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CANVAS
La Garde Républicaine set to Perform at OLYMPIA,
THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Olympia, The London International Horse Show is
delighted to announce that La Garde Républicaine
and its famous cavalry regiment, one of the most
talked about branches of the French Gendarmerie,
is to bring their display to the UK’s most important
international horse Show this Christmas (17-23
December).
Eighteen horses and sixteen riders will be making
the trip across the English Channel to perform
their renowned ‘Reprise des Douzes’, meaning ‘the
resumption of twelve’, a spectacular ensemble of
twelve chestnut horses to music. Choreographed
to reflect the origins of French equestrianism and
the way in which horses were ridden in battle, the
combination of balletic Dressage movements, speed
and precision, makes for one of the most technically
difficult pieces of group riding.
With over 450 horses, the cavalry regiment of
La Garde Républicaine are known for their roles
within the security and pageantry sectors, adding
tradition and splendour to state occasions, and a
responsibility for security and protection in many
important Parisian venues. Roles within the regiment
are considered to be the greatest honour, demanding
years of training for both horse and rider to reach the
highest standard.
Colonel Philippe Delapierre, commander of the
cavalry regiment, said: "The cavalry regiment of the
Republican Guard is extremely proud to be returning
to Olympia Horse Show after seven years. It is a
great opportunity to perform in front of the fantastic
British crowd and celebrate the role of the regiment
and its importance in the modern day."
La Garde Républicaine will be part of a stellar line-
up for this year’s Show, as crowd favourites such as
The Kennel Club Dog Agility, Osborne Refrigerators
Shetland Pony Grand National and the Christmas
Finale supported by The Hilton London Olympia,
return to the iconic venue, with a second display to
be announced in due course.
Olympia is set to feature top international equestrian
competition, as many of the World’s best riders
are expected to attend the Show from Monday 17
- Sunday 23 December. Highlights include three
FEI World Cup™ competitions in Show Jumping,
Dressage and Carriage Driving, the return of sell-
out classes such as the Cayenne Puissance on
Wednesday 19 December, last year won by Britain’s
leading lady rider, Laura Renwick, and the pinnacle
of the week’s Show Jumping action, the unmissable
Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix on Sunday 23
December.
For more information on how to purchase tickets,
please visit www.olympiahorseshow.com or
telephone the box office on 0871 230 5580.
Rugs to Make a
Comeback?
There was once a time when the only option
for your horse was a New Zealand Canvas rug.
However, it looks now that the once favourited
rug may make a comeback, but the question is;
will it come back for good?
The market is now dominated by synthetic
products and the use of natural materials, such
as canvas has taken a backseat over the past
decade ..or two.
AniMac, a company that specialises in animal
wear, believes that customers should have a
choice, and that choice should include canvas.
These rugs are ideal for riders who go to work
and are unable to change their horses’ rug when
the weather changes from warm to wet and
vice-versa, providing an ideal balance of water
resistance and breathability.
The canvas rug Animac has made available in
the UK is a traditional design that has been
used in New Zealand for almost 20 years.
Nathan Thorowgood, Director of AniMac said
“The lightweight turnout rug is a simple yet
functional canvas rug. It is the equivalent of a
no fill waterproof turnout. I believe canvas is a
fantastic material to use for animal wear and
we need to start bringing the traditional canvas
design into the 21st century.”
Watch this space...
Irish Eventer Melanie Young
Partners With Plusvital
Irish equine science company Plusvital
has j ust announced a new partnership
with former Irish International Pony,
Junior and Young Rider Eventing
Medallist, Melanie Young. Melanie will act
as an official brand ambassador for the
company’s range of scientifically-based
supplements.
As leaders in equine nutrition since
1975, Plusvital’s supplements have been
used by successful riders and trainers
in equine sports across the world.
Following their launch of the world’s first
nutrigenomic supplement for horses,
EnerGene-Q10, late last year the brand
has continued to focus on improving
equine performance through science.
Speaking on the announcement of this
new partnership, Melanie Young added
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“I’m delighted to develop this new
partnership with Plusvital and love their
EnerGene-Q10 in particular. I’ve been
using it since April of this year and I’ve
really noticed a difference in my horse,
Sorbet, on the cross-country phases and
in his recovery after events.”
Melanie Young started the year in
fine form with CNC*2 wins in Tyrella
and Lisgarvan House, while recently
stepping her nine-year-old grey gelding,
Sorbet, up to CIC*3 level at Camphire
International Horse Trials.
Offering scientifically-based supplements
for the serious competitor in all aspects
of the equine industry, any of the
Plusvital supplement range can be
purchased directly or through a number
of selected local suppliers, as displayed
on the company’s website
www.plusvital.com/supplements/where-
to-buy.
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