Horse trials to run in aid of Breast Cancer Research

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A British Eventing fixture will “turn pink” this autumn as it runs in aid of Breast Cancer Research, after one of the organising team was diagnosed with the condition.

Epworth Horse Trials in north Lincolnshire will take place on a new date, 3-4 September, having moved from the first week of the eventing calendar.

John said the target is to raise £10,000 over the weekend of the horse trials by donating a large proportion of the start fees to the charity. An online auction will take place nearer the time with the likes of Nicola Wilson and Ros Canter on board, with all proceeds going to the cause. Other fundraising activities will be announced nearer the time with souvenirs available to order online and collect on the day.

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Since joining H&H in 2018, Becky has covered a broad range of equestrian news including welfare matters, veterinary studies, FEI Tribunal hearings and road safety campaigns. She has also interviewed top riders including Scott Brash, John Whitaker and Ian Stark, to name just a few. Becky’s reporting has taken her to Canada for Spruce Meadows and France for Pau five-star, as well as the Royal Highland and Blair Castle International Horse Trials closer to home. She was also a key part of the remote reporting team for the Tokyo Olympics and the Europeans.

Horse trials to ‘turn pink’ for Breast Cancer Research following team member’s diagnosis

A BE spokesman said organisers Cheryl and John Gibbons have decided to “turn Epworth pink” for the weekend, and raise money for the worthy cause.

“The weekend will be very different to what Epworth has run in the past. The decision to make the weekend a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research is a very personal one,” said Claire.

“Cheryl and John would welcome your support over the weekend by competing with them, donating, helping and coming along to join them to smash their target and to be part of a very special weekend, not to be missed,” said the BE spokesman.

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