SEARCH FOR A STAR QUALIFIERS
2016 is set to be another busy year for the SEIB Insurance Brokers ’ Search for a Star series which got underway on the 9th April at Osbaldeston Riding Centre , Blackburn .
Search for a Star was created in the 1990 ’ s by leading insurance company , SEIB Insurance Brokers and provides the opportunity for amateur riders to qualify for the Search for a Star finals at Horse of the Year Show ( HOYS ) each year .
The SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star series takes place at five qualifying shows over the spring and summer throughout the country . There are five classes at each qualifying show including , Working Hunter , Riding Club Show Horse , Show Hunter , Show and Show Hunter Ponies , Riding Horse and Hacks and Cob classes .
The team of Search for a Star Judges , Richard Ramsay , David Bartram , David Ingle and Chris Lawton , have many years ’ experience in the show ring and are very helpful . There is always an opportunity after each class to speak with the judges who will offer advice . Competitors often find that , having listened to the advice given after the class and worked hard before their next show , they come back to a subsequent qualifier and their performance is much improved . No joining or registration fees are required to compete in SEIB Search for a Star , but all entrants must adhere to the eligibility rules which are strictly enforced .
Running alongside SEIB Search for a Star is the popular SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship series , also with a prestigious final at Horse of the Year Show . This class was started over 10 years ago by SEIB to give support and recognition to those retraining racehorses
Leading equine insurers , SEIB Insurance Brokers provide cover for horses , horse boxes , yards and
much more . “ The Search for a Star Championship series is a way to give amateur riders the chance to achieve their dream of riding at The Horse of the Year Show . The standard increases every year and we are delighted to give so many riders this opportunity ”, said Nicolina MacKenzie , Marketing Manager at SEIB Insurance Brokers .
The 2016 Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifiers will be held at :
12th June 2016 Stretcholt Equestrian Centre , Bridgwater , Somerset TA6 4SR Tel : 01278 683312
3rd July 2016 Bury Farm Equestrian Centre , Slapton , Bucks , LU7 9BT Tel : 01525 222114
7th August 2016 Vale View Equestrian Centre , Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire , LE14 3LX Tel : 01664 823739
4th September 2016 ( Racehorse to Riding Horse Qualifier Only ) Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials , Stamford , Lincs , PE9 2LH
Finals , Horse of The Year Show 5th – 9th October 2016 Birmingham NEC
More information available from www . search4astar . org . uk and www . racehorse2ridinghorse . co . uk
Pictured is WH 2 Keira Bradley Evolution image by SMR Photos
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