The Event Horse Owners Syndicate (EHOS) is gathering pace as they announce an exciting new partnership with event rider Ben Hobday, and fellow owner Jayne Chambers. The Shadow Man Experience welcomes shares in Shadow Man II (stable name Fidgy) – one of Ben’s most promising rides. Following a string of top 10 placings, and the significant British Open Championship win (2019) the 10-year-old Belgium gelding looks set to be one of the most prominent event horses in the country.
Shadow Man II is jointly owned by Ben and Jane Chambers. Northumberland-based Ben purchased the horse eight years ago as a raw and unbroken two-year-old. He has since broken him in and brought him on to progress quickly through the British Eventing levels. The chestnut gelding, by Fidjy Of Colours, excels at the cross-country and showjumping phases but with the paces and expression to score well in dressage too.
I am so excited to share the Shadow Man II journey with eventing fans. They will be able to learn about what goes on behind the scenes when preparing a horse for Badminton! Fidgy is one of the most exciting horses I’ve had the privilege to sit on. I can’t wait to continue his journey with our own army of fans keeping us company. Without the fans our sport just wouldn’t be what it is. This is such a brilliant opportunity to give them something really special to be involved in.”
Commented Ben.
In 2019 he and Ben finished second in the CCI4*-L at Ballindenisk and fifth at Bramham’s CCI4*-S. They were then a fantastic second in the CCIO4* Nations Cup competition at Strzegom. The combination also came second to Jonelle Price at the Magic Millions British Open Championship at Gatcombe’s Festival of British Eventing. This finish position saw Ben crowned British National Eventing Champion!
The Shadow Man Experience
The Shadow Man Experience allows members of the public to go behind the scenes as Ben aims Shadow Man II at the 5* Badminton Horse Trials in 2021.
For £250 a share (a one-off payment), 500 eventing fans will be part of the Shadow Man II journey in 2021. The experience will run from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021. They will receive weekly training updates, exclusive behind the scenes content, competition videos, yard visits and course walks. They will also have priority access to exclusive EHOS training clinics with Ben.
Unlike the ownership syndicate models that will be available from EHOS, ownership of Shadow Man II will remain with Ben and Jane for the duration of the experience.
EHOS Co-Founders Jack and Megan Sanders added:
As keen followers of the sport of eventing ourselves and big fans of Ben, we are over the moon. This experience offers something so special to followers of this exciting sport. This is something which has never been done before but will offer people the chance to experience what it’s like to have a horse aiming for the highest-level of competition. We know Ben is the perfect rider to provide behind the scenes and exclusive updates for our customers. The Event Horse Owners Syndicate is delighted to have Ben on board!”
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