HICKSTEAD ANNOUNCE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

Kubota UK say they are delighted to have entered into a sponsorship agreement with equestrian sporting venue, the All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, with an agreement which sees the supply of additional machinery support for their busy 2023 events season.

With sponsorship of a further eight machines, Hickstead are operating a fleet of 15 Kubota units including compact tractors, RTV’s and ride-on mowers which they say will be pivotal to preparations, including for the Longines Royal International Horse Show on the 26th - 30th July. 

“Our facilities include grass and all-weather arenas, and an outdoor showground which is mainly grassland and typical Sussex countryside,” explained showground & estate manager William Bunn. 

Spread across hundreds of acres, the grounds team of 14 have a vast and varied workload. “We have multiple operators, with differing levels of experience, who have all commented how intuitive and well thought out the Kubota machinery is to operate," said William. "The ease of access for daily checks and maintenance proves that the range is designed with the operator as a priority.” 

Kubota’s sponsorship and additional event support sees Hickstead running 15 machines in total, including M Series tractors, LX Series compact tractors, RTV side by side machines and ride on mowers, in use across the estate as the team ramp up preparations for a packed calendar of events. 

William continued, “From a management point of view, the machines have proven to be extremely reliable - our down time has reduced and when we have needed advice, the support from our local dealership, Rod Gaskin Ltd, has been faultless.  

Phil Catley, Kubota Groundcare product and key account manager added, “Supporting these events at Hickstead with the help of Rod Gaskin Ltd is a great way for us all to increase brand awareness and build new and existing relationships with some of the very best in the equine sector.”