Posted: 28th April 2014 | Back to news feed
WITHOUT doubt the Hickstead Derby is one of the most globally recognised competitions in the world of show jumping.
And this year thanks to the launch of an innovative new community concept, you could become a sponsor of this iconic event.
Held as part of the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting (June 26 to 29), the Equestrian.com Derby takes place on the Sunday – June 29.
The Hickstead Derby Community has been launched to offer fans and supporters a very real chance to sponsor the class, which is a highlight in the show jumping calendar each year.
Former winners include such household names as Ben Maher, John Whitaker, Tina Fletcher and of course four-time winner Eddie Macken and the famous Boomerang, who are depicted in the bronze trophy that one lucky member of the Hickstead Derby Community will get the chance to present.
The Hickstead Derby Community is the brainchild of Hickstead and leading online retailer Equestrian.com and has been developed to promote the Derby as ‘the people’s competition’, allowing thousands of fans and supporters to be a part of this very special day.
“Many people in the horse world are good at giving back to their chosen discipline, through volunteer work and providing their time and experience, but now thanks to the Hickstead Derby Community project they can also say they are a sponsor of this historical competition,” said Hickstead Director Lizzie Bunn.
Added Lorraine Meadowcroft, CEO of Equestrian.com: “I remember watching the Hickstead Derby as a child and wishing I could be there to watch my heroes.
“Hickstead is such a fantastic showground and when the opportunity came up to support the Derby I thought this was the ideal time to promote the competition as a community event, providing an experience like no other.”
To make everyone feel a part of the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting, the team have developed a polo shirt for members of the community to wear with pride.
Now available for everyone wanting a slice of the action and to become a member, buying the polo shirt for £24.99 will not only have you looking stylish on the day, but also gives sponsors access to a host of benefits.
“This year’s Equestrian.com Derby will offer a day to remember for everyone wanting to have a unique experience,” said Lorraine.
“As a member of the Hickstead Derby Community, and a sponsor, you will get the chance to have a brilliant day out and gain exclusive benefits.”
The stylish navy, cotton pique polo shirt is the ‘must have’ item to be seen in at this year’s Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting and encourages the community spirit that this iconic event is renowned for.
With gold embossed buttons, cream placket and cream binding around the bottom of the sleeves, and with splits at the hem line for an easy fit, the polo shirt includes an embroidered horse outline on the right chest.
Everyone who buys a polo shirt will receive fantastic Hickstead Derby Community membership benefits.
Exclusive benefits include:
- 1 x Free Members’ Enclosure ticket for Thursday 26th June at the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting.
- Automatic entry into the Hickstead Derby Community VIP Competition: to be part of the presentation ceremony at the 2014 Hickstead Derby helping to present the winner with the iconic Boomerang Trophy, live on Sky Sports, as part of a VIP weekend away at Hickstead. The prize will include overnight accommodation and VIP hospitality, and a behind-the-scenes Sky Television Tour.
- Automatic entry into the Equestrian.com Derby Course Walk Competition with a leading rider.
- Exclusive membership to the online Hickstead Derby Community eNews, which will contain regular articles, features and monthly special offers including fantastic discounts and offers on products and days out.
- Inclusion in the 2014 Hickstead Derby Community Official Photo.
- Chance to win money off vouchers from Equestrian.com by being seen in the Hickstead Derby Community Polo Shirt.
- Access to the Hickstead Derby Community Hospitality Area.
To get your Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby polo shirt and to join the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Community visit www.equestrian.com
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