Sponsors
Sophie truly appreciates the tremendous support she gets from her sponsors and supporters, and it's very important to her that she believes in their products and services. Read what she has to say below and click through for more information. If you or your company would like to sponsor or support Sophie, please contact us in confidence to discuss.
“My horses and grooms love Caviera bedding. The barn smells amazing, it’s quick and easy to muck out with little waste as it's really absorbent, so the muck heap is much smaller. The fact it's not dusty was a big reason I chose the bedding as the horses’ respiratory health is so important.”
"Safety is so important, you can never be too careful when it comes to looking after yourself. With Champion I have total confidence that I have the best possible protection plus a comfortable hat. The hats look so great as well, with many different options."
"Knowing what is going into my horses is really important to me, it is the fuel that gives the performance. I love to know what goes into the horses' feed, and with Dodson & Horrell I can trust that it is the highest quality. The horses love it too which is key, even Valerius, who has always been fussy, licks the bowl."
“Fairfax Saddles are renowned for its research & testing when it comes to designing equipment that relieves pressure and how this influences the horse. I can’t believe the difference the World Class Dressage saddle has made to my horses - the comfort, freedom of movement and expression in their paces has improved so much. The Performance Bridle has transformed the horses' way of going - I wouldn’t be without it now.”
"The horses love the rug and they wear it most days. Personally I like the warm up setting before they are ridden and can really feel the difference when they have been wearing it. A bonus is that it seems to calm the more stressy horses which can improve their mood when I come to ride."
"Mirrors are the best training aid next to having eyes on the ground every time you ride. My full-length mirrors mean I can't miss anything, which gives me a vital edge in training. Whether I'm teaching the horses something new or keeping an eyevon my position and their alignment, the mirrors provide instant feedback."
"When you have those times where your horse needs a little more care, I know Robinsons Animal Healthcare have the best products. One of my favourites is the instant Kool pack - so, so useful when you need ice and you don't have a freezer, particularly when travelling."
"Reputation matters and as the leaders in equine supplement research, Science Supplements are committed to manufacturing only the finest quality horse supplements, developed to help keep horses happy and healthy based on the latest scientific research and data. I feed Flexibility and ProKalm to my horses and am very happy with the results. I couldn't be without it!"
"Master Saddler Andy Milner has worked with me since 2010 helping with saddle fitting, and he has made all the horses' bridlework and reins since 2012. We have also developed my looped reins together which enable me to ride effectively with my wonky hands."
"I am absolutely thrilled to be a Toggi sponsored rider. I have grown up wearing this iconic British brand and love wearing the Team GBR clothing, which is also made by Toggi. The clothing is perfect for riding and competing - hard wearing, stylish and fits brilliantly, I love it!"
"I love WeatherBeeta rugs, they fit brilliantly, look great and keep the horses warm and dry. My favourite is the diamond quilt combo, it keeps the horses really nice and cosy in the cold winter months, the neck is deep so it fits all the horses really well even with their big necks!"
Supporters
"Having worked with Darren now for several years, I know first-hand the impact fitness has on performance, and how important it is that the body is in a neutral position before strengthening, which is vital in equestrian sports, as our bad habits easily get passed onto the horse."
"Cobbs Country Store from Newark has supplied my horses' Dodson & Horrell feed for many years and is a local family company with good values. I'm grateful for their support with extra feed and also for delivering the feed for the horses on a regular basis."
"Victor Henigan has been my osteopath since I had a bad fall in 2007. He earned his BSc Hons Ost at The British School of osteopathy in London and has lectured and practised extensively. He now runs Riverside Clinic as well as treating other able and para athletes."
Thank you also to Jayne Caudle for the website and to photographers Jon Stroud, Adam Fanthorpe, Leslie Bliss, Julie Priestley, Kevin Sparrow, FEI / Liz Gregg and George H Frizzell for the wonderful images. Also to Claire Allmett who helped me with PR and marketing in her former business Creative Equine.