Flooring News

PRIMA Direct at Vaughans of Leicester Ltd, one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of flooring solutions for the events industry, has sponsored a new International Horse Trial event at Knaptoft in Leicestershire.

Held annually since 1994, this is the first time the Knaptoft Horse Trials has been graded an international event. The event attracted entries from around the globe, with riders ranging from novice to intermediate, representing countries including Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, New Zealand, the USA and Great Britain, headed by European champion Zara Phillips (Princess Anne's daughter).

PRIMA Direct was one of a number of sponsors of the two-day event, which was attended by a record number of visitors. As well as sponsoring parts of the course, the event flooring specialist supplied its PRIMA Terra-Tech instant roadway and PRIMA Gridmat portable flooring and access system for the entrance to the course, which was designed and built by Philip Herbert, on rolling farmland at Neville Hall's Knaptoft Grange, near Husbands Bosworth. Increasing in popularity, the event also featured a number of quality trade stands, including tack, food and even exotic rugs.

Jonathan Vaughan, managing director, Vaughans of Leicester Ltd, said:

"We were very pleased to be sponsors of the first international Knaptoft Horse Trials. Not only are we keen supporters of eventing, it is really exciting to watch and a fantastic sport, testing both horse and rider.

"We are also neighbours of the event so were delighted that so many international competitors have taken part, although it was reported that most of the winners lived within 10 miles from Knaptoft, which just shows the standard we have here in the county."

PRIMA Direct:

PRIMA Direct is the brand name of Vaughans of Leicester Ltd, a Leicester-based company, established in 1978. Vaughans of Leicester is recognised as one of the UK's leading manufacturers and suppliers of floor covering, portable flooring and instant heavy duty roadway systems to the special event industry, working throughout the UK and Europe.

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