British Equestrian Team GB
HorseHage is proud to have been the Official Supplier of Dust-Free Forage to the British Equestrian Team at every Olympic Games since Los Angeles 1984.
For over four decades, our forage has helped fuel Team GB’s success on the world stage — a partnership built on trust, performance, and consistency.
Ben Maher
Olympic Gold Medallist | Global Grand Prix Winner
Ben Maher is one of the most respected figures in showjumping. A five-time Olympian with both gold and silver medals, he has earned multiple victories on the Longines Global Champions Tour and Nations Cup teams, consistently performing at the highest level of the sport.
As a long-time user of HorseHage High Fibre, Ben values quality and consistency, both at home and on the road.
“We spend a lot of time away at competitions, and HorseHage High Fibre haylage plays a key part in ensuring our horses get the same quality forage as they would at home. It’s a product we trust and have been using for years when we travel.”
— Ben Maher
Mary King
Olympic Eventing Legend | Champion & Mentor
Mary King is a true icon in eventing, with a career spanning six Olympic Games and multiple medals at major international championships. A British Open Champion and winner at Badminton, Burghley, and Kentucky, she continues to play a key role in the sport, producing young horses, mentoring riders, and advocating for equine welfare and nutrition.
As a long-time partner of HorseHage, Mary values the brand’s reliability and consistent quality.
“HorseHage have been a wonderful sponsor of mine for many years. They’ve supported my career and always delivered reliable, high-quality products. The haylage is consistently excellent, and the bales are easy to carry and transport, which makes a real difference.”
— Mary King
Emily King
British National Champion | CCI5* Event Rider
Emily King is a rising star in international eventing, building on her family’s legacy with standout results at the top level of the sport. With Valmy Biats, she placed fifth at Badminton and made history as the first rider to win the Grantham Cup back-to-back in 2023 and 2024. She was also crowned British National Champion at Hartpury.
Emily runs a high-performance yard where her horses are powered by HorseHage High Fibre – trusted for its quality, consistency, and nutritional value.
“As a 5* event rider, the health and performance of my horses is everything. I choose HorseHage because I can rely on its consistent quality, dust-free forage, and excellent nutritional value. It gives my horses the energy they need without compromising their gut health, and that makes all the difference at the top level.”*
— Emily King
Padraig McCarthy
Olympic Event Rider | Founder of MGH Sport Horses
Originally from Tipperary, Ireland, Padraig McCarthy began his career producing showjumpers across Europe and the USA, training under top coaches like Rolf-Göran Bengtsson. He transitioned to eventing in 2013 and quickly rose through the ranks, representing Ireland at the Rio Olympics, securing multiple CCI3* wins, and playing a key role in Nations Cup successes, including a historic team win at Boekelo and a strong fourth-place finish at Aachen.
In 2024, Padraig continued to impress:
- Winner of the CCI4-S* for 8–9-year-olds at Blenheim with home-bred MGH Zabaione
- Team victory for Ireland at Boekelo Nations Cup
- Top placing at Camphire CCI3* with Mr Chunky
- Indoor cross-country winner at CHI Geneva
Now based in Devon with his wife Lucy, Padraig co-founded MGH Sport Horses, known for producing elite young talent across both eventing and showjumping.
“We use HorseHage High Fibre for our competition horses because of its lower protein and sugar levels, and high fibre content. We can even feed it to horses with a history of tying up or gastric ulcers – it’s top quality, dust-free, and conveniently wrapped for travelling. And the horses love it – even picky feeders wolf it down.”
— Padraig McCarthy
Roberta Sheffield
Canadian Paralympian | Para-Dressage Grade II
Roberta “Bert” Sheffield is a Canadian-British para-dressage rider based in Lincolnshire, UK. Competing in Grade II, Bert has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years and thrives in both Paralympic and able-bodied dressage.
She has represented Canada at three Paralympic Games: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024, where she and her mare Fairuza achieved their best results to date. They finished 5th in both the individual and freestyle Grade II tests, setting a new Canadian Paralympic Record.
Other career highlights include 5th place in the individual test and 6th in freestyle at the 2022 World Equestrian Championships, plus podium finishes at top CPEDI 3* events such as Mannheim and Keysoe. Bert and Fairuza are currently ranked #5 in the FEI Para Dressage World Rankings.
Bert is a three-time Para Dressage Athlete of the Year, and Fairuza has been named Canada’s Para Dressage Horse of the Year twice.
“I’ve fed HorseHage for as long as I can remember – it’s a non-negotiable in my horses’ routines, especially when we’re competing. I believe top performance comes from daily habits and consistency, starting with a high-quality, forage-based diet. High Fibre HorseHage is dust-free, perfect for protecting airways during travel and training, and consistently low in sugar, helping keep my horses calm and focused. It’s easy to feed, stores outside, and stays fresh. You’ll always find the iconic white and blue bales in my horse truck at every show!“
— Bert Sheffield
Pip Blain
Dressage Rider | Trainer
Based on the West Sussex–Hampshire border, Pip Blain is a passionate dressage rider and trainer competing successfully at Small Tour level. With her top horse Donatella IV (Roo), owned by Jan Palmer, she has achieved podium finishes at the BD Small Tour Championships and the PSG Silver Petplan Final, as well as securing international qualifying scores.
Pip also develops younger horses, including Frodo, who made an inspiring return to competition following major colic surgery, a journey supported throughout by HorseHage.
“Myself and my horses have been incredibly lucky to be part of the HorseHage team for several years. We’ve had big highs and some tough moments – and they’ve always been there with expert advice, practical tweaks, and real support.
HorseHage helped me bring a horse back from colic surgery, and this year we rode our first Grand Prix at a Premier League proudly flying their banner. They’re a fantastic family company with the most reliable, safe fibre products. It’s total peace of mind for me – and happy, healthy horses.”
— Pip Blain
