2026 Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors for their generous support and commitment to excellence in equestrian sport. Their partnership enables us to deliver world-class events, celebrate outstanding talent, and create unforgettable experiences for riders, spectators, and the wider community.

Our sponsor's contribution makes a lasting impact — both in the arena and beyond.

If you are considering sponsoring a class or hospitality, do get in touch...to discuss all the package options email Craig at info@asterevents.co.uk

Title Sponsors

Building Quality Stables since 1994...

Chart Stables is one of the UK's largest and most trusted manufacturers of equestrian buildings. Their wooden static stables, mobile stables, field shelters, mobile field shelters and American barns are built to last and designed by the team (horse owners themselves) to be practical, affordable and include a range of optional features to suit any requirements.

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Class Sponsors

CPEDI - Grades 1,2,3,4 & 5

Sussex Equine Hospital is a leading equine veterinary practice based in West Sussex, offering both ambulatory care and state‑of‑the‑art hospital facilities. Their experienced team of vets, nurses and support staff provide tailored care for every type of horse — from elite sport and racehorses to children’s ponies. They deliver a full range of services across East and West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire, supported by advanced diagnostics, surgical facilities and a commitment to excellence in equine veterinary practice.

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Developing Grand Prix

"A New Way to Ride". Aviar Saddles changes riding as we know it. With innovative features, including a Redesigned Tree, The Click System, and Pressure Relief technology. The mission is simple: to create saddles that bring horse and rider into perfect harmony.

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CDI Ponies

Collective Equestrian is an equestrian livery and training facility in the South West of England.

The home of an experienced team of horse care professionals, riders and trainers, specialising in dressage.

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CDI Juniors

Sune Hansen and his wife Emily Ward Hansen, international riders respectively for Denmark and Antigua have set up Spring Hill Dressage in East Sussex. Their training complex offers everything the dressage competition horse could require. Full size indoor and outdoor arenas, two stable yards, lunge arena, horse walker, winter turnout pens, acres of paddocks, a 500m surfaced gallop track and amazing hacking.

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CDI Young Riders

Chris Warren & Partners Ltd. is an Equine Dental Practice based in Sussex. Their focus is to work for the welfare of the modern equine, improving and maintaining optimum comfort and performance.

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Intermediate I

Goodbye Flys creates award winning plant based multi purpose grooming maintenance products. They protect whilst soothing, preserving maintaining your horse's skin & coat condition. All based on natural formulas, to help keep your animal's coats clean, soft and nourished.

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CDI Under 25’s

Sponsored in memory of Barbie Marceau, a loyal owner to Daniel Watson for over 20 years. Barbie was also well known as a BD Judge. She sadly passed away in 2023. In her memory, the FEI International U25s class has been kindly sponsored by Barbie’s husband, Mr Maynard Marceau.

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Children On Horses

This class has been very kindly sponsored by a anonymous patron. The Aster Horses Team would like to thank the continued generosity of this very kind supporter.

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Intermediate 1 Freestyle

Equine Elite is one of Europe’s most prestigious dressage horse auctions, renowned for its exceptional quality, electric atmosphere, and world‑class hospitality. Held annually in Weert, the event blends glitz, glamour, and top‑tier sport, showcasing a hand‑selected collection of outstanding young horses destined for the highest levels of dressage.

Now in its twentieth edition, Equine Elite offers an unforgettable experience — from VIP tables and skybox hospitality to the thrill of seeing future stars in the ring. With rigorous selection days, transparent vetting, and a reputation trusted by international riders, trainers, and owners, it remains a highlight of the equestrian calendar.

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Prix St Georges

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Special Prizes

‘Best turned out’ GP CDI

(Groom’s Prize) : sponsored by

An Anonymous Supporter

Trophy to winner of the FEI Young riders FS in memorial of Sarah Whitmore : sponsored by Chris Warren & Partners

‘Best turned out’

The Dressage Masters

(Groom’s Prize) : sponsored by Equine Bitting Solutions

Highest scoring British Bred Horse : sponsored by Swanmore Stud

‘Bechtolsheimer Trophy’ for the CDI3* GP Special in memory of Dr W Bechtolsheimer

The ‘Loriston Clarke’ trophy for the CDI3* GP FS

Hospitality Sponsors

Thursday 14th May

Welcome Drinks

Sponsored by Wolf Valley Stud & Sports Horse Agency

Friday 15th May

Dinner & Social Evening

Premier League Sponsors

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We’re delighted to welcome Matt Frost & Adam Kemp as the kind sponsors of the Advanced Medium and Advanced Premier League classes at the Chart Stables International Dressage at Hickstead.

Matt is an international dressage rider and trainer, well known for producing horses and riders alongside Adam at AM Dressage in Gloucestershire. With Matt’s experience gained in the UK and Denmark, multiple Regional and National titles, and strong results at International CDI level, their base is a perfect venue to learn and develop dressage.

A huge thank you to Matt & Adam for supporting these Premier League classes and for their ongoing commitment to developing talent within the sport.

We are pleased to welcome Foxy Horseboxes as sponsors of the International 5, 6 and 7 Year Old Horse Classes at the Chart Stables International Dressage at Hickstead. Their support plays an important role in showcasing the next generation of talented young horses.

Established in 2004, Foxy Horseboxes are recognised as one of the UK’s leading specialists in bespoke 3.5‑tonne horseboxes. With over 20 years of experience, their team produces high‑quality, safe and practical transport solutions, individually tailored to each customer. Their models — including the Foxy Stallion, Foxy Weekender and Foxy Awayday — are built on trusted chassis such as Renault Master, Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, ensuring excellent driveability and comfort.

With sales centres in both the North and South of the UK, Foxy Horseboxes offer nationwide support and are known for producing some of the safest and most beautifully finished horseboxes on the market.

We are pleased to welcome Anna Ross Dressage as the sponsor of the Premier League Pick Your Own Youth Tests at this year’s Chart Stables International Dressage at Hickstead.

Anna is an International Grand Prix rider, trainer and producer, renowned for her successful training and sales programme. Her commitment to developing horses and riders to the highest standard has earned her significant respect within the dressage community.

We are grateful for her support of these important youth classes and her contribution to nurturing the next generation of dressage talent.

We are delighted to welcome Darren Hicks Dressage as the sponsor of the Premier League Grand Prix Special at the Chart Stables International Dressage at Hickstead.

Based in Gloucestershire, Darren is recognised for producing horses with correctness, confidence, and long‑term athletic development at the heart of his programme. Darren’s reputation for thoughtful training, attention to detail, and a calm, horse‑first philosophy has earned him respect across the dressage community.

His support of the Premier League Grand Prix Special reflects a shared commitment to excellence at the highest level of the sport.

We are proud to work with Darren and look forward to an outstanding Grand Prix Special at Hickstead.