Additions to Team Bucas

Bucas support leading riders

Bucas the premium Irish rug company are delighted to announce they will be supporting three world class riders.

In the run up to WEG, Bucas have agreed sponsorship deals with leading Irish Eventing Team rider, Aoife Clark. Aoife came 7th individually at London 2012 and was ranked 11th in the world in 2013. She has been selected for WEG on Fenya’s Elegance owned by PJ Hegarty.

In addition to Aoife another top event rider Sam Griffiths, winner of Badminton 2014 also joins Team Bucas. Sam, who rides for Australia, moved to the UK in 1995 and is currently ranked in the top 15 in the World Rider Rankings. He is on the Australian Elite Squad with his sights firmly fixed on a podium place at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France.

Another Irish rider from the dressage world, Roland Tong has also been added to the team. Roland who is based in the UK has also been selected to ride for the Irish team at WEG. Roland who is based in Hants is thrilled to be supported by an Irish company.

A spokesperson for Bucas commented

“We have always been supportive of equestrian sport and work with riders who appreciate our commitment to producing quality products using the most advanced technology available. Our rugs give these busy riders and their teams the security that their horses are warm and dry. The range gives them a rug for every situation, be it travelling, at rest in the field or after heavy competition. Bucas look after the horse’s every need.”

These riders join an exemplary international “Team Bucas” that include Charlotte Dujardin, Mary King and Ben Maher.