Carl Hester becomes Ambassador for World Para Dressage Championships
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Carl Hester has accepted the invitation to become Ambassador to the 2007 World Para Dressage Championships (WPDC) to be held at Hartpury College, near Gloucester in July 2007. A key element of this role is the promotion of the WPDC Supporters’ sponsorship package, which Carl is just about to launch.
Carl commented on his role: "I’m thrilled to be asked to take on this role and am keen to begin the work of raising support for these Championships. We need money to provide buses with disability access, electric golf buggies and wheel chairs to give all the riders who attend complete freedom of movement, both on and off the campus, around the showground and stable area during the event. It is easy to forget when we see these remarkable athletes riding, how difficult it can be for many of them to get around when off their horses. The WPDC Supporters’ sponsorship package is one way of attracting people who will enjoy being involved and will help us raise money."
Event Director, Amanda Ward, said: "Carl has been committed to considerable involvement with the work of Hartpury College for many years and we welcome his input and support to this exciting event."
WPDC supporters will be invited to join Carl Hester for a Gala evening at this year's Hartpury Festival of Dressage which runs from 5th - 9th July. This show includes a test event for the World Championships, which has already attracted entries from over 50 competitors from 14 nations, with many of the world’s top riders competing. The show also includes international able-bodied competition. WPDC Supporters will also be invited to attend the Opening Ceremony, Welcome Party and a Supporters’ Lunch at next year’s World Para Dressage Championships, which runs from 16-22 July 2007.
