equine news Stylish clothing from Blue Chip Course walk with an app
Manufactured from innovative, technical fabrics and designed to be both practical and stylish enough to wear both on and off the yard, items from the Blue Chip collection are worn by amateurs and professionals alike. Items include: The Softshell Jacket -
manufactured from the highest quality wind and waterproof material, which is utterly practical due to its lightweight, durable nature and features contrasting white zips and pockets to give it a fresh, modern look. The Padded Jacket ensures warmth in the coldest of winter months, whilst exuding practicality for yard work and riding, due to its active style and softshell panels that allow
for complete ease of movement. Sporting a removable, luxurious faux fur pom-pom, the Bobble hat with its soft, chunky knit outer, will keep the coldest of heads warm. Finally, we mustn’t forget the Hoodie, Softshell Gilet, coordinating saddlecloths, fleece rugs and limited edition headcollars that feature white pearls and diamantes to add a touch of class to your horse’s wardrobe.
All can be purchased exclusively at
www.bluechipfeed.com or redeemed using tokens printed on products as part of the Blue Chip Loyalty Scheme, an exclusive, free offer available to customers as a reward for their loyalty to the brand.
Excitement is growing as competitors gear up for the Mitsubishi Motors Cup, now held at Badminton each year. CrossCountry App are delighted to announce the digital interactive maps for the 2017 BE90 and BE100 Mitsubishi Motors Cup cross country courses are now available for all to view online. At this stage, the fences are in their final combinations and position, giving competitors and supporters their first sight of what will be awaiting them on the competitions’ cross country day, Wednesday 3rd May 2017. Audio notes from course designer James Willis will be included and photos updated once all fences on both courses have been flagged and dressed. Mitsubishi Motors UK Ambassador Emily King will also provide audio on Monday 1st May to create a virtual guided course walk.
Badminton Event Director, Hugh
Thomas says:- “In addition to each Mitsubishi Motors Cup competitors’ training and fitness work, having access to an interactive version of the course plays an important role in helping riders feel as prepared as possible for what will be the biggest competition in many of their eventing careers.”
The 2017 digital course maps are available to view on PC, Smartphone and Tablets HERE and on https://www.
crosscountryapp.com/mmcup Ahead of the event, CrossCountry App users can download the 2017 course maps free of charge to their iPhone and iPads to view extra features offline. Announcements will be made via the Mitsubishi Motors Cup website and social media channels when the courses with final photographs and audio are available prior to the event. The official hashtag for this competition is #MMCup.
Pony Club ‘Kickstart’ days
The partnership between The Pony Club and QIPCO British Champions Series has been further enhanced for 2017 with the ‘Kickstart’ days open to both Pony Club Members and the general public. These will be held alongside racing at Newmarket Racecourse on QIPCO 1000 Guineas Day on Sunday 7th May and York Racecourse on Saturday 27th May. The ‘Fan Zone’ in association with the Pony Club will return to QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 21st October. At all three race days, attendees will get the chance to earn their Horseracing Certificate through which children have the chance to enjoy a bitesize lesson at the Jockey School, meet an ex-
racehorse, find out about the tack and kit used for racing and complete a tour of the racecourse. In addition, Pony Club Members will get the chance to earn their Intro to Pony Racing badge. There will also be opportunities to learn about career prospects within racing, such as further education at the British Racing School or Northern Racing College. All attendees will receive ‘The Horseracing Handbook’, which can be used to follow the QIPCO British Champions Series races throughout the summer. Under 18s go free to racecourses nationwide when accompanied by a paying adult and the activities on offer at all three days are also free of charge.
www.pcuk.org/bcd/2017.
#MyPetMadeMe: What will your pet make YOU do?
National pet charity Blue Cross is aiming to switch the spotlight on to pet owners with new fundraising campaign #MyPetMadeMe.
Attendees, and adults enjoying their racecourse tour Equine Page 6
The online campaign sees pets select a cringeworthy challenge for their owner which they will need to carry out once friends, family and work colleagues have helped them to hit their fundraising target. To take part, pets will select one of four pieces of paper numbered 1-4 placed in front of them by their owner (whether that’s using treats, toys or other rewards – it’s up to the owner!). Their owner must film or photograph their pet choosing one of the pieces of paper before heading to the Blue Cross website to learn of their fate! The website will reveal details of their challenge and the total amount they need to fundraise. Owners must then share their video or photograph of their pet’s selection on social media with the aim of getting family, friends and co-workers to raise the fundraising amount to see them complete the challenge.
Challenges vary from the unpleasant - such as downing a sprout smoothie - to the downright embarrassing such as wearing pants over your trousers for a day, shaving off an eyebrow or busking in public. Once they have reached their fundraising target, participants must capture themselves completing the challenge and share their film or picture on social media with the hashtag #MyPetMadeMe.
www.theequinesite.co.uk
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