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Petplan Equine, one of the UK’s leading horse insurance providers, is delighted to confirm that the seven sponsored riders selected from over 450 potential candidates in 2015 will continue to enjoy support from the insurer throughout 2016.

“The enthusiasm and professionalism with which each sponsored rider approached the role made it easy to decide to continue this really positive partnership”, explained Kate Hopkins, Marketing Executive at Petplan Equine who is running the programme.

Throughout 2015, the riders have participated in many activities to support Petplan Equine in its horse care knowledge sharing initiatives. “At Petplan Equine we believe strongly in responsible horse ownership,” said Charlotte Gibbs, Senior Marketing Executive at Petplan Equine, “It has been a pleasure to work with a group of riders who as well as demonstrating riding ability, determination and a sound approach to horse care also have a real appreciation of the value of insurance.”

The seven Petplan Equine Sponsored Riders are:

• Rachael Jayne Barker, an equine and canine sports practitioner from Nottingham who enjoys showing and side saddle.
• Lili Brooksby-Dalby, is a riding instructor and online dressage shop owner, from Rothley, Leicestershire and competes in affiliated dressage.
• Juliette Edmonds, an equine veterinary surgeon from Royston, Hertfordshire competes in affiliated eventing.
• Charlotte Edwards, is a full time show jumper from Andover, Hampshire.
• Amy Gilbert, part time sales assistant from St Austell, Cornwall runs a breeding programme, the aim of which is to breed spotted sport horses. Amy competes in dressage and eventing.
• Lorna Hogg, local government officer from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire is a keen endurance rider, securing her 5,000km milestone this year.
• Jack Stancombe, head groom/competition rider from Cirencester, Gloucestershire is pursuing a career as an event rider.

Further details about the sponsored riders and their horses can be found on the Petplan Equine website at www.petplanequine.co.uk/sponsored-riders

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For more information please contact:

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Charlotte Gibbs	(0208) 707 8335	[email protected]

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• Petplan Equine offers comprehensive insurance cover for horses and ponies aged from 30 days. Established 27 years ago, Petplan Equine understands the evolving equestrian market and strives to enhance knowledge and understanding of the equine world through employing horse enthusiasts and working closely with the equine industry.
• Petplan Equine is part of the Petplan brand. Founded in 1976, Petplan is the UK's largest pet insurance provider, offering comprehensive cover for dogs, cats, rabbits and horses.

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