Alltech South Africa Hosts Inaugural Ambassador’s Dinner

[PRETORIA, South Africa] Alltech was delighted to welcome foreign ambassadors and members of the sporting community to a dinner hosted at the African Pride Irene Country Lodge in Pretoria last week. Among the distinguished guests were Her Excellency Elisabeth Barbier, French Ambassador to South Africa; His Excellency Brendan McMahon​, Irish Ambassador to South Africa and High Commissioner of Malawi Mrs Stella Ndau. Guests were gathered as part of a networking opportunity with Alltech’s South African team and to learn more about the company’s sponsorship this year of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, France.

Alltech was privileged to host the distinguished guests from the region for the intimate gathering where they also learned more about how Alltech’s new innovative technology can revolutionise farming in South Africa. South Africa’s equestrian athletes were introduced to the main sponsors of the prestigious Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014, and could join in to celebrate the 200 day count down.

The official mascot for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, Norman, was on hand for the evening to entertain guests and proved to be a rising star with many wishing to have their photograph taken as a memento of the evening. The University of Pretoria Youth Choir gave an outstanding performance which was ended off by a thunderous applause from the audience. The mixture of African songs added to the multicultural aspect of the evening.

Many thanks go to all the sports representatives, Barry Hendricks of the South African Department of Sport and Recreation and Deon Augustyn, Chef de mission for all the support and organising to ensure South African representation at the games.

An event that highlights passion, prestige and performance is upon us, “Let the Games begin.”