Olympia, The London International Horse Show: Wednesday 14 December preview

Tomorrow (Wednesday 14 December 2011), the second day of Olympia, The London International Horse Show offers a packed programmes of events, including the second phase of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage.

The Lusitano Ride from Portugal taking place tomorrow will include ten riders in traditional dress on Lusitano stallions. Featuring some of Portugal’s finest horses and riders, the Lusitano Ride will display the horsemanship that still exists in Portugal today.

Also happening tomorrow will be the Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National, featuring ten Shetlands and their talented young riders.

Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman will also be making an appearance with his team of grey Lusitano horses, ready to wow audiences with his show.

After the interval, the second phase of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage will take place.

During this, the 15 competitors who are successful in tonight’s first phase will compete in the Kur (dressage to music). Laura Bechtolsheimer will also be giving the Dressage Masterclass.

Evening performances take place at Olympia from 5.45pm. The shopping village opens from 2pm. For more information, visit Olympia, The London International Horse Show website.

Photo: Jean