Leading residential agent Hamptons International is delighted to sponsor The Festival of British Eventing, presented by the British Equestrian Trade Association, for the 13th consecutive year. The Festival is an annual horse trial held over three days on the first weekend in August, taking place at Gatcombe Park, home of HRH The Princess Royal.

The Festival will play host to top class eventing and incorporate four championship classes including the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships, as well as the National Restricted Novice Championship, The Corinthian Cup.

Top arena attractions include Dressage to Music, the Shetland Pony Grand National and The Devil’s Horsemen Cossacks.

Andrew Marshall, Hamptons International’s Regional Director, said: “The weekend provides fun for all the family with the opportunity to watch horses and riders competing at this prestigious venue. A must-see is the adrenaline fueled Devil’s Horsemen, hotly tipped to steal the show with their impressive stunts before leaving to film the next series of Game of Thrones.

“We’re proud to host guests at Hamptons International Garden Club and welcome visitors to our pop-up branch in the main shopping village. We are offering face painting and colouring for children and will showcase our finest equestrian properties with experts to assist with enquiries.

“We will once again be partnering with Harry Meade, BBC commentator and one of Britain’s leading event riders. He will be our guest on Friday and treat diners at the Garden Club to a Q&A session followed by a guided cross country walk.

If you are looking buy or let an equestrian home, Hamptons International can assist. They will host a competition over the weekend in aide of Cancer Research UK, with the chance to win a day accompanying Harry Meade and his team at an event. To enter, visit the Hamptons International pop-up branch.

www.hamptons.co.uk 01273 796016