Land Rover To Be Official Sponsor Of The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 In Normandy

Land Rover To Be Official Sponsor Of The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 In Normandy

Whitley, UK, 1st November 2013 - Land Rover will extend its support for international sporting excellence as an Official Sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. Taking place every four years, the games are the leading dedicated international competition for equine sport, bringing together the world's finest horses and riders across a wide range of disciplines.

Land Rover's agreement to support the event as its exclusive car partner builds on its long-established involvement in equestrianism and international sponsorship, including the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, the US Equestrian Federation and the Gucci Paris Masters; in 2010 Land Rover USA supported the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky.

Land Rovers have long been the vehicle of choice for people who ride, own horses or enjoy following equestrian sport, thanks to their all-terrain performance, towing capabilities and great versatility.

The 2014 Games will take place from 23th August to 7th September, in Normandy, France with events hosted across five venues in the whole region. Four Olympic and Paralympic disciplines will be featured: jumping, eventing, dressage and para-dressage. There will also be competitions for driving, endurance, reining and vaulting, together with exhibition events for polo and horse-ball.

Land Rover will provide a fleet of official vehicles at all the events in the two-week programme. The games will be one of the year's highest profile sporting occasions, attracting around half a million visitors and a cumulative global television audience of 500 million.

Mark Cameron, Global Brand Experience Director said: "We are proud to be sponsoring the most important event in world equestrianism in 2014, as Land Rover has a long and successful history of supporting horsemanship and sport at all levels. This prestigious competition will provide an exceptional platform for us to connect with audiences in key markets around the globe and demonstrate the quality, performance and appeal of our vehicles."



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Hike at Mt. Umunhum!

Looking for a fun, active day this weekend?

Check out the hike at Mt. Umunhum!
 

Woods Rd to Barlow Rd to Mt Umunhum Rd.

Overview: This 7.9 mile / 1554 ft hike goes to Bald Mountain.The trail head is located at the intersection of Hicks road and Mt Umunhum road. Toilet facilities are available and there are usually maps available for the Sierra Azul Open Space.We started out on Woods road.

The wide trail/road is a pleasant easy shaded hike for 2.8 miles. You do see some nice views of San Jose below. This trip, there was a bonanza of wildflowers. The wild iris's were everywhere. At the junction of Woods road and Barlow road, we turned left. If you continued straight, you would have gone to Mt. Sombroso. Barlow road is quite steep at first, but does moderate in ascent later on.

At Mt. Umunhum road, turn left to go down about a 1/2 mile to the trail head of Bald Mountain. A short .7 mile relatively flat hike puts you to the summit of Bald Mountain with a great view of the area.

Tips: Bring Water during the summer.

Courtesy of Everytrail.com


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Beautiful Coastal Drive Near San Jose!

Are you looking for scenic routes near San Jose to take your Land Rover out on? Check out the Coastal Drive Loop!

Distance & Duration: About 9 miles, round-trip; 45 minutes.

Directions: From Klamath, CA, drive south 1 mile on U.S. 101 (over the Klamath River) and exit Klamath Beach Road. Follow signs to Coastal Drive. After about 4 miles, the road becomes unpaved near mouth of Klamath River; continue about 1.5 miles and turn left (east) onto Alder Camp Road. Follow signs to return to U.S. 101.

Description: This narrow road with steep curves and sharp grades offers wide panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Klamath River estuary. Whales, sea lions, and pelicans may be seen from overlooks high above the crashing surf. Enjoy a picnic with breathtaking views at the High Bluff Overlook, and don't miss the World War II radar station-disguised in the 1940s to look like a humble farmhouse and barn. Hiking and backcountry camping can be accessed from the Flint Ridge section of the Coastal Trail.


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