Richard Davison and Hiscox Artemis

Richard Davison is one of the UK’s leading dressage riders. His dedication and commitment to dressage was recognised at the Horse of the Year Show 2009 on 9 October when he was presented with the Equestrian of the Year Award 2009. The award celebrates the considerable success he has achieved in his career to date including leading the triumphant GB dressage squad to team silver and winning five grand prix wins in succession with his new international prospect, Hiscox Artemis.

The 10-year old gelding has been with Davison since he was purchased from Canadian international Evi Strasser two years ago. His talent for piaffe, passage and pirouettes is clear for all to see and regularly attracts 9s from the judges. But Davison is in no rush with his horse. The European medallist says of his horse: “He is the most naturally talented grand prix horse I’ve ever had - he is simply a joy to ride. He has no weaknesses and has proved he is capable of scoring 8s and 9s across the board". Hiscox Artemis’ joint owners are the Countess of Derby, famous for her family’s connection with the classic horse race, and John Dodd.

Hiscox has sponsored Richard Davison since 1997 and has committed to backing sponsoring Hiscox Artemis for the next three years.

Richard Davison comments:

"It’s very unusual for a sports sponsorship to last as long as that. But I’m very proud of that fact. I’m proud because I hope Hiscox feel I continue to deliver what is expected of me and I also tell people that as a company Hiscox is different – it’s there for the long term and that’s just fine with me because so am I. When I was first sponsored by Hiscox hardly anyone had ever heard of the company in equestrian circles and I was constantly asked what do Hiscox actually do? But now they all know what it does and while other people’s sponsorships have come and gone, Hiscox is still there. People have seen that in my case, it’s been there through good times and bad. It reflects strong characteristics that I believe are critical in life and sets you apart from the others."