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SPILLERS ANNOUNCES AMBASSADOR SHORTLIST


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PILLERS™ has announced the shortlistof20riderswho will go forwardtothe semi-finals to win one of tencovetedplaces on their amazing newAmbassador Programme.


As SPILLERSAmbassadorsthe winnerswill have the chancetotake


their equestrian ambitions to the next level. Theywill be given coaching sessions from professional riderssuch as William Fox-Pitt, Joe Stockdale and Judy Harvey,consultations from aSPILLERSnutritionist, and £250 of SPILLERSfeed vouchersand acollection of SPILLERS-branded riding kit. The shortlistwas whittled down by the SPILLERSteamfromamassive


totalof650 entriesand nowSPILLERSisasking horse lovers to help select the topten winners. Each of the 20 shortlistcandidates has to produce ashort video explaining whytheydeserve one of the 10 ambassador positions. All 20 videos will be published on the SPILLERSFacebook and


Instagram channels on 22 February 2021. The general public will then be asked to ‘like’ the applications theyfeel deservetobeinthe final 10.Likes and Loveswill be counted as voteswhich will be takenintoconsideration when SPILLERSmakes the final decision on the winners. Voting will close on Monday1st March2021.* The SPILLERSAmbassador Programme shortlistincludesestablished


competitors, as well as those at grassrootslevel, acrossavarietyof disciplines: Dressage •Mia Fletcher –EastAnglia •Nicola Jane Mellor -Midlands •Lauren London –Scotland •Sally Karr–West


Showjumping •Tatiane Mauree –South East •Ben Fairbrother –Scotland •Thomas Branfoot –South East •Stephen Gumn–Midlands •Amy Battle –North •Jessica Keatley-Palmer –South East


Eventing •Shelley Thackery –EastAnglia •Natasha Hamblin –EastAnglia •Shannon McNally –Northern Ireland •Emma Flockhart –Scotland •Flo Carter –South East • Millie Toulson-Clarke–South West •Hannah Rose Nutting–Wales •Sarah Hudson –North


Showing •CharlotteBrunt –North


Team Chasing •Georgina Grace-Midlands


“Wehavereceived afantastic number of entries, from some very promising candidates from around theUK,”said ClareBarfoot RNutr,Marketing and Research and Development DirectoratSPILLERS. “It wasavery tough job to pick just20fromsuch ahuge listand it’s going to be even harder to get to our final tenwinners, which is whyweneed the public’shelp–please check out our social media feedson22February and get voting!” As well as receiving topclassmentoring, nutrition advice, feed and


branded kit, each of the winnerswill be invited to chartand sharetheir progress acrosssocial media channels and will also have the exciting opportunityofbecominga guest blogger on the SPILLERSwebsite. Foradviceonfeeding your horse or ponythis winter contact the SPILLERSCare-Line on 01908 226626 or helpline. horsecare@effem.com*T


ermsandconditionsapply SADDLE UP FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING WITH REDWINGS R


edwings Horse Sanctuary has launched new interactiveonlinesessionsfor young virtual learnersabout horse care and the work of


the charity. As Redwings’ visitor centresremain closed


due to the latestcoronavirus lockdown, the new sessions -dubbed “REDTalks” -will offer schools and youth groups the chancetoenjoy free online presentations and quizzes,meet amember of the Redwings team and ask questions. There’salso a special chancefor children to pose their questions to one of the charity’swell-known Adoption Star horses.


The interactivetalks, aimed at ages5-11, will


help children discovermoreabout Redwings’ work to rescueand rehabilitate horses and donkeys, and help them become “HorseyHeroes” by teaching them what it takestokeep ahorse happyand healthy.


CharlotteMcMorran, Redwings’ Education


Officer,said: “Asschools and groups arefacing moreweeks of virtual learning, we hope our fun talks will inspireanew generation of animal lovers to find out all about the work of Redwings and howtocarefor our equine friends. “Redwings is committed to helping horses


beyond our paddock fences through our education programme and this is an exciting newway forus to continue with those aims while everyone stays at home.” Bookings arenow being takenand, while each


talk is free,the charitywelcomesdonations or for groups to sponsor one of the Sanctuary’sAdoption Stars. As well as younger horse fans, Redwings


already offersfreetalks and presentations foradult communitygroups. To find out moreand to makeabooking, please email education@redwings.co.uk.


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