Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) has been chosen as the official charity of the year for the 2025 Defender Burghley Horse Trials event. The LNAA, which receives no government or NHS funding, responds to more than four call-outs a day and needs to raise £13m per year to continue its operations. Three-time Burghley winner Oliver Townend, a national ambassador for Air Ambulances UK, expressed the importance of air ambulances in providing life-saving services.
Equine nutrition specialists D&H have signed new partnership agreements with British Riding Clubs, the Howden Way’s Thoroughbred Aftercare Programme, Rider Talent Academy, and Young Horse Academy. D&H will also continue its existing partnership with Bolesworth. The partnerships aim to support riders, coaches, and horse owners with nutritional guidance and solutions. D&H will also deliver webinars focused on feeding the thoroughbred and performance horse.
Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials has announced Evoke as its official safety partner and sponsor of the eventer challenge at the 2025 FEI European Eventing Championships. Evoke will unveil its new collection of safety equipment at the event. Bedmax has been named the official bedding partner for Scone Palace International Horse Trials, replacing the Blair Castle International Horse Trials in the Scottish calendar. Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) has been named Aria Grace Equine Law’s charity partner of the year for 2025, with 5% of revenue being donated to support RoR’s work in safeguarding the wellbeing of former racehorses.