Highclere Castle Horse Trials
2008 Event Sponsors
Janet Benney and her team know only too well that the quest for publicity and awareness has never been greater as markets become more competitive and companies look for higher exposure. This is why their sponsorship opportunities are tiered and very flexible, covering advertising and sales promotion in a variety of corporate hospitality packages.
The choice of activities can be carefully selected to meet precise needs and objectives, from exclusive champagne receptions in the Castle to cross country course walks with an international rider. Or informal lunches in the ringside marquee followed by visits to the horseboxes nearby to watch the riders and horses as they prepare for the competitions.
We have learnt that, according to market research, 35% of the adult population in England have sufficient interest in equestrian sport - excluding horse racing - to attend events, watch them on TV or read about them in newspapers. We are also conscious that equestrian disciplines, although a way of life for the competitors, are also entertainment orientated sports which is why we always add extra displays and diversions in order to offer more interest and excitement, and, of course, more sponsorship opportunities.
Here is a list of our event sponsers, with links to their appropriate websites where available. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would simply like further information please use the form on our contact page to get in touch.
- Automation Consultants Ltd
- Hamstead Equestrian
- Barclays Bank
- Benney Goldsmiths
- Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
- Gauntlett Sporting
- Highclere Castle
- Hoplands Equestrian Centre
- Jackson-Stops & Staff
- James Pyne Photography
- Lord Bath
- Mitsubishi Motors
- Olympic Horse Feeds
- Robin Fountain & family
- Tidworth Polo Club
- Simon Earle Racing
- Taittinger Champagne
- Tenon Accountants
British Eventing - Demographics
Below you will find some information about British Eventing Demographics, event participation, age profiles and gender profiles.
- Over 4.2 million people ride in Britain each year
- Over 1 million horses are owned by private households
- The sport continues to expand and more events are being staged to cope with the increase in demand
- Good, clean image, enjoyed by families
- Healthy
- Pursuit of excellence
- Enjoys Royal patronage
- Events set in some of the most beautiful countryside in UK
- World class competition and an Olympic sport
- Zero hooliganism
- Eventing is as popular amongst women as rugby is with men
- Men and women compete on equal footing
- Olympic medallists & grass roots competitors compete on level terms
- Participation Demographics
- Competitors & Owners: AB=63% | C1=37%
- Spectators: AB=52% | C1=28% | C2=17% | DE=3%
- (Highest proportion of AB adult participants of any sport)
- Participation Age Profile
- Competitors: 16-24=18% | 25-34=49% | 35-44=19% | 45-55=3% | 55+=11%
- Spectators: Under 34=41% | 35-54=51% | 55+=8%
- Participation Gender Profile
- Competitors: Women=53% and Men 47%
- Spectators: Women=72% and Men 28%