London Olympic hopeful Nina Ligon works Butts Leon at the CCI*** Galway Downs, wearing Charles Owen.
Charles Owen is a company steeped in history, but yet at the very forefront of an industry that is constantly changing – reevaluating safety and improving technology, materials and education of the riding public to make the sport as safe as possible.
Roy Burek’s grandfather, Charles Owen, started the company exactly one hundred years ago, and Roy spends a great deal of his time staying current on the very latest developments so that Charles Owen remains one of the leaders. On his return from Europe he was delighted to visit Galway Downs where Charles Owen is a sponsor for the first time, on his way up the Royal Winter Fair in Canada. We stopped to chat about the weather, (hey, we’re Brits, we can’t help it!) but also safety of course.
Roy spoke to the Training Three Day competitors at their briefing, and I have to admit, having never been a fan of the “one fall and you’re out” rule, I found his arguments quite persuasive, and was also surprised and impressed that he would dive into that controversy!
Many thanks to Roy for spending time with us. I absolutely urge you to take your helmet to a Charles Owen stand for a fitting if you see one at your event, especially if it gives you an excuse to talk to Roy, as he’s a wealth of knowledge on all sorts of subjects and makes great company. Also, did you know that Charles Owen makes body protectors, (as worn by Phillip Dutton) and even gloves? It’s been another bonus sitting in on some of the Training Three Day briefings/lectures and sharing their enthusiasm, and also picking up a few new tips along the way! Go safe eventing!
