🐴 A Christmas treat for equestrian fans the London International Horse Show returns for 2024 with a five-day extravaganza.
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2024 EVENT PREVIEW
ExCeL London is once again the place to be for the 2024 London International Horse Show. The famous Christmas equestrian show promises competition at its very best from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 December. London International Horse Show tickets are on sale now!
2024 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.
2024 NEWS UPDATES
News update, 22 December: Congratulations to Spanish rider Mariano Martinez Bastida, aboard Jup, who made history by becoming the first Spaniard to win the CSI5*-W 1.60m London Grand Prix. He completed a double-clear round, edging out world number one Henrik von Eckermann and Martin Fuchs.
In the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Darragh Kenny riding Eddy Blue, put on a brilliant demonstration of speed and agility, jumping clear to set the standard and win with a time of 34.76 seconds.
News update, 21 December: In the FEI Driving World Cup™ Qualifier Ijsbrand Chardon secured his winning position. Ten-time FEI World Cup™ Final winner Boyd Exell came second with Dries Degrieck in third place.
News updates, 19 December: Congratulations to Becky Moody and Jagerbomb who won the FEI Dressage World Cup (Grand Prix). In a battle of British stars, the pair just pipped Lottie Fry and Glamourdale to the top prize. Norway’s Isabel Freese and Total Hope were also on the podium. Moody and Jagerbomb had a personal best score of 76.7%. The following day in the FEI Dressage World Cup (Freestyle to Music) the roles were reversed with congratulations to Lottie Fry and Glamourdale who top-scored with 86.6% to take first prize.
Congratulations to Rachel Proudley and Easy Boy de Laubry Z on their spectacular success in the 2024 LeMieux Puissance! 19-year-old Proudley from North Yorkshire, in tandem with her father’s horse Easy Boy de Laubry Z, cleared a height of 2.12m to claim a memorable debut triumph at the London International Horse Show. They were the only partnership to jump clear in the fourth and final round.
2023 RECAP
CONGRATULATIONS to Britain’s Guy Williams, on Mr Blue Sky, who won the Puissance crown. The only duo to clear 7ft 2 in the fifth and final round at the ExCel Arena! It was the fourth time the pair had won the event. And a record fifth London International Horse Show title for Williams. The Longines Jumping World Cup also had a thrilling finish, with Ben Maher and Enjeu De Grisien triumphing in a spectacular jump-off. At one stage it looked like Daniel Coyle riding Legacy would take the title, only for the pairing of Scott Brash and Hello Jefferson to take the lead. Step forward Brash’s Team GB teammate Maher who went clear on Enjeu De Grisien in breathtaking fashion. The duo snatching a dramatic victory by just 0.62 seconds in the last round of the night.
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 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 hosting 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 on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🗝️ 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 taking 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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