Irish riders among world class field for Olympia London International Horse Show – Watch it live!

The London International Horse Show at Olympia kicks off on Wednesday (December 13th) with extensive broadcast coverage of London’s international equestrian event on the BBC.

Once again Ireland will be well-represented at Olympia, with Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K in Dressage, while Bertram Allen, Anthony Condon, Padraic Judge, Christopher Megahey and Cian O’Connor will feature in the Show Jumping classes.

Over 14 hours of live action will be aired throughout the week, indicating the importance of Olympia as an international equestrian event and providing equestrian and sporting fans alike excellent access to the top-class competition.

Show Director, Simon Brooks-Ward commented: ‘We are thrilled to be working with the BBC at Olympia once again.  The BBC coverage is important not only for the show but also for the sport.  Bringing world class Dressage, Show Jumping and Carriage Driving to a wider audience keeps equestrianism on the map and it provides viewers with the opportunity to see Olympic champions competing in world class competitions.

Highlights to look out for include the FEI World Cup™ competitions in Dressage and Show Jumping in which the world’s top riders will compete. In addition, coverage will include international classes such as the Cayenne Puissance, and the Olympia Grand Prix as well as the Markel Champions Challenge, in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund.

Further coverage will include footage of Olympia’s equestrian displays; The Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police Activity Ride and the Chilean Huasos, along with the Kennel Club Dog Agility, The Shetland Pony Grand National and the Olympia Christmas Finale.

Internationally, live coverage of the Dressage, Jumping and Driving FEI World Cup competitions is available on FEI TV and additional post-event coverage will be broadcast on Horse & Country TV.

Olympia, The London International Horse Show may be viewed online and on TV. The day-by-day coverage listing is as follows*:

Wednesday 13 December

• The FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle to Music supported by Horse & Hound

19:20-22:15 – LIVE on BBC Red Button, BBC Online & connected TV, and FEI TV

 Thursday 14 December

• The Cayenne Puissance

21:15-22:15 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button, BBC Online & connected TV

 Friday 15 December

• The Entire Evening Performance

18:45-22:30 – LIVE on BBC Red Button, BBC Online & connected TVFeaturing The Markel Champions Challenge, in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund and The Longines Christmas Cracker

 Saturday 16 December

• The FEI World Cup™ Driving

18:30-19:15 – LIVE on FEI TV

 Sunday 17 December

• The Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping

13:30-16:35 – LIVE BBC Two HD, Online & connected TV 14:35-16:30 – LIVE on FEI TV

 Monday 18 December

• The Entire Evening Performance

18:45-22:25 – LIVE on the BBC Red Button, BBC Online & connected TVFeaturing The Mince Pie Stakes and The Olympia Grand Prix

 Tuesday 19 December

• Highlights

11:00-12:00 – BBC Two HD, Online & connected TV

*All programmes are subject to change

Horse & Country TV will feature highlights from the Show from 18 December onwards, including the FEI Dressage, Driving and Show Jumping, along with the Cayenne Puissance, the Longines Christmas Cracker and the Olympia Grand Prix.

Horse & Country TV is available on Sky Channel 253, H&C Play, and Amazon Video.