Rocking Horse to the Rescue: Funding the British Equestrian Team's Olympic Quest
The British Equestrian Federation Fund (BEFF) and the British Equestrian (BEF) have knocked heads and hooves together to gallop towards an innovative fundraising venture. The aim? To saddle up the British equestrian teams with the resources they need to give their all at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in the City of Light, Paris.
What's the winning formula? The prizes are, you might say, more "horse" than "course". The pot of gold at the end of this equestrian rainbow is a bespoke Lordships Graffalo rocking horse, designed by the esteemed Stevenson Brothers and worth a galloping £12,500.
A Unique Prize for a Noble Cause
The main prize, a one-of-a-kind Lordships Graffalo rocking horse, is trotting away from tradition. It's not your average rocking horse. The Stevenson Brothers have crafted this unique rocking horse from oak, sourced from a fallen tree, which had been felled specifically to create a new trophy for the beloved Mars Badminton Horse Trials. That's not your typical carpentry tale!
Not ones to shy away from painstaking detail, the brothers didn't stop there. The rocking horse wears Walter's shoes, and sports some of the champion's own tail hair. With the inclusion of replica tack, the authenticity meter is well and truly cranked up. One lucky winner will carry this magnificent prize away, and perhaps become the envy of many a Kensington playroom!
British Equestrian Federation Fund: A History of Support
The BEFF has long stood as a pillar of support in the development of equestrian sports within the United Kingdom. Grand events like the Mars Badminton Horse Trials underline the far-reaching impact of BEFF's influence, and the perceived value of a rocking horse crafted from a trophy tree can only underscore this. Tools like this will help prepare our riders for their moment under the global spotlight in 2024.
Backing the Brits to Saddle up for Success
Whoever said you can't have your cake and eat it too probably didn't have this kind of fundraiser in mind. By participating in the prize draw, horse enthusiasts (or those eyeing up a unique decorative talking piece for their living room) can support the ongoing success of our national equestrian teams while eyeing up a valuable prize.
Find Out More
If this article has galloped away with you and you're now feeling a touch breathless and intrigued, why not delve into research on the following:
- The influence of fundraisers on Olympic preparations.
- Uncovering the history of the British Equestrian Federation Fund.
- Finding out how the Badminton Horse Trials have led the charge in equestrian sports.
- Exploring the craftsmanship of the Stevenson Brothers and their impact on British Equestrian culture.
- Reading up on the horsey heroes gearing up to bring home medals from the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
Who knew rocking a hobby horse could bring Olympic dreams one trot closer to reality?
