A DEGREE in marketing and entrepreneurship has proved invaluable to Chris Hunt, who is one half of the astute team behind the highly successful Global Event Horse brand.

The other of course is event rider Brian Morrison, who, as a member of Ireland’s senior squad, brings his exceptional riding talent to the table. Friends since their primary school days in Clonakilty, their resulting business partnership has turned out to be a winner, and one that has seen the Global prefix feature among the best known in the business.