A charity cycle ride, in which everybody can participate – actively or passively – will launch at the British Open Show Jumping Championships at the NEC (7-10 April) and raise money for the Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund Poundcatcher appeal.

 First to go in the Horseboxworld John O’Groats-to-Lands End Ride will be Richard Davison and Ellen Whitaker who will launch the event on the Friday (9 April) of the Championships and start out on the 970km journey.  Everyone can contribute either by:

•  Jumping on the exercise bike themselves (at the Shows) and completing a few kms towards the target distance.  Cyclists will be asked to make a donation or submit their own sponsorship before participating.

Or

• Sponsoring friends and family to ‘have a go’

 “If you find yourself at an event and as you go round the trade stands, it would just take a few minutes to contribute to what is really the only national charity injured riders can turn to when they are in need.  And it’s a healthy way to do it!” explains John Hardman, MD of Horseboxworld.

 As well as The British Open, the Horseboxworld bike will be located on the Horseboxworld Stand at most of the major events throughout the Summer including The Festival of the Horse and The Royal International, as well as on the MDIRF stand at the Badminton and Burghley Horse Trials. 

 To donate online go to  www.justgiving.com/Poundcatcher-mdirf.  Events locations and progress will be updated on this site and at www.horseboxworld.com