Anthony Head

Tony has taken part in the PetPlan Calendar 2005 for Riding for the Disabled. This calendar is only available in the UK and PetPlan cannot send the calendar to other countries. Payment should be made by cheque only. **Ordering details are listed below in the PetPlan article. We would like to thank PetPlan and Lord Lichfield for their permission to display the photographs and press release.

PETPLAN LAUNCHES CELEBRITY CALENDAR

Featuring photographs by Lord Lichfield

Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is to launch a star studded calendar with all photography taken by celebrity photographer Lord Lichfield. Entitled, ’Mane Men’, it features images of 12 horse-loving male celebrities, including: Anthony Head and his horse, Otto, with whom he famously starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; ex-Spandau Ballet front man, Tony Hadley and TV presenter Ben Fogle who is best known for his appearance on Castaway. All profits from the sales of the calendar will be donated to Riding for the Disabled.

The amazing photographs portray all the celebrities either at home, down on the farm or in the company of their trusty steed, with many of the portraits set against stunning backgrounds. During shooting, Lord Lichfield travelled the length and breadth of the country, ensuring he got the best possible shot every time.

The shots reflect the stars’ lives and loves: representing the month of November, Tony Hadley epitomises Gene Kelly in that famous scene from Singing in the Rain, while John McCririck adds a touch of humour to the calendar with his antics caught on camera at Sandown Park and William Fox-Pitt is snapped just before competing at the Windsor International Horse Trials, within the panoramic setting of the Great Park.

About Lord Lichfield

Lord Lichfield is a world renowned photographer with over 40 year’s experience of shooting celebrities and portraits of the royal family.

He commented: "Being asked to contribute to such a worthy project is a great honour for me. The work carried out by the RDA is hugely important and benefits so many people in a number of different ways. I’ve had enormous fun and wish it every success."

About Petplan

Petplan was founded in 1976 and now insures almost 600,000 cats, dogs and rabbits. In addition, Petplan Equine is one of the largest providers of equine insurance providing cover for over 50,000 horses.

About Riding for the Disabled

The aim of the RDA is to provide around 26,000 disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or carriage-drive to benefit their health and well-being. All this is made possible thanks to the commitment of more than 14,000 volunteers who regularly give their time for free. Money from the sale of the calendar will go towards providing much needed support for the riding and carriage driving facilities.

**To order a copy of ’Mane Men’ send a cheque for £7.90 incl postage and packing, made payable to Petplan Mane Men to ’Mane Men, The Granary, 8 Star Street, Ware, Herts, SG12 7AA. ’Mane Men’ will also be on sale at the Petplan stand at equine events across the country, including Blenheim Petplan International Horse Trials.

The celebrities who generously donated their time for free are:

· Anthony Head - Star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gold Blend ads
· Henry Brett - Captain of the England Polo team
· Jamie Morrison - Polo player
· Ben Fogle - Ex-Castaway and TV presenter of Countryfile
· Tony Hadley - Ex-Spandau Ballet frontman
· Richard Johnson - Top Jockey
· William Fox-Pitt - UK’s top eventer
· Willie Carson - Former jockey and BBC commentator
· John McCririck - Channel 4 racing commentator
· Charlie Lawson - Formerly Jim McDonald in Coronation Street
· Carl Hester - Olympic Dressage rider
· Scott Miller -TV vet - This Morning & Pet Rehab
· Oliver Skeete - Show-jumper