and new brands that you have discovered. Take the opportunity to speak to the experts at the show to get the best advice on products, brands, and services.
So, what can you find at the event? Two stages with amazing speakers and content – The Inspiration Stage sponsored by LeMieux and The Skills Theatre will play host to speakers including Carl Hester, Piggy March, Esme Higgs , Sir Lee Pearson and many more. The Skills Theatre will play host to the first Yard Supplement Connect conference for Yard owners brought to you by Equestrian Index. Head over to the Agenda button on the Show Guide to see who is speaking, when and where.
Fun stuff to do? Yes plenty! We will have the Equipe Dressage Experience using the Racewood Dressage Simulator and the PolyJumps Eventer Experience using the Eventer model. These features will be popular so get there early! We also have EEquine bring you a Rider Wellness Zone with balance classes to get involved in, PB Movement with their Rider Injury Clinic, JockeyCam with their Virtual Reality experience, The Nail Bus for a little show pamper and many more fun things to do on some of our exhibitors’ stands.
This is a retail event and you will be able to purchase onsite so make sure your arms are ready!
On display are hundreds of brands and thousands of products. Our exhibitors are here to help you choose the Riderwear, Horsewear and anything else you might need. Please do take the time to see all the stands as there are new brands and services which you may not yet have seen.
Finally, we also have some exciting plans for 2024 which will be announced at the end of the show on Sunday at the Inspiration Stage including some wonderful new guests for 2024.
If you’d like to share any feedback about the event (good or constructive) then please do contact me at any time – your feedback is important and helps us build a better event for the future, so look out for the visitor survey post event too.
Thank you again for coming and being part of the National Equine Show Community,
With best wishes
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RDA groups supports 17,000 disabled people a year - from accessing physical exercise, and achieving their therapeutic goals; to combatting social isolation and boosting wellbeing. The engagement between people and horses makes a powerful impact, and is only possible through our amazing horses and volunteers, and the generous support of so many. We’re delighted to be official charity partner, and you’ll find us at stand E72. Come and meet the team, find out how to get involved and help support our vital work. Visitors can enter a prize draw for an RDA experience day, or ride Charley the mechanical horse.
Join us on stand C70 to experience the modern way to learn your dressage tests and analyse the results.
We will be showcasing our app Dressage TestPro and talking all things flatwork with demonstrations of the app, Q&A and ‘meet the expert’ sessions. Whether you are starting out on your journey or competing on a regular basis we will be able to help improve your scores.
TestPro is the official and exclusive app for British Dressage, British Eventing and in the USA, we are proud to have sales in over 40 countries.
Handmade in Britain for over 110 years, Charles Owen products are highly sought after around the world in every equestrian discipline. Whilst providing equestrians with the highest performing helmets, the Charles Owen range combines innovation, quality, safety and style. From skull caps, to bespoke peaked helmets, to rider collections, Charles Owen has a helmet for everyone.
We are proud to have an incredible team of riders, including YouTube sensation ThisEsme (Esme Higgs), and Influencer Harlow White. Both ThisEsme and Harlow have collaborated with Charles Owen to create their own helmets, capturing their unique style whilst incorporating safety in their designs.
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The Harlow MS1 Pro is a skull cap which holds three international safety standards, features MIPS, and comes with an exclusive Harlow hat silk!
The ThisEsme collection features four helmets, including the Esme Luna and the Esme Cosmic JS1 Pro, which also hold three international safety standards! The Esme Luna has a glittery cosmic ring and the Esme Cosmic JS1 Pro features an exclusive glittery hat silk with the ThisEsme signature!
Come to the PolyJumps stand to see our wide range of blocks, wings, poles and fillers. Lightweight, easy to use and available in wide range of colours including our recycled black and Eco Green. All our products are manufactured in the UK from UV-stabilised polymer, designed to withstand the ongoing demands of training and competition in all weather conditions.
Whether you are looking to enhance your training, want a dressage arena, or just need a new mounting block – make sure you visit the PolyJumps stand to get a 10% show discount and enter our Giveaway Competition to win your very own Intro set comprising of a pair of 8 Cup Integral Wings and two practice poles in the colours of your choice.
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Founder of grooming brand, Eqclusive, Marta is no stranger to keeping horses healthy and beautiful! A former groom herself, Marta knows exactly what it takes to build a business centred on horse wellbeing and trust. Her trademark products include the Eqclusive HAAS brush packs and a range with fellow speaker and supergroom, Alan Davies.
Recently retired, Alan is ex-groom to Britain’s most incredible Dressage duo, Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin. Having worked for Carl for over a decade, he’s been to more competitions than many of us can count(!) and taken charge of some of the sport’s most famous faces – including Valegro, Uthopia, Nip Tuck, Mount St John Freestyle, En Vogue, Gio and many more. A founding member of the International Grooms Association and ambassador for the British Grooms Association, there’s not much that Alan doesn’t know about the industry!
Georgie Atkinson (née Jackson) is a dressage rider and farrier – as well as being wife to stunt rider, Ben Atkinson. Georgie, like her husband Ben, has horses in the blood – being from a family of farriers, herself! It’s been rumored that Georgie prefers to keep out of the performing spotlight(!), but is a key part of the Atkinson Action Horses business – helping to bring on many of the horses there and keep things running behind the scenes.
Ben is a professional stunt rider and horse trainer from the heart of Yorkshire. The family business, Atkinson Action Horses, was founded by his father Mark over 25 years ago – and is one of the most respected equestrian services companies to the film and television industries, supplying highly trained horses, riders and trainers for a variety of disciplines and stunts. Ben’s displays include the beautiful art of Liberty, Classical Dressage, Airs above the Ground & Cossack Trick Riding.
Alex is an International Event Rider based in Somerset as well as a qualified farrier who still shoes his own horses!
With several top 5 5-star placings and podium finishes at 4-star, Alex is of the most competitive riders on the circuit.
Voted Horse & Hound Vet of the Year in 2017, Natalie is an Equine Vet based in Hampshire, who runs her own practice, South Coast Equine Vets, alongside training and competing her own four horses.
She established her veterinary practice in 2011 but has continued to compete up to Advanced/4* level Eventing, 1.20m show jumping, and Advanced Medium Dressage. Natalie has had several top placings including winning at National Level Dressage and was part of the CIC2* Eventing European Championship team that won gold for Great Britain.
Heliya is a BERF member, currently studying for her A levels and hoping to pursue a Veterinary career.
Hema has been an equestrian for over 20 years.
Hema currently works in technology and EDI and chairing a local Race Equality staff network. Recently, Hema became a BHS EDI Advisory Group Member. The BHS ED&I AG has been created to champion diversity and inclusion in the equine world.
Prunella joined BERF almost 18 months ago and supports the committee in raising awareness in the Equestrian world, and is actively highlighting the inequalities that BAME young people experience within the STEM industry.
Noori is BERF’s newest committee member, joining just a few weeks ago. She is the new Social Media Officer who is keen to connect with likeminded individuals and groups online who have shared aims and visions. She is looking forward to creating and sharing some great content about the work BERF are doing now and in the future.
Sue has been a committee member since the group was founded in 2019. She is the mother of two adult BAME equestrians who experienced racism within the equine world. She decided to join the BERF committee when she witnessed first hand the online abuse directed at the BERF chair person and wanted to support the changing narrative.
Linda is the BERF Education Liaison Officer and has been a committee member for 3yrs, she developed the BLOC project which involves collaborative outreach activity and a partnership between BERF and LANDEX . The main objectives of the project are to consult widely to understand the needs of ethnically diverse communities relative to accessing land-based and allied educational pathways.
Sandra is a passionate horsewoman with 50 years’ Equine experience, Sandra rode for the Royal Air Force and has competed Affiliated Eventing, Dressage, Showjumping and Endurance GB in her Equine Career. She also trained the youngest BAME British Eventer in the UK age 12 competing against adults in 2008.
Sandra is a qualified Equine Nutritional Hydrotherapist who also created EquidGel, the world’s 1st Liquid Feed for horses which provides optimal 100% natural, hydration and has the only ‘Black’, all female led Equine Nutrition company in the UK.
She is also the founder and chairperson of the British Ethnic Riders Forum (BERF) with over 350 members from ethnically diverse communities throughout the UK and Internationally. BERF provides a platform for members to access advise, information, training, sponsorship and media opportunities and the committee work tirelessly behind the scenes to create change and increase participation within the Equine Industry.
Sandra was recently nominated for the ‘Changemaker Award’ at the Sunday Times Sports Women of the Year 2022 for her effort to create change within the Equine Industry.
BERF Projects to Date
BERF Equine and Rural Activities Centre of Excellence (BERACE) This will be the first of its kind, a centre dedicated to providing to progression pathway for young ethnic minority people from the inner cities and under privileged communities.
Pony Club Media Campaign – 15 BERF members from diverse communities across the UK got together at PC HQ to take part in a photoshoot to provide PC with diverse imagery for their social media, website and campaigns.
Pony Club Hijabs – A joint project with BERF and PC to introduce new branded Hijabs for Muslim Equestrians.
Ben Tuckey is the founder of Equine BIO Genie, which is respected as the leading Equine Biosecurity and Environmental Health specialists in the UK.
As a former jockey himself, Ben has combined his passion and understanding of the Equine world with his knowledge of biocidal technology developed from the healthcare sector. Ben has some very high profile clients across many Equine disciplines that benefit from the services and products Equine Bio Genie offer to keep the horses environment healthy.
Managing Director, Watsons Directories Ltd (publish The Equestrian Index, The Yard Supplement and equestrianproperty4sale.com)
Amanda is passionate about and has been actively involved in the equestrian sector on both a personal and professional level for well over thirty years. Amanda holds a BSc(Hons) Equine Science, is a qualified coach, has managed equestrian facilities in the UK and overseas, lectured to degree level in equestrian subjects and worked in sector development. Amanda now oversees the day to day running of search engine The Equestrian Index, The Yard Supplement magazine, the search engine equestrianproperty4sale.com and hosts and produces the monthly podcast ‘This Business of Horses’.
Amanda is never happier than when she is able to offer a genuine solution or new perspective on a business problem and believes that listening, flexibility and a willingness to try something out of the ordinary are key to the strength and longevity of the relationships Watsons Directories forges with its clients across its platforms. When she is not wearing her WDL hat/s, she can be found brushing mud off her 33 year old gelding William, walking the ‘obedient’ Finn, being deafened by live music and generally appreciating the finer things in life – perhaps not to be expanded upon here!
Harrison Ashton is a dressage rider and producer of young horses. He is also a well known content creator and owns Kirkland Dressage.
He has experience of the showing ring, having had countless wins to his name over his career, but he transitioned to dressage in his teenage years and has remained committed to training in the sport since.
He frequently travels to shows and events both in the UK, Europe and internationally, growing his network, creating content and expanding his knowledge of the sport.
He has hosted several TV shows as well as the ‘Evening With’ tour with Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin in 2021 and is the new face of Tommy Hilfiger Equestrian
In October 2022, he was a demo rider for Carl Hester in his masterclass in Scotland. He will begin training with Carl in 2023.
Dr Claire Stratford is a veterinary surgeon with experience in first opinion and referral equine practice, equine research, and authorisation of veterinary medicines. She has conducted research into anthelmintic use and effectiveness in horses in the UK and is particularly interested in promoting anthelmintic stewardship. She is currently the Principal Veterinary Advisor at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and leads the VMD’s anthelmintic resistance activities. Claire has been integral in driving forward the formation of CANTER and currently chairs the Core Steering Group.
Claire Shand is an experienced Equine SQP/RAMA and Marketing Director in her family’s business, Westgate Labs, an award-winning veterinary laboratory specialising in parasite control for horses. The company has led the way in providing and promoting targeted parasite control measures for horses in the UK since 1999. A horse owner herself Claire understands the practical considerations of implementing test-based programmes and is passionate about driving behaviour change to make a lasting difference to horse health. She is regularly published in magazines and asked to present on the subject. Claire jointly heads the Communications Subgroup for CANTER.
Following a long career in the lighting industry working in the commercial and industrial sectors, Katie decided to pair her love of horses with her lighting expertise. Lite My Ride was born in September 2020 and is a specialist equestrian lighting consultancy.
Katie has an in depth understanding of how equestrian properties are used and is a time served lighting professional. With her knowledge, she offers lighting advice for a wide range of facilities across the equestrian industry. She works with centres and yard owners to improve their lighting which enhances the overall environment, user experience and reduces energy bills.
Dr David Marlin is one of the equine world’s leading scientists, he has worked at the forefront of equine research for over 30 years, David is the President of the UK National Equine Welfare Council and is the President of the Internationally established Sport Horse Welfare Foundation. In David’s illustrious career, he has:
Dr David Marlin founded the website DrDavidMarlin.com to create a safe, reliable and science lead hub of information for all equine professionals and horse riders. The website offers a tremendous library of articles, webinars, videos, podcasts, product testing and research into the world of horses. Don’t let your horse suffer from old-wives tales, myths or marketing rubbish look to science for the answers and make sure your horse is safe and cared for by science’s latest research and findings.
Sam is an equestrian commentator who has commentated at numerous events around the world including the Longines Global Champions Tour, Horse of the Year Show and Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Spain. He also ran the popular Full Course Showjumping Podcast through lockdown and now hosts the Equestrian sports UAE podcast.
International Equestrian Mindset Expert & Best Selling Author
As an international master mindset and performance psychology coach and trainer, award-winning professional speaker and international bestselling author, Jenni Winter-Leach trains riders at all levels of equestrian sport to develop their mental strength and create real and lasting impacts on their enjoyment and results. Through her company, Flying Changes Mindset, Jenni also coaches and supports instructors and trainers to continue delivering her methods after she has left. Her book “Dream it. Do it. Love it.” is out now.
Nurturing individuals and their talent have always been at the heart of Jenni’s professional life. After enjoying a successful corporate career as a global consultant in talent management, Jenni felt the need to combine her love for the equestrian world and her ability as a performance coach. This led her to develop Flying Changes Mindset, a market-leading business in the equestrian sphere and one of the UK’s largest equestrian mindset training and coaching companies. Over the years she has helped thousands of riders to overcome fear, performance anxiety and overwhelm and instead fall back in love with riding and get results.
Executive Director of BETA
Claire is the Executive Director and Secretary of BETA. She looks after the day to day management of the Association and its commercial arm Equestrian Management Consultants Ltd. As well as attending all the Council and Committee meetings, she spends much time liaising with other organisations and members and leads the international export missions to trade fairs overseas.
Claire rides as often as work allows, which isn’t often enough for her liking. She owns a 10 year old Lusitano mare and a Percheron cross mare called Lola.
When not riding she enjoys baking goodies for the office and making preserves as well as walking and gardening.
Ashleigh is committed to working towards Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within Equestrianism and to positively changing the narrative. Watch her interview here where she discusses her route into horse racing and what the sport can do to better promote itself to people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.
TV Presenter and Model
After gracing the front cover of Vogue at the age of 16, Rosie worked as a top model for 10 years before turning her attentions to TV presenting in the equestrian sphere, where her real passion lies. Recently she has presented in the UK for some of the biggest names including Sky Sports Racing, Ascot, Goodwood, Cheltenham and Aintree, as well as abroad in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. She will also be presenting the main stage at this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations at Epsom Racecourse attended by HM The Queen, and later in the year, the Breeders Cup in Kentucky.
UK Sales Director for Equilibrium Products
Laura Szuca is the UK Sales Director for Equilibrium Products. A horse lover and owner of Irish Sports horse Mikey. Laura is passionate about helping to educate horse owners across the UK and a firm believer that the products Equilbrium creates really do make a difference to horses lives.
Blind International Dressage Rider
Verity is a blind International dressage rider, singer, songwriter and author. She believes in advocating the ability in disability and relishes the challenge of defying convention and breaking down boundaries. She has represented Great Britain as part of para team GB and is currently competing at Prix St George and Inter 1 dressage levels, and winning. Her dream is to one day be on the Able Bodied Olympic team.
Equine Curriculum Manager for Reaseheath College
James is Equine Curriculum Manager for Reaseheath College, one of the UK’s leading land-based colleges based in Cheshire. Responsible for the strategic development and delivery of innovative curriculum models for equine education. He has established and driven a successful link between industry and academia through the development of Industry Mentor Programmes, to enhance not only the learner journey, but providing opportunities and engagement embedded within the curriculum to develop student’s employability skills.
Prior to Reaseheath, James was Yard Manager and Research Assistant for an International Sport Horse Facility and Research Centre in the United States and won the prestigious British Equestrian Federation MAREC Internship in 2012. While at the MAREC James undertook research in several areas of research, primarily: Equine Nutrition, Pasture Management and Reproduction and Foaling. In addition, he has undertaken research at a number of institutions including the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth and during his Masters Programme at The University of Edinburgh. James has worked on several large-scale Competition yards and Studs in both the UK and Europe including study at The Brandenburg State Stud at Neustadt (Dosse), Germany. He has previous experience training and competing in Eventing and Advanced Level Dressage in addition to handling and competing foals and youngstock in National Futurity Sport Horse Events and Breed Registries. In his spare time, he continues training students for competition success and is a part of the organisational committee for the North West Regional Dressage Championships.
Since returning to the UK, James has maintained a key interest in the education and development of the UK equine industry, through involvement as an assistant at the National Equine Forum, sitting on several equine and educational advisory committees including the British Horse Society and serving as a Trustee of the University of Lincoln Students Union. Passionate about engagement with research led initiatives, James is keen to connect equine land managers and horse owners with the latest science-based information promoting equine and environmental wellbeing. He has a keen interest in the development of integral industry relevant employability skills in young people and providing opportunity to develop industry engagement, which in turn further benefits the equine population. He is an External Examiner and Moderator for several Equine Awarding bodies and is involved in the development of the vocational Government T-Level land based qualifications and is looking forward to discussing industry focussed career readiness!
11 x Paralympic Gold Medallist & 14 x Paralympic Medallist
After discovering para dressage while watching the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics on TV, Lee started riding and has gone on to win team gold at every Paralympic Games he has competed at. He took the triple title (team, individual and freestyle) at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, 2004 Athens Paralympics and 2008 Beijing Paralympics, setting an equestrian world record by being unbeaten at three consecutive Paralympic Games.
In 2003, he became the first disabled person to have won a title at the British Dressage National Championships while competing against non-disabled riders when he took the 2003 elementary restricted title.
Competing at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Lee came away with three medals, Team gold, Individual silver and bronze in the Grade Ib competition; 2015 saw him secure Team gold and two Individual silvers at the European Championships out in Deauville.
At Rio 2016, Lee’s career achievements were recognised when he was chosen to be the ParalympicsGB flagbearer for the Opening Ceremony, leading the team into the Maracana at his fifth Games.
Once competition got under way, Lee swiftly claimed the 13th Paralympic dressage medal of his career with a silver in the individual competition, scoring an impressive 74.103 on horse Zion as Austria’s Pepo Puch took gold to upgrade his bronze from London 2012.
Lee’s fortunes changes in the individual freestyle test (Ib) where he went on to secure his eleventh Paralympic gold medal – his 14th of any colour. Riding Zion, Lee won with a total of 77.400% ahead of Pepo Puch of Austria in silver and Denmark’s Stinna Kaastrup, who took bronze.
He received a CBE in 2009 and then in 2016, he was made a Sir, receiving a knighthood in the New Year Honours List for services to equestrianism and disability sport.
Major ResultsTokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games
London 2012 Paralympic Games
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games
Athens 2004 Paralympic Games
Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games
2018 World Equestrian Games,Tryon, USA
2015 Senior European Championships, Deauville, France
2014 World Equestrian Games, Normandy, France
International Event Rider
I am an international event rider based in Maidwell, Northamptonshire, in the UK. I have represented Team GB at multiple World and European Championships as well as winning the most prestigious event in our sport, Badminton Horse Trials, with Vanir Kamira in 2019.
Graduate Sports Therapist and Neurocentric movement correction therapist.
Lotti is a Graduate Sports Therapist and Neurocentric movement correction therapist. She has ridden horses since she could walk and always has had horses in her life.
In her youth, Lotti rode western and competed at National level winning a number of titles in horsemanship, trail and showmanship. At university Lotti took a break from competing to concentrate on her studies, She completed her degree in 2009 and since then horses are her escape.
After completing lots of courses over lock down and challenging her knowledge, Lotti found the Neurocentric way. And it had ALL the answers for the stuff she had once struggled to understand. In 2022 Lotti launched the rider element of her business, The Neurocentric Rider, allowing her to combine her passion of riding and working with horses by helping the rider be the best rider they can. In her dream job Lotti sees magic unfold in front of her eyes. Our brain controls our body so Lotti teaches the need to be working on the Neurocentric muscular skeletal systems.
Video & content producer of ‘This Esme’ YouTube channel
I make videos about all things horsey such as Vlogs with the ponies, horse care videos and edits of me riding to help other equestrians learn more about these beautiful animals as you never stop learning with horses.
Event Rider, founder of Cool.ridings & DEI Consultant of Royal Agricultural University
Lydia is an Event Rider based in the UK proudly representing Jamaica 🇯🇲. She is the Founder of @cool.ridings which is focussed on encouraging diversity in equestrian and the DEI Consultant for Royal Agricultural University.
Olympic dressage rider
Rhea is an award winning PR adviser, social media expert and works with numerous equestrian businesses and riders to help them promote themselves better. She produces the award winning Small & Supercharged Podcast each week and also has a free Facebook community for equestrian brands and influencers called Small & Supercharged. Rhea is passionate about the equestrian trade and spends a lot of time teaching people- whether businesses, influencers or riders- how to grow their brands, work together for mutual benefit, and reach their target audience in more effective ways.
Team GB endurance rider
Anna is an international endurance rider having represented Team GB on multiple occasions including European and World Championships and the World Equestrian Games. Based in Northamptonshire, Anna has a small yard at home from where she trains her endurance horses. Alongside competing, Anna is also an endurance event organiser and is the Chef d’Equipe for the British Development Squad. She is passionate about making endurance accessible and understandable by all from grassroots through to open competition, but equally promoting the professional and scientific sides of the sport at the higher levels.
Chief Medical Officer of BETA
Take a look at the all the exciting speaking sessions planned across our three stages, including a variety of educational content, inspirational stories and interviews.
10:15 - 10:45
Meet the founders and members of Forces Equine: Supporting those who serve the country
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Forces Equine
11:00 - 11:30
How equine therapy changes lives
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Hoofprints miniature haven
11:45 - 12:30
BERF panel: Changing the face of the equine world
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Sandra Murphy
Sue Gibbons
Linda Greening
Dr Noori Husain
Prunella Khalawan
Hema Patel
Heliya Mohebi Rad
10:00 - 10:30
An introduction to equine nutritional hydrotherapy
Skills Theatre
Sandra Murphy
Equidiet
10:30 - 11:00
The neurocentric rider - a brain-based approach to horse riding
Skills Theatre
Lotti Hutchinson
11:15 - 11:45
So you want to be a brand ambassador?
Skills Theatre
Rhea Freeman
11:45 - 12:15
BETA Rider Clinic live: Staying safe in and out of the saddle
Skills Theatre
Claire Williams
Dr Diane Fisher
BETA
12:30 - 13:00
Overcoming anxiety and fear, without more hours in the saddle
Skills Theatre
Jenni Winter Leach
13:00 - 13:45
Why are you booting your horse - fashion or function?
Skills Theatre
Laura Szuca
Natalie McGoldrick
Equilibrium Products
14:00 - 14:00
Welcome to the Yard Supplement
Skills Theatre
Amanda Watson
The Equestrian Index
14:00-14:30
Are welfare and performance mutually exclusive in equestrian sport?
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Dr David Marlin
14:40-15:10
Light up your equestrian life with Lite My Ride
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Katie Clarke
15:20-15:50
What will we do when the wormers don't work? Introducing CANTER
Yard Supplement Connect
Sponsored by The Equestrian Index
Claire Shand
Claire Williams
Dr Claire Stratford
11:45 - 12:15
How equine therapy changes lives
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Hoofprints miniature haven
14:45 - 15:30
So you want to be an equine influencer?
Inspiration Stage
Sponsored by LeMieux
Rhea Freeman
Lydia Heywood
Esme Higgs
Dr Diane Fisher
Georgia Kavulok
10:00 - 10:30
So you want to be a brand ambassador?
Skills Theatre
Rhea Freeman
10:30 - 11:00
What is endurance riding and why should you try it?
Skills Theatre
Anna Bridges
Endurance GB
11:15 - 11:45
Getting ready for your career in the modern equine industry
Skills Theatre
James Rayner
Reaseheath College
12:00 - 12:30
How can we better safeguard our ridden horses?
Skills Theatre
Society of Master Saddlers
12:45 - 13:15
Why are you booting your horse - fashion or function?
Skills Theatre
Laura Szuca
Alex Bragg
Equilibrium Products
13:45 - 14:15
BETA Rider Clinic live: Staying safe in and out of the saddle
Skills Theatre
Claire Williams
Dr Diane Fisher
BETA
14:30 - 15:00
Overcoming anxiety and fear, without more hours in the saddle
Skills Theatre
Jenni Winter Leach
15:15 - 15:45
Equine environmental health and biosecurity
Skills Theatre
Ben Tuckey
Equine Bio Genie