How It Works

More than a message. A moment that matters.

The Start Box is the home of personalised messages from the voices of equestrian sport — the riders, trainers, presenters, commentators and familiar personalities who shape the world our sport lives in.

Every message is recorded personally, for one person only. Whether it's a word before a big day, a celebration of a milestone, or simply something to hold on to, each one becomes a small keepsake from a moment that mattered.

01

Choose Your Voice

Browse the roster of riders, trainers, presenters, commentators and other familiar voices of equestrian sport. Each profile shares who they are, the messages they offer, availability and expected turnaround.

Choose between:

  • Personalised Voice Note
  • Personalised Video Message
02

Tell Us About The Recipient

Share a few details about the person the message is for. The more you tell us, the more personal it will feel:

  • their name
  • their horse
  • the competition or occasion
  • a little guidance on tone
  • anything you'd love the message to include

Every detail helps shape a message that could only ever belong to them.

03

Secure Your Booking

Bookings are placed securely online in a few quiet minutes.

Standard turnaround: around 7 days.

Need it sooner? Priority delivery is available on selected bookings where availability allows, for those moments that simply can't wait.

04

Your Message Is Recorded

Your chosen voice records the message personally, for one person only. Nothing is scripted, nothing is recycled and no two messages are ever the same. Most are captured in the moments that make this sport feel like home:

  • at events
  • on the yard
  • during course walks
  • between rides
  • in real equestrian surroundings

No studio, no polish. Just a genuine moment from someone the recipient truly admires.

05

A Keepsake, Delivered

Once ready, the message arrives by email through a private link. From that moment on it belongs to the person receiving it — to:

  • watch on the day it matters
  • save and keep forever
  • revisit whenever they need a lift
  • share quietly with family and close friends
  • hold on to as part of their story in the sport

Long after the occasion has passed, the message stays — a small, lasting piece of the sport, recorded just for them.

Good to Know
  • Every message is created individually and recorded for one person only.
  • Turnaround times are a guide and can vary a little during busy competition weeks.
  • Each voice brings their own natural style — the delivery and wording is always theirs.
  • The Start Box looks after every booking personally, from first enquiry to final delivery.
Frequently Asked

Everything else you might wonder.

How is the message delivered to me?+

When your message is ready, a private link arrives by email. From there you can watch it, download it, save it and share it with the people who matter.

Can I keep the message forever?+

Yes. Once delivered, the message is yours to keep — no expiry, no time limit. Save it, revisit it and treasure it for as long as you like.

Can I ask for specific things to be mentioned?+

Absolutely. The booking form invites you to share names, the occasion, the horse and anything you'd love woven in. The more personal the details, the more meaningful the message.

What happens if the person I've chosen can't fulfil my booking?+

We'll be in touch straight away and arrange either a full refund or, if you'd prefer, a booking with another voice you choose.

Are messages refundable?+

Because every message is recorded personally for one recipient, they can't be refunded once produced. Before anything is recorded, we'll always work with you to make sure it's right.

Why The Start Box?

Because some moments in this sport stay with people forever.

The first event.

The championship qualification.

The comeback after a fall.

The horse of a lifetime.

The quiet minute before the start box.

Sometimes a few words from the right voice are the ones remembered for a lifetime.