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Equipe Support Goresbridge Go for Gold Sale

Equipe is delighted to support the prestigious Go for Gold Sale at Gorsebridge in Ireland.
And their backing includes giving everyone who buys a horse at the sale a stylish Equipe rug.
The Goresbridge Go for Gold Sale of pre-selected event horses has become a showcase for champions in recent years.
Now heading into its ninth year, the sale has truly achieved its aim of bringing together Ireland’s best young event horses to one venue for one sale.

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Ros Canter Takes Double Gold at WEG

THE team at Equipe Saddles were celebrating after Ros Canter’s fantastic individual and team eventing gold medals at the World Equestrian Games in North Carolina, USA.
Team GBR riders Piggy French, Gemma Tattersall, Tom McEwan and Ros Canter, put in a superb effort at Tryon to take the winner’s podium with Ros leading the way.
Ros rides in an Equipe Olympia Dressage Saddle and Special One Carbon Jump Saddle.

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Lara Butler wins Cavalor Inter II Championship

Lara Butler won the inaugural Cavalor Intermediate II Gold Championship (20 September, LeMieux National Dressage Championships) riding Dr and Mrs W Bechtolsheimer’s 13 year old bay gelding, Kristjan on a score of 71.61%. Georgia Stokes took second place (70.05%) on her own Talented Mr Ripley and Sadie Smith came third (69.95%) on her own Keystone Dynamite.

The hotly contended class took place in the most testing of conditions between Storm Ali and Storm Bronagh, with all seventeen regional finalists maintaining their composure during the high winds.

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Sprenger Launch New Pony Bit Range

Sprenger has added new pony sizes to its range of popular bits following demand from younger riders.
The smaller sizes have been included in seven bits from October as pony riders have recognised the huge benefits Sprenger bits provide.
Pony sizes are now available in the Bemelmans Weymouth and HO-Weymouth, Dynamic RS and Turnado - single jointed loose ring snaffles; the Dynamic RS - single jointed and double jointed eggbutt snaffle versions, and the Turnado – 3-Ring single jointed bit.
A Mullen Mouth – eggbutt bit with hard carbon mouthpiece will be available in December to complete the range.
The bits are priced from £51 to £256.

Sprenger Launch New Flexcite Stirrup Grips

Sprenger has launched new Flexcite Stirrup Grips – a stainless steel pad for superior grip that fits into the Flexcite Stirrup
The Flexcite Grip helps provide perfect balance to set your leg in the correct position whatever the discipline.

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Leading Equestrian Fashion and Lifestyle Label Hits the UK

COVALLIERO, the leading equestrian fashion and lifestyle label from Germany is now available in the UK and looks set to be a huge hit.
From the Albert Kerbl portfolio, Covalliero brings a fresh new approach for all those horse owners and fans wanting a stylish, good value collection and has been brought to the UK thanks to well-known distributors Zebra Products.

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Lottie’s a legend

Amerigo sponsored rider Charlotte Fry was crowned under-25 European champion in Exloo, the Netherlands (18-19 August 2018). Riding the 10-year-old gelding Dark Legend, 22-year old Lottie not only claimed the top spot but also helped Team GBR pick up bronze.

This was Lottie’s second big win of the month, as she was also crowned world champion in the seven-year-old section at the World Breeding Dressage Championships.

Well done Lottie!

Amerigo celebrates its 20 year Anniversary

Leading international saddle and accessory brand Amerigo celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year.
Founded in 1998 by saddle designer Peter Menet the brand quickly became a landmark for riders in search of excellence in the equestrian world.
Combining precise and detailed Italian manufacture with the understanding of horse and rider biomechanics, and of course premium materials, has ensured that Amerigo is renowned for its product quality and technical values. Each saddle is made to provide the perfect fit to ensure the best athletic performance from horse and rider.

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Sambuca hits the spot at Skipton

Congratulations to Zebra Product’s own credit controller and sponsorship coordinator Ellis Morton who won the BE90 regional final at Skipton Horse Trials (4 August) securing her place at next year’s Mitsubishi Motors Cup at Badminton Horse Trials.

Ellis and her lovely chestnut horse Dhi Sambuca claimed the top spot finishing on an incredible score of just 16.5 penalties, picked up from the dressage phase.

Well done Ellis and we’ll be rooting for you next year!