Competition sponsorships
To support the inclusion of equestrians who use bitless tack in competitive sport, we have sponsorship opportunities available to event and league organisers.
What we offer
Sponsorships are negotiated on an individual basis depending on a number of factors. Support can include supply of prize items, Inca Equestrian gift vouchers and cash prizes, as well as general financial support for the running of the competition.
Please contact us directly with any queries or to apply.
Eligibility
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What criteria need to be met for sponsorship?
At present we are only offering sponsorships to events or leagues that meet the following criteria:
- Permits inclusion of competitors using bitless tack (bridles, rope halters or neckropes). This can be either as a stand-alone section or mixed with other competitors using bits.
- Permits bitless competitors to qualify for prizes and/or league points (i.e. no HC rules).
- Has a minimum participation rate of bitless competitors of 15% and participation count of at least 3. This can be averaged over the course of a season for leagues.
- Held and organised in the UK or a British Crown Dependency, such as the Isle of Man.
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Do you restrict sponsorship to any particular disciplines?
No, we will consider any equestrian competition or league of any discipline.
This includes, but is not limited to, showjumping, dressage, eventing, showing, endurance, TREC, driving, mounted games and agility.
This includes both ridden and non-ridden activities, provided there is some bridlery component required. The only events that do not qualify are those where non-use of bits is universal and standard, such as tack-free liberty.
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Do I need to prepare anything to apply?
We do not require a presentation or application pack from sponsorship applicants.
To qualify for sponsorship, we will need to see evidence that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria, including records of participation levels of bitless competitors.
You may use the previous year's records to project participation levels for your sponsorship period.
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Can sponsorship extend to my entire event, as well as the bitless participants?
No, sponsorships are provided exclusively to support competitors who use bitless tack.
Any prizes supplied may not be redistributed to general use.
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How long do sponsorships last?
For competition leagues, sponsorships are offered on a year-by-year basis.
For individual events, sponsorships are offered per event.
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Do you sponsor individuals or teams?
At this time we are not sponsoring individuals or groups such as riding clubs.