South Essex Insurance Brokers (SEIB) and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) have instigated a new competition for 2010 to find the show stewards of the future. SEIB are renowned for finding equestrian stars and the new Search for a Star Steward competition will help to recognise these unsung heroes and find the up and coming stewarding stars. 

The competition is open to anyone who enjoys helping out at horse shows and would like to become involved in stewarding at top level. Stewards regularly give their time and energy to ensure the smooth running of horse shows and this competition is designed to recognise their skills and offer the winners the opportunity to steward at the prestigious Horse of the Year Show.

Entrants will be required to complete an application form giving details of their stewarding and equestrian experience. Shortlisted entries will then be invited to help at one of the SEIB Search for a Star qualifiers and the top steward at each of the first four qualifiers will be asked to the final judging at Vale View Equestrian Centre on 18th July. 

The winner will spend a week working alongside the distinguished stewarding team at the Horse of the Year Show. The prize will include travel to the show, accommodation and all meals during the show and the winner will also receive 6 tickets for Wednesday’s performance at HOYS for friends and family. The winner will meet the HOYS organising team at Grandstand Media and may be interviewed as part of the competition by two HOYS officials, which could lead to future opportunities to be involved with the show. 

“Stewarding is an enjoyable and rewarding way to be involved with horse shows and stewards play a vital and responsible role in ensuring the smooth running of events throughout the country. This competition is designed to encourage more people to give stewarding a go and provides a wonderful opportunity for those who would like to go further by stewarding at the big events”, said Nicolina MacKenzie, Marketing Manager at South Essex Insurance Brokers.

For more information and an application form, visit www.search4astar.org.uk