THE 2016 GAIN/Alltech Autumn Grand Prix Series was officially launched at the yard of Vincent Byrne Sport Horses on the outskirts of Kilkenny. Pictured with Mr Rockefeller, a 12 year-old gelding by Ard VDL Douglas out of a King’s Servant mare, Kings Aire, has shown a good run of form throughout the summer season.
Now in its 6th year, the GAIN/Alltech Autumn Grand Prix Series will see 7 legs take place in venues throughout the country which started in Cavan Equestrian Centre on the 25th of September with the finale concluding at the Cavan Indoor International Horse Show CSI 1* Friday evening, the 4th of November.
A new addition to this year’s league will incorporate a GAIN/Alltech1.20 class prior to the Grand Prix in the main arena. The overall winner of the league will receive €750 and the runner up €250. It is envisaged that this will increase the attendance of the league and thus support venues/shows who are hosting each leg.
Showjumping Ireland Chairman, Ray Buchanan commented, ‘’I am delighted to have GAIN Horse Feeds and Alltech continuing their sponsorship with the Association, we are very grateful to them for their support and look forward to another exciting league ahead’’.
Holly Geraghty, Marketing Coordinator at Alltech, commented; “The GAIN/Alltech Autumn Grand Prix League has seen fantastic competition over the years and we hope it continues to attract more great entries this year. GAIN Horse Feeds has been a long-standing partner of Alltech’s and we look forward to working together to support the series.”
Michael Phillips, Business Manager at GAIN Horse Feeds commented; “GAIN Horse Feeds and Alltech have been working together for over 30 years and we are delighted to partner with them once again to sponsor the GAIN/Alltech Grand Prix Autumn League. Many of our customers are deeply involved in the show jumping industry and we see this partnership as a great opportunity to reinforce our support to this industry”.
The 2016 GAIN/Alltech Autumn Grand Prix League
Cavan Equestrian Centre 25th September
Eglinton 9th October
Maryville Stables 9th October
Wexford Equestrian Centre 15th October
Cavan Equestrian Centre 23rd October
Portmore 29th October
Killossery 31st October
Cavan International Horse Show 4th November
About GAIN Horse Feed
GAIN Horse Feeds is the equine feed arm of Glanbia PLC, the global nutritional solutions and cheese group. While Glanbia PLC has a strong focus on human nutrition, GAIN Horse Feeds focuses solely on equine nutrition. Quality, Nutrition and Performance are the cornerstones of the GAIN Horse Feeds ethos. From the sourcing of raw materials through to the delivery of the finished product, GAIN Horse Feeds prides itself on producing consistent, palatable, dust free feeds of the highest nutritional content to cater for all sectors of the equine industry. For further information, please visit our website www.gainhorsefeeds.com or contact a member of the GAIN Horse Feeds sales team.
About Alltech
Founded in 1980 by Irish entrepreneur and scientist Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech improves the health and performance of people, animals and plants through nutrition and scientific innovation, particularly yeast-based technology, nutrigenomics and algae. With nearly 100 manufacturing sites globally, Alltech is the leading producer and processor of yeast and organic trace minerals, and its flagship algae production facility in Kentucky is one of only two of its kind in the world.
The company’s guiding ACE principle seeks to develop solutions that are safe for the Animal, Consumer and the Environment and is actively supported by more than 5,000 team members worldwide. Alltech is the only privately-held company among the top five animal health companies in the world. This is a source of competitive advantage, which allows Alltech to adapt quickly to emerging customer needs and to stay focused on advanced innovation and long-term objectives. Headquartered just outside of Lexington, Kentucky, USA, Alltech has a strong presence in all regions of the world. For further information, visit www.alltech.com/news