Agria announces major three-year sponsorship with Hickstead
Agria UK, who last year launched the UK’s first ever Lifetime Equine insurance, is proud to announce a major new three-year sponsorship deal with The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead.
Extending across showjumping and showing, Agria is to sponsor the following classes at the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (22-25 June):
> The Agria Derby Trial
> The Agria Derby Two Phase
> The Agria Hickstead Master’s Trophy
> The Agria Supreme Coloured Horse Ridden Championship
> The Agria Supreme Hack Championship
At the Longines Royal International Horse Show (25-30 July), Agria will sponsor:
> The Agria Royal International Stakes, due to take place in the International Arena on Friday 28th July, ahead of the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ of Great Britain.
Further, Agria will be title sponsor of Hickstead’s Ring Five for the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, the Longines Royal International Horse Show and the All England September Tour.
Vicki Wentworth, MD of Agria UK and herself a keen competitive rider, says: “We are very proud to be supporting this series of international jumping classes and showing supreme championships, to help spread word about our game-changing horse insurance at Hickstead, one of the world’s great showgrounds.
“Agria’s ethos is all about supporting horses working at every level, for life, and helping them to achieve their goals with the reassurance that vet bills can be covered year after year for recurring injuries or repetitive or chronic conditions. Nothing could be more exciting than doing that at two of the greatest jumping and showing shows in the UK. We look forward to supporting Hickstead, and the riders from across the UK lucky enough to be there among the best in the World.”
One rider who is aiming to compete at Hickstead is Agria-sponsored, Joe Stockdale who added: “I’m delighted Agria, is extending its support for showjumping - and showing - at Hickstead. With their focus on lifetime cover and animal welfare, this feels an ideal fit for a family-run showground like Hickstead that hosts competitions for horses at so many levels, and across a range of disciplines. I always look forward to Hickstead.”
Lizzie Bunn, Director of Hickstead, says: “We would like to extend a warm welcome to Agria Pet Insurance. Sponsors are vital to the successful running of our showground, and we are very grateful to Agria for their support. The Hickstead team is excited to be embarking on what will hopefully be a long and successful collaboration.”
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Notes to Editors:
Agria Equine Lifetime offers a range of flexible options to meet the different needs of all horse owners:
Agria Equine Lifetime Lite – vet fees cover up to £3,000
Agria Equine Lifetime – vet fees cover up to £6,500
Agria Equine Lifetime Plus – vet fees cover up to £10,000
- Agria is one of the world’s leading animal insurers, specialising in small animal, equine, and agricultural insurance. Founded in Sweden over 130 years ago, Agria started underwriting policies in the UK in 2009 and is now a prominent part of the UK pet insurance sector.
- In the UK, Agria works with over 40,000 vets, breeders and rehoming organisations, providing insurance for horses, cats, dogs, and rabbits. Agria also administers pet insurance schemes for the leading small animal registration bodies, The Kennel Club, and the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF).
- Lifetime Dog and Cat policies from Agria Pet Insurance are rated 5-star by Defaqto, have been named as Which? Best Buys and are rated Excellent on Trustpilot. Agria Pet Insurance is one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2020, ranked by Great Places to Work®
- Vet, Pete Wedderburn names Agria “Best Overall” in his 15 Best Pet Insurance Providers in 2023 – and how to find the right cover for you - his guide to Pet Insurance, The Telegraph, 11th March, 2023.
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