ANDREA BRANCHINI –
Managing Director & Owner
Andrea Branchini is now
based in the USA running the successful USA operation, Horse America having
cut his teeth shipping horses for Horse France in Paris and Horse France
Ireland. Andrea ran the busy Horse U.K. office that evolved from Lep
Bloodstock until he established Rapido Horse Services (U.K.) in 1991. Andrea
tirelessly searches for solutions to shipping to far flung destinations and
scours and travels the globe at every opportunity attending many
international sales, shows and race meetings. No task is too difficult and
“always can do” is Andrea’s mantra.
RICK BRIDGLAND – Manager
Rick worked for trainer,
Paul Cole for twelve years, breaking in yearlings, and acting as travelling
head lad, so has a natural feel and empathy for the horse and its needs
during complex shipping manoeuvres by road and air. Rick joined Horse U.K.
in 1989 and was immediately involved and responsible for the shipment of
horses throughout Europe by road and sea. For the past seven years Rick has
been involved with the shipment of many famous horses by air, whilst
continuing with the road and sea aspect as well.
PHIL JONES – Shipping
Executive
Phil Jones comes from a
distant freight forwarding background with a love and in depth knowledge of
racing. Phil joined the Lep Bloodstock / Horse U.K. team in 1987 and was one
the original members when Rapido was foundered. He is a valuable source of
information and a key figure within the organisation. Phil has been
responsible for the shipment of many winners of Breeders Cup and
International races by air over the years, so is ideally placed to advise on
the best possible way to get your horse to its destination successfully.
Phil has an all round ability to ship your racehorse, mare, yearling,
showjumper or retired hack and pony to any reasonable destination of your
choice by road, sea or air.
CHERRIL SPILLER –
Accounts Manager
Cherril has
been involved with Rapido Horse Services since 1992 and is a cornerstone of
our business. Having had ponies as a young girl, Cherril has strong racing
links, having spent a number of years working in dual purpose and flat
racing yards until moving onto clerical work once she started a family.
Cherril manages all the clients accounts and payments
