Organiser: Bruno Brenninkmeijer tel: (01242) 890 451 Sponsorship Coordinator: Tina Truman mob: (07989) 752017 Withington Estate, Glos. GL54 4BG e-mail: [email protected] web: www.withington-manor.com THE One Day Event HORSE TRIALS Withington Manor Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship Packages WITHINGTON MANOR HORSE TRIALS SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING Partner sponsorship at Withington offers a unique marketing approach where you can advertise your business direct to the vibrant high AB marketplace. Withington Manor Horse Trials is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular one-day event venues in the United Kingdom, all the disciplines take place on an elevated part of Withington Manor Estate overlooking the beautiful Cotswold landscape. Withington is a significant date in the calendar of British Eventing and hosts Novice, Pony Championships, Intermediate and Advanced classes. It is notable that only 12 other venues in the UK host the Advanced level which draws many of the top UK riders to the event. Withington is highly regarded for its exceptional build quality, attention to detail and providing challenging competition across all classes. Pre and post event press releases to local papers, country and equestrian magazines will occur as well as engagement with Twitter, Facebook and radio. All Partner Sponsors will also have an individual press release placed on the website of the governing body of the sport, British Eventing, to highlight your business and investment in the sport. THE AUDIENCE Equestrianism is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK with over 4.3million people actively involved. Horse owners and riders spend around £4billion per year. 1.35million horses in the UK are owned or cared for by 1.2% of the population. THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE SPORT Eventing has the highest proportion of AB adult participation in UK sport: Competitors & Owners AB 63% C1 37% Spectators AB 52% C1 28% C2 17% DE 3% British Eventing Membership Over 11,000 with over 30,000 volunteers HISTORY OF THE SPORT Horse Trials, also known as eventing, is a testing triathlon of dressage, showjumping and cross country, which involves hours of intensive training, careful preparation, skill and great courage. This Olympic sport has its roots in the preparation of the cavalry horse in war time where obedience, trust and great stamina were needed from both horse and rider. These same characteristics are tested today and will be on display at the event as they are required in order to successfully compete at Withington Manor Horse Trials. WITHINGTON ESTATE