30 April 2015 – CHRISTMAS has come early for fans wanting to get their hands on tickets to this year’s Olympia, The London International Horse Show, which will take place from 15th to 21st December.
After a virtual sell-out show last year, organisers are urging fans to apply for tickets early to avoid missing out on the chance to see the world’s top riders compete at the week-long equine extravaganza.
Over 90,000 spectators visited the show in 2014 and were wowed by world class performances across the board, including:
• Two magical and memorable Dressage World Records from Charlotte Dujardin
• An impressive number of victories from our top British show jumpers who felt the effects of the home advantage, culminating in Ben Maher taking the Olympia Grand Prix and H&M Leading Rider Award in style on the final night
• Thrilling entertainment from the Ukrainian Cossack riders and the Metropolitan Mounted Police – both acts were returning to the famous West London venue for the first time since 2009
“We’re delighted that we can offer equestrian fans the best in world class sport and family entertainment – this is what has made Olympia one of the most sought after events to attend and we’ll be pulling out all the stops to make sure that 2015 is even bigger and better.”
Olympia is one of Europe’s premier indoor equestrian events and will once again host three FEI World Cups™ in driving, dressage and jumping. The Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ dressage leg takes place on 15th and 16th December, the FEI World Cup™ driving leg on 17th and 18th December and the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping leg presented by H&M on 20th December.
In addition to the FEI World Cups™, Olympia will feature a mix of top class equestrian competition – including the famous Alltech Christmas Puissance on the Thursday evening performance, international equestrian displays (to be announced), an outstanding shopping village, the Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National, the Kennel Club Dog Agility and an amazing selection of bars and restaurants.
For more information on Olympia and the performances at 2015, please go to www.olympiahorseshow.com.
For more information or imagery, please contact Hollie Bostock, Revolution Sports + Entertainment
E: hollie.bostock@revolutionsports.co.uk or T: +44 (0)207 592 1207.
Olympia, The London International Horse Show
The first international horse show took place in the Olympia halls in 1907. Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the event we see today, was started by Raymond Brooks-Ward in 1971. This year’s show takes place on 15-21 December 2015 in the Olympia Exhibition Hall, located in West Kensington London. The show will play host to a packed timetable of all things equestrian and is expected to welcome over 90,000 visitors. It is regarded as one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious equine competitions. The show mixes top class equestrian action, including FEI World Cup™ Jumping, Dressage and Driving with family entertainment, such as the Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National which raises money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Kennel Club Dog Agility.