Barclays Wealth lands elite eventing sponsorship

Barclays Wealth has announced a sponsorship deal with The Blair Castle Horse Trials 2011. The deal sees Barclays Wealth become a presenting sponsor of the prestigious event, which is the highlight of the Scottish equestrian calendar. The Perthshire event will run over four days starting on Thursday 18 August and organisers expect in excess of 41,000 visitors from around the UK and overseas. Barclays Wealth will sponsor two categories, the CIC3* and CCI3* classes, the latter being a qualifier for the 2012 London Olympics.

Members of the Barclays Wealth team, including Craig Jamieson, Director of the Glasgow Private Banking office and Peter Kellock, Private Banker and Investment Manager in Glasgow, will be hosting guests at the event, along with Private Banking, Investment Management and Financial Planning colleagues. There will also be a brand presence on the course and winners stand.

Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair is Scotland's leading equestrian event. Olympic medalists compete alongside amateurs in the four International event classes, whilst British Showjumping and showing classes provide a platform for riders in other disciplines to compete on Blair's hallowed turf.

The horse trials provide a comprehensive challenge of all round ability for horse and rider, and tests the partnership between the two. The sport was originally developed as a military event, drawing on the requirements for an Officer's charger; skills include steadiness on parade, the ability to cross the country at speed in battle and the fitness needed to carry on with duties the following day.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Craig Jamieson, said: "The Blair Horse Trials is the leading equestrian competition in Scotland, bringing together the finest talent, and we are proud to support it. As Barclays Wealth in Scotland continues to grow and attract the talent to drive the business forward and provide an enhanced customer service, so we always welcome the opportunity to meet with existing and potential clients. We look forward to providing a memorable experience for all our guests at this event."

Event Director Alec Lochore added: "We are really pleased to have secured sponsorship from a high-calibre organisation like Barclays Wealth. I'd like to thank Craig Jamieson and Barclays Wealth for committing to support our international competition."