Whitehead Vizard has reconfirmed for 2010 its sponsorship of the Wilton Horse Trials. It will be known as The Whitehead Vizard Wilton Horse Trials and takes place on 31st July and 1st August.
Olympic silver medallist William Fox-Pitt, who regularly attends the trials
said: "Sponsorship is essential to ensure that the sport can continue to
develop."
"The whitehead Vizard Wilton Horse Trials is a very friendly and
professional event. It is very good for us riders. Firstly, for the riders
to try out our younger horses and educate them. It's also good for the older
horses too. We can take them to the trials to help build them up and prepare
them for the rest of the season. "

"The event is in one of the best settings in the country. There is a
terrific feel at Wilton for the riders, spectators, horses and sponsors. The
ground is also very good - even in the heat of summer."

The traditional parkland venue of Wilton House is home to the Earl of
Pembroke and provides a beautiful backdrop to the event.
The best riders are usually in attendance. Event organiser Anthony Ffooks
says "Because of its position in the equestrian calendar The Whitehead
Vizard Wilton Horse Trials usually attracts a large number of top
international riders such as William Fox-Pitt, Zara Phillips and Mary King.
This year should be no exception."
Whitehead Vizard's involvement with the event coincides with a period of
continuing rural and private business growth for the firm throughout South
Wiltshire.

The firm handles a large amount of agricultural legal work for the local
farming community - with specialists who deal with land and landlord &
tenant disputes.
"Whitehead Vizard are pleased to have had a long association with Wilton
Estate. The popularity of The Whitehead Vizard Wilton Horse Trials, with
competitors and spectators alike, reflects the growing importance of
equestrian sport and its supporting industry to the South West economy."
Says partner Andrew Hodder

"The Whitehead Vizard Wilton Horse Trials will display both the fun side of
horse ownership with the combined disciplines in Dressage, Show Jumping
and Cross Country; as well as the professionalism with which the
organisation is run. Whitehead Vizard are delighted to be associated with
the event."