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SsangYong Motor UK has been announced as the title sponsor of Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials for the next three years.
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, the event owned by the sport’s governing body, British Eventing, takes place in Oxfordshire from 13-17 September 2017. With the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre, home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, it has one of the most beautiful settings of any sporting event in the a.
“Blenheim is one of the top international horse trials held in the UK, and perfectly complements the SsangYong brand focus on four-wheel drive and SUVs, vehicles particularly suited to those living in the country or who tow a horse box, caravan or trailer,” says Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK Ltd.
“As we prepare to launch our all-new Rexton 4x4 later this year, the timing couldn’t be better; Blenheim will feature prominently in our launch plans,” added Paul.
Mandy Hervieu, Blenheim’s event director, said: “SsangYong joining us as title sponsor is brilliant news. We will be increasing the prize-money and enhancing our facilities for competitors, owners and visitors.”
There are three international classes this year at the SsangYong Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials: the CCI3*, the prestigious CIC3* for eight- and nine-year-old horses, and the final of the exciting Event Rider Masters series, also held at CIC3* level.
Blenheim also offers grassroots riders the chance to compete alongside their heroes with a wide range of amateur classes and a popular fun ride.
New course-designer David Evans is making exciting changes to the cross-country courses, utilising new areas of the park including the south lawn of Blenheim Palace, with new fences and fresh challenges built into the course.
Land Rover collaborates with TV chef James Martin to create top tips for tailgate picnics
Land Rover has been the title sponsor of Burghley Horse Trials for 12 consecutive years
The Land Rover Discovery split tailgate is the perfect place to host the Land Rover Tailgate Picnic Competition on Saturday 3rd September
Ahead of this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, which takes place on 1-4 September, title sponsor Land Rover has collaborated with TV chef James Martin to encourage Burghley spectators to go the extra mile with their picnics this year.
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials has become almost as synonymous with picnicking as it has world class equestrian sport and the Land Rover Tailgate Picnic Competition - which traditionally takes place on cross-country day - has become a popular feature among horse trial goers. In recent years it has been judged by some well-known faces, including event rider Zara Tindall, Channel 4’s Kirstie Allsopp and TV presenter Matt Baker.
To inspire this year’s Burghley picnickers, Land Rover, whose vehicles are renowned for their famous tailgate - a feature that is commonly used as the perfect accessory for a picnic, has worked with James to create two picnic recipes which benefit from sitting in the back of the car for a long-distance journey.
The former Saturday Kitchen presenter said: “It can be a real challenge keeping picnic food fresh when you have to travel a few hours to get to an event like The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, but these recipes are specifically designed so that they actually taste better after sitting in the back of a vehicle for a long time.”
In these short tutorial videos*, James demonstrates the quick and easy method for creating ‘The Burghley Bloomer’ and ‘Teriyaki Steak’.
“The Burghley Bloomer is a variant of the Italian Sandwich,” James explains. “The idea of this is you do the preparation at home and bring it with you. The longer you leave it wrapped up, the better it tastes.”
He goes on to say: “Forget burgers and sausages and other burnt offerings on a barbeque, Teriyaki Steak is far nicer. It is wonderfully light and really simple to make.”
(*Written recipes are provided in the notes below)
As many dedicated event goers know, it is always a challenge to keep a picnic fresh when it has to tolerate a long car journey. As well as clever recipes like the Burghley Bloomer and Teriyaki Steak which are enhanced by a long car journey, James also has some useful tips to make sure your tailgate picnic is at its best when you arrive at an event.
JAMES MARTIN’S TOP 5 TAILGATE PICNIC TIPS
1. When it comes to wrapping food, always use greaseproof paper or cling film. So often when theweather is good, if you use tinfoil it can actually end up cooking the food
2. Use different types of vinegars like cider vinegar or sherry vinegar to glam up limp salad. Itreally gives it a lift after a long journey
3. Pack a spicy pickle or achilli jam inyour picnic. It doesn’t matter if it gets a bit warm and thekick in the pickle or jam will really enhance the taste of a pie or a scotch egg
4. Look for things like hot smoked salmon which is already cooked and therefore doesn’tdeteriorate when it has been in the back of a vehicle for a certain amount of time
5. Use soft cheeses, ones that don’t like being refrigerated but are actually better when theywarmup, such as brie and camembert, or a particularly good one is Vacherin Mont D’Or
The Land Rover Tailgate Picnic Competition takes place on cross-country day at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on Saturday 3rd September in the reserved car park. For more information about the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk
Land Rover has over 30 years heritage in the equestrian sport and has been title sponsor of Burghley Horse Trials since 2005.
