2025: A year of iconic events, media wins and new audiences at Coate PR

Here’s what made it unforgettable:

• Bicton Arena‘s May International marked the calendar with its first-ever FEI Eventing Nations Cup, where we played a key role in amplifying the event’s profile and delivering media engagement.

• The Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials hosted the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship – marking the Championship’s return to the UK for the first time in a decade. A landmark occasion where we drove national and international coverage, ensuring the event captured the spotlight it deserved. The BPIHT Media Centre was a week we will never forget!

• We also delivered two epic preview days at Bicton and Blenheim Palace, giving media and influencers an exclusive first look.

• We worked with British Horse Feeds to amplify the reach of this iconic British brand and its quick-soaking beet pulp feed, driving awareness through strategic media engagement.

• We proudly represented Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), promoting their recent Impact Report and PR moments throughout the year securing substantial coverage across equestrian, regional, and national press to raise awareness for the incredible work they do.

• We launched GFS Saddles Premier range, revitalised their social media channels, selected new brand ambassadors, and introduced them as sponsors of the prestigious 8 & 9 Year Old Class at BPIHT.

• The Game Fair returned to Ragley Hall, with coverage in The Telegraph and Waitrose Weekend and more – and a record-breaking number of attendees!

• DogFest brought joy to thousands at stunning stately homes: Harewood House, Ragley Hall, Knebworth House, Tatton Park, Loseley Park, and Ashton Court.

• We helped launch a brand-new 2026 farming event at Stoneleigh Park, The Great British Farm-Fest featuring Clarkson and co!

• We were thrilled to work with British footwear brand Orca Bay, creating stunning photo shoots across the country social media content creation and driving influencer seeding to reach new audiences.

• We supported The Golden Paste Company, a leading supplement brand, in launching TurmerBreathe – a groundbreaking product aimed at horses needing respiratory support all year round.

• We partnered with Tractor Ted, the much-loved children’s programme, building strong media relations to launch their exciting new JCB episode – a fantastic way to engage families and inspire the next generation.

• We worked with Hollings Pet Treats, raising awareness through partnerships with Crufts and securing collaborations with dog-friendly country pubs to connect with pet-loving audiences.

We secured features in The Telegraph, The Times, Waitrose Weekend, Country Life, Country & Town House, Horse & Hound, Take A Break, plus countless specialist magazines and regional outlets.

We introduced clients to new sponsorship opportunities and met and hosted hundreds of fantastic media colleagues at our media centres at Bicton, Blenheim and The Game Fair.

Photoshoots across Dorset, Ragley Hall, Ashton Court, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds captured the essence of our clients’ brands.

We’ve been busy expanding reach through influencer seeding and ambassador activation, connecting clients with fresh target markets.

We’re passionate about supporting the next generation – sharing industry insights with students at The Royal Agricultural University and Hartpury.

Next year looks to be even better – thank you for joining us on the ride. 2026, we are ready for you!