Posted: 25th February 2015 | Back to news feed
International event rider Ben Hobday offered fans a rare and unique opportunity to spend a day with this up and coming rider at his GRUBS Hobday Experience day.
Fans were invited to spend at day at Ben’s yard in Cheshire, to see what it is really like to be a full time event rider.
Based at the state of the art facility at Somerford Park, the yard has access to a BE cross country course, all weather arenas and a seven mile farm ride.
Ben: “We wanted to give enthusiasts the chance to see inside the world of an event rider. With the opportunity to see what it takes to produce horses and to help show riders on how to improve at home with their own horses.”
A meet and greet kicked off the big day, with everyone enjoying a glass of champagne.
Ben welcomed everyone to the day and gave an introductory talk about himself and how it all began.
Next was the chance to meet the stars, Ben’s team of horses, including four star superstar Mr Mulry, Grubs Ramilo, Grubs Ciletto, Jazz and the Shadow Stud young horses.
Tips and techniques were revealed as Ben rode a few of the shadow horses around a showjumping course. Followed by a cross country demonstration with helpful advice for riders.
A Q&A with Ben proved very popular with everyone’s queries answers along with lots of tea and special ‘yehboi’ cupcakes.
The day ended with the group taking selfies with Ben and Hobday mascot Super Steve.
Said Katie Lloyd: “Thank you Ben Hobday, I have had an amazing day. It was very educational and Ben is definitely one of the nicest men in eventing. I would recommend the day to anyone if you get the chance.”
Said David Foster of Grub’s: “We really enjoyed the Grubs Hobday Experience day, and are extremely proud to support it. We are a British company wanting to support the very best of British and we are huge supporters of Ben and his horses. We truly believe in his ability, this is a great way of giving something back to help the future of eventing.”
For further information please contact GRUBS® on 01279 418052 or visit www.grubsboot.com
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