London International Horse Show

🐴 A Christmas treat for equestrian fans the London International Horse Show returns for 2026 with a five-day extravaganza.

NEWSFLASH: The 2025 London International Horse Show is a wrap!

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2025 PREVIEW

ExCeL London is once again the place to be for the London International Horse Show.  The famous Christmas equestrian show promises competition at its very best from Thursday 18 to Monday 22 December.  London International Horse Show tickets are on sale now!

HIGHLIGHTS

The world’s best riders take part at the London International Horse Show (LIHS).  Highlights include the FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix on Wednesday morning and FEI Dressage World Cup Freestyle to Music on Thursday evening.  Thursday evening sees the return of the LeMieux Puissance.  On Friday evening all eyes will be on the London Grand Prix while on Saturday early evening the FEI Driving World Cup takes centre stage.  The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ takes place on Sunday night where the finest horse and rider combinations will gather to compete for the prestigious prize.  The ever-popular Shetland Pony Grand National takes place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening. 

‘ONES TO WATCH’ – SHOWJUMPING

The 2025 showjumping entries have been confirmed for the CSI5* classes.  46 riders from 16 nations will battle it out for the honours in eight five-star classes.  Taking place over the five days, highlights include Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ and Turkish Airlines Grand Prix.  From the home nation, all eyes will be on Scott Brash (GBR), double Olympic Gold medallist, double 2025 European silver medallist, and currently ranked two in the world.  Jostling Scott for the top spot will be compatriot and five-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Maher (GBR).  Veteran champion John Whitaker is also on the entries list. 

The overseas competition includes Austria’s Max Kühner, an Olympic medallist who boasts an impressive 675 FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier starts.  Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet, the world number 15 and part of the Bronze medal winning team at the 2021 Toyko Olympic Games, comes to London on flying form.  Germany send a formidable pair in the form of Olympic medallists Daniel Deusser and Marcus Ehning, both previous winners in London.

NEWSFLASH: 2025 RESULTS: SHOWJUMPING & DRIVING

Congratulations to Ireland’s Tom Wachman.  Riding Do It Easy, the 20-year-old made history becoming the youngest winner of the feature CSI5*-W 1.60m Turkish Airlines Grand Prix.  A faultless round in the jump-off, in a time of 32.59, saw Wachman take the win over Canada’s Kara Chad in second with Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ EI World Cup winner Max Kuhner – riding EIC Cooley Jump The Q –  of Austria in third place.

In the FEI Driving World Cup™ Qualifier Ijsbrand Chardon claimed victory in the drive-off with the fastest clear round.  It was Netherlands driver’s first London win since 2027.  Ten-time FEI World Cup™ Final winner Boyd Exell came second with Dries Degrieck in third place.

2025 RESULTS: PUISSANCE & DRESSAGE

Congratulations to Rachel Proudley and Easy Boy de Laubry Z on their spectacular success in the 2025 LeMieux Puissance!  20-year-old Proudley from North Yorkshire, rode in tandem with her father’s horse Easy Boy de Laubry Z to successfully defend the title.  They cleared a height of 2.21m to claim back-to-back wins at the London International Horse Show.  They were the only partnership to clear the final height.

FEI Dressage World Cup™ (Grand Prix & Freestyle): Lottie Fry (GBR) riding 14-year-old stallion Glamourdale won the opening round of the World Cup.  They recorded an impressive score of 80.78% to win the 15-strong class.  An all-British podium was completed by Charlotte Dujardin aboard Alive and Kicking (score 76.54%) and Becky Moody riding Jagerbomb (score 75.04%).

International competition features three FEI World Cup Qualifiers in dressage, showjumping and driving.  Daily performances also include the usual mix of equestrian displays such as the Shetland Pony Grand National and Christmas Finale (see link to the full daily programme below).

There are two arenas.  The International Arena, which is the main arena.  The London Arena is a second arena.  This hosts finals for the London International Showing Series, Masterclasses and Dog Agility.

Alongside the equestrian action there’s also the famous Shopping Village to enjoy.  Selling a wide range of goods from all things equestrian, to fashion, jewellery, wines, gifts, novelty items, and fine art, the village will have something for everyone.

LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL

🎟️ London International Horse Show tickets are off sale.   

🗝️ Doors open: Opening hours vary, the times for each day can be viewed here.   

🐴 What’s On: Daily morning, afternoon and evening performances timings, together with full content, for the London International Horse Show can be viewed on the the daily programme. 

🚊🚗 Travel tips: ExCeL London has its own dedicated station, Custom House.  This is on the Elizabeth line with connections to Canary Wharf, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Paddington and Heathrow.  It takes 3 minutes, 10 minutes, 12 minutes, 20 minutes and 43 minutes respectively.  Two stations on the DLR are also nearby.  Custom House for the west entrance and Prince Regent for the east entrance.  If driving the venue is easily accessible from major routes including the M11 and A406.  There is onsite parking for over 2,000 vehicles.  For more information see this Excel London ‘Getting here’ guide.

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