We have and have had over many years, brilliant owners, sponsors and supporters and still have room for more! We believe we are pretty good at giving everyone a good time and good value with Team Bleekman.

Antares – Antares have invited Althea, along with Katie and Janou to join their "Circle A" which is very exciting! All three of the girls now ride in Antares jumping saddles. Althea also has a dressage saddle. "The Antares saddles are a standard above any saddle I have ever ridden in – I won't ride in anything else. The hats are also incredibly comfortable and stylish" says Althea.

Marksway Horsehage – have been great with their support and sponsorship and Althea has been proud to join them. Top quality feed, easy to transport – a super product with a great record of success with feed and riders.

Stephens Scown – have started to back us this year. They sponsored a day at Powderham Horse Trials, which is one of the most glorious events of the season. They are South West based Solicitors and are keen to be with us as we all take the South West forward! Director Andy Steel is often at events with his daughter Jo who is eventing at Novice – she is aiming for a Three Day in 2009.

Equilibra (GWF Nutrition) – What a famous name! We are very grateful to GWF nutrition for helping us with our feed – we love being able to feed our horses the best feed possible, which helps us to produce the best results with them.

Wychanger Barton – Roy, family and crew have been brilliant helping us with the ever running costs of dressing the equine team – at nearly all the events it would have been hard to imagine what we would do with “the shop” when we desperately need something!

Rodney Powell Back Protectors – “Uncle Rodney” is Katie’s Godfather and makes the best products in his field. His back protectors and breeches are the best. They are manufactured by K.C. Sports Ltd, a great company, again locally based.

Mark Todd Clothing – Mark and Carolyn Todd (Katie’s godmother) have always been great – the Todd’s and the Bleekman’s go back beyond Mayhill to far earlier days. Mark Todd rugs and clothing pop up all over Team Bleekman!

Style Products – Not one member of Team Bleekman would show jump or go cross country without the Style boots. They are fantastic quality and give the horses the best protection possible.

Our owners

Sarah Allan – Without Sarah Allan’s enthusiasm and support we would be hard pressed! Sarah has been a fabulous owner since 2005 – she is always a friend winning or losing; and thrilled to be part of our team. The feeling is mutual! Sarah and husband Nick’s arena is brilliant, the Allan’s live just the other side of Cullompton – we go over to her for Terry Boon’s training weather permitting. Neice Anna Hayward competed up to BE Novice successfully in 2009, she has now passed the ride on Prince Apollo onto Katie, so that she can concentrate on her academic studies. Sarahs Daughter Matilda began her BE career with her lovely pony "Tiny Tom" in 2009 and has now been placed in BE100 classes this year.

Hilary Pascoe – Lisnalea Grace was found by Hilary in Ireland – luckily. Hilary is great fun and we love having “Blondie” and her owner with the team.

Rodney Powell – Rod was a part owner of Coppindell Pizarro since Godaughter Katie originally rode her eventing. His support as a co owner and trainer has been brilliant. If not at an event he is always at the end of a mobile with advice and help!

Sally Munded – Sally and her husband Michael have been involved in Eventing for many years. It is lovely having her as an owner and we are looking forward to a lot of fun with her and "Hoody".

Elain Welsch – Elaine had a long standing involvement in eventing right back to husband Peter's glory days at Badminton. Elaine is brilliant company at events and is really enjoying "Monicas Friend" (Bill) competing at BE events.