Wilsons Auctions Gallops To Secure Premier Series Grand Prix

Wilsons Auctions is delighted to continue its support and sponsorship at this year’s National Balmoral Championships in association with Showjumping Ireland. With this additional funding, the Premier Grand Prix will boast a substantial prize fund of €30,000.

The annual championships are a pivotal event in the showjumping calendar, taking place over four days from 18^th to 21^st July at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. The championships showcase some of the very best in equestrian and showjumping talent with hundreds of horses and riders from across the country competition against each other for the top prizes.

Wilsons Auctions’ Premier Grand Prix will kick off on Sunday 21^st July and will form part of the PlusVital Premier Grand Prix Series. Horse and rider will have to jump clear and be the fastest of the day around a course of fences standing 1.50cm.

Speaking about the sponsorship, Wilsons Auctions’ Marketing Manager Tori Dixon commented, “National Balmoral is always a hugely popular show with riders in the north and south of Ireland, attracting all levels. I wish everyone the best of luck over the 4 days!”

Show Director, Michael Cave went on to say, “We are delighted to have Wilsons Auctions on board as title sponsor of the Grand Prix. It will be the richest national Grand Prix in Ireland this year and furthermore is the last qualifier for the R.D.S which should add to the excitement.”

Pictured from left to right: Tori Dixon (Marketing Manager at Wilsons Auctions) and Mischa Lennon (youth competitor).

For further information and updates on the National Championships, please visit www.sji.ie or follow Showjumping Ireland on Facebook.

Wilsons Auctions is a family-owned business that has grown to become the largest independent auction company in the UK and Ireland. With an annual hammer total in excess of £500 million, the company manages over 3,200 auctions annually across 19 sites in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. 

With national auction centres, re-marketing and storage premises, Wilsons Auctions is the only auction company to offer coverage across the entire UK and the Island of Ireland. Our national coverage allows departments to efficiently manage collection and storage of any volume and category of asset. 

For further information go to www.wilsonsauctions.com, follow on Facebook @wilsonsauctionsltd or go to @wilsonsauctions on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.