Horse Sport Ireland have signed a major new partnership deal which will see Investec become the first ever corporate sponsor for the Irish show jumping team.
The deal will see Investec come on board as official partners for two key events this summer, the Dublin Horse Show and the FEI European Championships at Aachen in Germany. Both events will be critical as Ireland’s show jumpers look to secure qualification for the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Ireland now has eight riders placed in the world top 100 with Bertram Allen at number seven. Allen was on hand along with Captain Michael Kelly and Greg Broderick for the announcement.
Investec is a major sponsor within sport around the world. It is the long term partner of the Epsom Derby and the Investec Rugby Championship is the southern hemisphere equivalent in Rugby of the RBS 6 Nations. It is also a major supporter of Hockey in England while in Ireland it is best known for its support of Monaghan GAA.
“Investec is really pleased to partner with Horse Sport Ireland this summer as it finalises its preparations to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,” said Michael Cullen, Chief Executive at Investec in Ireland.
“Ireland is an exemplar in the equestrian world – renowned for breeding world-class horses and developing show jumping talent to compete with the very best at international level.”
“Its commitment to excellence reflects our own focus in Investec on being the very best at what we do. This latest sponsorship builds on many high profile and enduring engagements Investec has both in Ireland and internationally with leading teams and individual sporting figures in golf, rugby, hockey and horse racing.”
“We are delighted to welcome Investec as sponsor of Team Ireland for the Dublin Horse Show and The FEI European Championships at Aachen, Germany,” said Professor Patrick Wall, Chairman of Horse Sport Ireland.
“We are entering a crucial phase in qualification for the Rio Games in 2016 and support from Investec, which has developed so many winning partnerships, will give Team Ireland added support when we need it most.”
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