Tuesday and Wednesday 13th & 14th
London Olympia's first evening of competition, held on Tuesday, saw some of the best dressage riders and horses in Europe vie for a place in Wednesday's Reem Acra sponsored FEI World Cup Dressage Qualifier.
FEI World Cup Dressage, London Olympia 2011
The most perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit is to treat yourself to a visit to the LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW, held from Tuesday 13th to 19th December at Olympia London.
Seven days of top equestrian competition featuring the worlds top show jumping and dressage stars is liberally peppered with fun and thrills for all ages, from the speed and nimbleness of the country's best agility dogs to the grace and nobility of the Lusitano stallions from Portugal.
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Thursday, Friday and Saturday 15th, 16th & 17th
With its proximity to Christmas, Olympia has always been a firm favourite with the last minute shoppers and over the years the Shopping Village has expanded to satisfy demand. This year an extra sixteen stands were added to the village bringing the total to over 200 shops to browse through; what a difficult decision - watch the horses or shop til you drop!
With its proximity to Christmas, Olympia has always been a firm favourite with the last minute shoppers and over the years the Shopping Village has expanded to satisfy demand. This year an extra sixteen stands were added to the village bringing the total to over 200 shops to browse through; what a difficult decision - watch the horses or shop til you drop!
Sunday and Monday 18th & 19th
The excitement that permeates the arena for the Rolex FEI World Cup at Olympia is almost palpable. Europe's best show jumping horses and riders go head to head over a veritable forest of fences, many of which are standing at maximum height and spread. The horses would be asked for fifteen jumping efforts over fences as high as 1.60m (5' 3") with spreads as wide as 2.20m (7' 3") in an arena which is only 70m long by 26m wide.
The excitement that permeates the arena for the Rolex FEI World Cup at Olympia is almost palpable. Europe's best show jumping horses and riders go head to head over a veritable forest of fences, many of which are standing at maximum height and spread. The horses would be asked for fifteen jumping efforts over fences as high as 1.60m (5' 3") with spreads as wide as 2.20m (7' 3") in an arena which is only 70m long by 26m wide.
For further pictures please go to Stephen Sparkes Photography.
© Sue Wingate - The Joy of Horses 2011