The equestrian sport of Eventing is one in which Britain is highly successful on the world stage and is one of the few in which women and men compete on equal terms.
It is a sport at which Britain excels and recent medal success has brought it to the forefront once again.
Over 2 million people ride horses in Great Britain each year with over half a million frequently. Of the visitors who come to Blenheim a reecnt survey showed:
59% book tickets in advance of event
97% described their experience at the event as ‘excellent’ or ‘Good’.
4 in 10 traveled within 30 miles
2 in 10 traveled 31 to 60 miles and
4 in 10 traveled over 60 miles to get to the event
23% are age 30 and under
24% are age 31 - 40
42% are age 41 - 55
12% are age 55+
Main ITV region was Central (40%) followed by London (12%) Anglia and Meridian (11% each)
60% of attendees work full time, 25% part time 8 - 29 hours 4% not working
The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials offers a fabulous location and wonderful brand value for corporates to associate with. Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials has enjoyed strong support from sponsors with whom we have developed long and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our current sponsors include:
Amtrust Equine Insurance
Barnsby Saddles
Blenheim Palace
Camerons Accountants
Cotswold life (Archant Media)
Cotswold Trailers
Darbys Solicitors
Dodson & Horrell Feed Suppliers
Equilibrium Products
GI Solution Printers
Horse & Hound
Horseware Ireland
Idexx laboratories
Joules
Martin Collins
Maxavita
Newsquest Media
Oce
Patey Hats
Richardsons Solicitors
SMD Group Limited
Turner Grounds Care
The Yorkshire Clothing Company
Townfields Saddlery
Vetoquinol