We are excited to announce that equestrian influencer Alanna Clarke and former 5* event rider Jonty Evans will be your hosts for this year’s Chat Stage!

Across Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September, an exciting line-up of guests will be sharing their knowledge, stories, and experiences on a huge range of topics. From horse health and ,correct fitting tack to rider confidence, influencer journeys, and behind-the-scenes insights from industry professionals – there’s something for everyone.

⭐ Don’t Miss ThisEsme on the Chat Stage ⭐

Join us on Saturday 20th September to see the ever popular equestrian YouTuber, ThisEsme, live on stage. She’ll be sharing her journey as a global equestrian influencer, giving insights into life with her horses behind the camera, and taking part in an exclusive Q&A where you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions. A true favourite in the equestrian community, Esme’s session is not to be missed.

Full timetable for the Chat Stage is below.

Book your general admission tickets today and join us at the Chat Stage.

CHAT STAGE TIMETABLE

Saturday

  • 10:00 Studding – Correct Techniques and the Importance of Getting it Right with Eleanore Kelly

  • 10:30 How Safety Equipment is Designed – Helen Riley ,evoke

  • 11:00 Special Guest Austin O’connor

  • 11:30 Influencer Panel with Ruby Hughes and Pheobe Scholtens

  • 12:00 What it Means to Compete at a European Championship with Nicola Wilson

  • 12:30 The Shetland Pony Grand National Jockeys

  • 13:00 Tack Talk with GFS Saddles with Maxine Scott

  • 13:30 Q&A with ThisEsme

  • 14:00 Why are Grooms Important in Eventing and How to get into the Profession with the British Grooms Association

  • 14:30 Saddle Fitting with Devoucoux – Everything You Need to Know!

  • 15:00 The Impact of Horses in Society with the RDA

  • 15:30 Special Guest Gemma Stevens

  • 16:00 Forging Ahead- Women in Farriery with Lucy Hornsby

  • 16:30 Leading Riders

  • 17:00 End of Day Round-Up

Sunday 

  • 10:00 From a Passion Project to a Professional Business with Kara Deir Martin

  • 10:30 Q&A with Ruby Hughes and Saffron Cresswell

  • 11:00 Special Guest William Fox-Pitt

  • 11:30 #AriatandMe 30 years of equestrian wear innovation

  • 12:00 Agria Sponsored Riders

  • 12:30 From Practicing Equine Physio to training to be a Vet: Balancing Horses, Business & Social Media with Issey Brine

  • 13:30 Team Horse: integrating Farrier, Vet and Physio insights with Ben Benson, Annabelle Galt and Sam Cutts

  • 14:00 Special Guest

  • 14:30 Shetland Grand National Jockeys with Special Guest Claudia Groves

  • 15:00 End of Show Round Up

  • 16:30 GFS Saddles 8 & 9 Year Old Class Prize Giving

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