Search for a Star Qualifier at Osbaldeston 9th April 2016

Search for a Star Qualifier Dates for 2016. The year is set to be another busy one for the SEIB Insurance Brokers’ Search for a Star series which gets underway on the 9^th April at Osbaldeston Riding Centre, Blackburn.  Search for a Star was created in the 1990’s by leading insurance company, SEIB Insurance Brokers and provides the opportunity for amateur riders to qualify for the Search for a Star finals at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) each year.

Over this time, SEIB Search for a Star has become the pinnacle of ambition for many amateur riders and provided numerous success stories.  Several horses and riders that have been successful in Search for a Star have gone on to compete in open classes with great success.

The SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star series takes place at five qualifying shows over the spring and summer throughout the country for the all-important HOYS final.  There are five classes at each qualifying show including, Working Hunter, Riding Club Show Horse, Show Hunter, Show and Show Hunter Ponies, Riding Horse and Hacks and Cob classes.

The team of Search for a Star Judges, Richard Ramsay, David Bartram, David Ingle and Chris Lawton, have many years’ experience in the show ring and are very helpful. There is always an opportunity after each class to speak with the judges who will offer advice. Competitors often find that, having listened to the advice given after the class and worked hard before their next show, they come back to a subsequent qualifier and their performance is much improved.  No joining or registration fees are required to compete in SEIB Search for a Star, but all entrants must adhere to the eligibility rules which are strictly enforced.

Leading equine insurers, SEIB Insurance Brokers provide cover for horses, horse boxes, yards and much more. “The Search for a Star Championship series is a way to give amateur riders the chance to achieve their dream of riding at The Horse of the Year Show. The standard increases every year and we are delighted to give so many riders this opportunity”, said Nicolina MacKenzie, Marketing Manager at SEIB Insurance Brokers.

The 2016 Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse qualifiers will be held at:

9^th April 2016

Osbaldeston Riding Centre, Blackburn, Lancs, BB2 7LZ

Tel & Fax: 01254 813159

15^th May 2016

Houghton Hall Equestrian & Alpaca Centre, Houghton, Cambs, PE28 2DY

Tel:  01480 700236 (during office hours only)

12^th June 2016

Stretcholt Equestrian Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4SR

Tel: 01278 683312

3^rd July 2016

Bury Farm Equestrian Centre, Slapton, Bucks, LU7 9BT

Tel:  01525 222114

7^th August 2016

Vale View Equestrian Centre, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 3LX

Tel:  01664 823739

4^th September 2016 (Racehorse to Riding Horse Qualifier Only)

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2LH

Finals, Horse Of The Year Show 5^th – 9^th October 2016

Birmingham NEC

Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2LH

The SEIB Search for A Star competition rules, comprehensive information, a downloadable schedule and entry form is available from www.search4astar.org.uk.  More information on the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship is available from www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk where you can download a schedule and entry form or enter online from.

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