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13.
August
2015.
Mitsubishi Motors UK Drives Support for Longines FEI European Championship 2015
 NEWS RELEASE – THURSDAY 13 AUGUST 2015

 

MITSUBISHI MOTORS UK CONTINUES TO DRIVE SUPPORT FOR

THE LONGINES FEI EUROPEAN EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2015

 

Mitsubishi Motors UK is the official vehicle supplierfor the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship2015at Blair Castle.  The company which has a history of supporting the sport of eventing has a long relationship with the Blair Castle International Horse Trials and the Bruadar Country Fair.   2015 is a very special year at Blair Castle as it is the first time a senior European Eventing Championship has been held in Scotland.

 

Toby Marshall, Sales & Marketing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK remarked “We really appreciate our involvement at Blair Castle Horse Trials and Country Fair and this year The Longines FEI European Championship at Blair Castle will add even more value to our sponsorship”.

 

Alec Lochore, Event Director also commented “I am delighted that Mitsubishi Motors UK is once again supporting us here at Blair Castle, having use of the fantastic L200 provided by Mitsubishi has been invaluable in helping the team get ready for September. This year will be a momentous year for the horse trials and it is excellent that Mitsubishi Motors UK, which does so much in equestrian sport, is a part of this unique occasion”.

 

As well as providing vehicles for officials, team members and those key people involved with the horse trials and Bruadar Country Fair the Mitsubishi Off-Road Driving Experience is a must do at the event.  Visitors to the horse trials can take the opportunity to experience the thrill of off-road driving in some of the Mitsubishi award winning vehicles – visit the website to find out more www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk

 

The Longines FEI European Eventing Championships run from the 10-13 September and is a competition not to be missed.  Germany are the present holders of the European title but with 17 nations competing with approximately 75 horse and rider combinations, the title is up for grabs and the Brits will be out to win on home soil.

 

This important championship is part of UK Sport’s National Lottery backed #EveryRoadtoRio events series, which will feature over 30 world class sports events the length and breadth of the UK, supporting British athletes preparation and qualification for Rio 2016. The Championship is also supported by EventScotland, which has a longstanding relationship with the team at Blair Castle.