Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy
Hartpury University and Hartpury College campus, Gloucestershire
Episodes 1 & 2 out now!
H&C is thrilled to announce the 6th season of our most popular reality series, the Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy!
For this first time since the series began, we're heading to Hartpury University and Hartpury College campus, Gloucestershire , where our lucky All Star contestants will battle it out in various challenges to impress our guest judges and win rosettes!
The Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy brings together eight amateur riders and their horses in a competition over a week to find the All Star Champion. Contestants will ride their own horses and some very special schoolmasters, participate in a variety of different challenges testing their equine knowledge and perseverance as well as their riding ability, and receive lots of great goodies from our participating sponsors!
This year is set to be like no other - with a new venue and a stellar line up of celebrity coaches, the Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy is set to be not only a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the lucky contestants, but also provide six weeks of unparalleled equestrian entertainment!
Meet The Team
Our star studded team are ready to put you through your paces as we offer you a money can't buy experience to train (and have lots of fun) at Hartpury Equine - situated at the renowned Hartpury University and Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.
Pammy Hutton
Pammy Hutton needs no introduction! As joint principal of the world-famous Talland School of Equitation, Pammy is a renowned international dressage rider and trainer. A versatile talent, she placed 2nd at Punchestown International Three Day Event on “Gameel” and was reserve for the Montreal Olympics. Pammy has consistently ranked in the top 12 in top-level dressage, producing nine horses to Grand Prix and international standards.
Charlie Hutton
Charlie was raised in the saddle at the renowned Talland School of Equitation, following in the footsteps of his mother, Pammy Hutton, and grandmother, Molly Sivewright. From an experienced equestrian family, Charlie made his European debut at just 17 on "Abira", a horse with which he won multiple medals, both individually and as part of Junior Young Rider European teams.
Megan Elphick
Megan Elphick, known as Elphick Event Ponies on social media, is an equestrian YouTuber and successful grassroots eventer. A familiar face to many H&C members, she stars in popular series like Megan’s Talland Takeover, Swipe Up Kick On and 2024's Mochara All Star Academy. This year, Megan will be back presenting the Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy.
Tina Wallace
Tina, (AKA Life on the Left Rein), is a former All Star Academy competitor and a high-profile social media personality. You might recognise her from H&C’s Swipe Up Kick On series and 2024's Mochara All Star Academy. Tina will be at the Blackfort Equestrian All Star Academy to cover events backstage and share tips on catching the judges' eye.
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TBA... From Olympians to Equestrian Legends – be prepared to be star struck and learn from the best.