September has got off to a flying start here at Kelsall Hill and it’s about to get even more awesome! Our horse trials are almost upon us and we’ve received entries from a world-class line up of riders. There’s been plenty of changes out on course and we’re all set for 3-days of Love it exhilarating equestrian sport. NEWSLETTER We can’t wait to welcome you, so here’s a little more information to whet your appetite. ISSUE 7 2017 In this issue . 3-4 Get involved in our Autumn Spectacular Watch the stars come out! This year’s feature classes look set to offer some spectacular eventing action. Check out some of the runners and riders who are lining up this September. FEATURES Issue 7 September 2017 5-6 Sponsorship IT! SPONSOR Have you ever considered event sponsorship? We meet some of the companies who are sponsoring at our autumn event. FEATURES 7 Draw It to Jump IT Shout out to the colouring collective, the arty army, the dedicated doodlers! Our Draw IT competition is back for 2017. And with a twist … ATTRACTIONS 8 More reasons to LOVE IT Get a warm, fuzzy feeling by checking out some of the amazing charities involved with our event. P.S. Did you know that we are the champions?! REGULARS Carlos Parro (BRA) Watch the stars come out! Alex Hua Tian (CHN) We’ve attracted entries from an international field of eventing superstars, so let’s check out some of the runners and riders. Andrew Hoy (AUS) Let’s begin by spinning back the THEY’RE A CLASS ACT! And did you know that our course designer Captain ONE TO WATCH clock to September 2016 … We’d like to congratulate Oliver Townend on his Mark Phillips also designs Burghley’s iconic cross Talented young rider Sam Ecroyd has several horses country course? Mark paid us a visit recently to The big news was that man-of the-moment Oliver impressive win at The Land Rover Burghley Horse listed in our entries. Playfully dubbed as ‘the Harry re-position our fences and we can report that Townend took pole position in the Open Intermediate Trials with ‘Ballaghmor Class’. Styles of the Eventing World’, this charismatic 20-year- there’s plenty of changes awaiting riders at each level. (OI) with ‘Ballaghmor Class’. Meanwhile, our very own We’ve had the pleasure of following this young old is definitely one to watch and spent last winter Michael Owen claimed victory in the Intermediate (I) horse’s progress from his very first BE100 at With the brilliant viewing opportunities available, training with the one-and-only Michael Jung! aboard ‘Jim’s Pal’. Kelsall Hill in 2012, through to his OI victory at you’ll be able to watch all the action as it unfolds! Sam is currently residing in 4th place position in the last September’s event. Goldman Cup League table. This prestigious award is Michael is set to return this year with several horses SO, WHO ELSE CAN YOU EXPECT TO entered across the levels including Jane and Mike presented annually by British Eventing to the leading FRESH FROM BURGHLEY SEE AT KELSALL? Jenning’s ‘Bradeley Law’ in the OI. Kelsall Hill will mark U21 rider. We’ve received entries from some world-class riders Well, Team GBR Silver Medallist Jeanette Brakewell this horse’s return to competition having spent a quiet WOW… 2017 due to injury. who were part of the field at Burghley Horse Trials will be in attendance and we’ve received entries from including this year’s runner up Piggy French! How international competitors such as Brazil’s Carlos Parro That’s a whole lot of talent! And the best bit is that Watch out for Mike’s girlfriend Ashleigh Dean, who exciting is that? and China’s Alex Hua Tian. YOU guys are invited to join us to catch a glimpse of will be making her maiden voyage with ‘The Highland Alex has several horses entered in the Novice and this star-studded line up. Prince’ in the BE90(Open). Michael campaigned this Spectators can also expect to see the likes of OI classes including ‘Serenade III’ and ‘Dooney Rock’ incredibly consistent horse for 11-years before taking Australia’s Andrew Hoy, our ‘cover-girl’ Louise Entry is just £10 per car… and that’s regardless of who he rides for Lesley Bradshaw, one of our principle the decision to retire him from top-level competition Harwood, Paul Sims and Simon Grieve in action how many bottoms are filling your seats. BE members sponsors from Istanbul BBQ Chester. earlier this season. at Kelsall Hill. get in for free with a valid membership card. Jeanette Brakewell (GBR) Autograph books at the ready! Oliver Townend (GBR) Piggy French (GBR) Michael Owen (GBR) Sam Ecroyd (GBR) Louise Harwood (GBR) Images courtesy of FRW Photography, Maria Wynne and David Craig Photography. 3 4 Kastel Advert Event Riders_Layout 1 06/09/2017 1:19 pm Page 1 The Cross Country Top SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR• SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•RACHEL GREETHAM SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•COMPANY: SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR Have you ever EQUINE AND CANINE SOLUTIONS SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSORSHIP: considered event SECTION SPONSORS SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR• More than 850 runners and riders will be heading to SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•SPONSOR•Kelsall Hill Horse Trials. 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