HSBC TO AWARD TRAINING BURSARY

HSBC, the platinum partner of the FEI and global sponsor of eventing through the HSBC FEI Classics™, which unites five of the world’s four-star three-day events, and the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing, holds at the centre of all of its sponsorships a commitment to youth, education and community.

Through HSBC’s support of the 2010 Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship and the HSBC Pony Club Eventing Training Programme, the world’s local bank is helping the sport at the grassroots level and developing the stars of the future. As part of this initiative, HSBC will be giving a training bursary to the winner of both the BE90 and BE100 class at the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships at Badminton.

For the second year running, HSBC and the The Pony Club are working together to create the HSBC Pony Club Eventing Training Programme, which is designed to capitalise on the talent and enthusiasm of Pony Club Members. This consists of 21 eventing training days in 2010, at least one in each of the Pony Club in Britain’s 19 regions.  Each of the training sessions is conducted by a top coach, such as Yogi Breisner, British Eventing team Performance Manager, or one of a number of international riders and trainers.

HSBC, the world’s local bank, is delighted to support the exciting 2010 Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship at Badminton.

For further information regarding the HSBC Pony Club Eventing Training and Grassroots programme please contact Jenny Yates, +44 (0) 2476 698305, or email Jenny@pcu