Oliver Townend launches Bolesworth Classic

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

30 March 2010 16:59

Oliver Townend took ‘having a drink on the job’ one step further at the press launch of the Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic & Country Fair 2010.

The eventing star jumped the promotional fence in front of a crowd of photographers, journalists and sponsors at a launch to celebrate the brand new ‘Bolesworth Volkswagen Eventing Grand Prix class’ with a full glass of wine in hand - much to the delight of the crowd.

The new class will put event riders and show-jumpers head to head in a battle for the first prize of £2,000.

International event rider Oliver said he was looking forward to competing at the show.

“This show is fast becoming a fixture for many professional show jumpers due to its great atmosphere and challenging courses. With this new class being introduced – it gives us eventers the chance to prove ourselves too,” he said.

Nina Barbour, director and host of the four-day show which is held on her family’s private Bolesworth Castle estate, was also at the launch and said:

“Every year the show grows in popularity and we get one step closer to our long term goal of becoming a key international event.

“We are attracting some of the best UK and Irish show jumping talent to our show and with the continued support shown by riders, sponsors and the visitors it won’t be long before we see our goal achieved.”

The Bolesworth Castle Showjumping Classic & Country Fair 2010 runs from  July 15– 18.

For tickets or information visit www.bolesworthclassic.co.uk