Pol Roger have a long history of sponsoring exciting, and sometimes somewhat eccentric events – from real tennis to horse racing. But the company are also staunch supporters of country sports, so it makes perfect sense for the champagne house to turn their hand to three-day eventing. This year they have decided to sponsor Burghley Horse Trials, as well as the Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe, and they very sensibly chose to celebrate their sponsorship of these events in the Officer’s Mess of the Household Cavalry’s home in Hyde Park Barracks.
Eventing might be a new sport for Pol’s portfolio, but they have two ambassadors who are perfectly placed to teach them the tricks of the trade. Harry Meade is the son of eventing legend Richard Meade, who won three Olympic golds, and Harry has been placed at Badminton nine times.
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