Get set for Christmas

The London International Horse show runs from Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 December at Excel in east London. The world’s best equestrian Christmas party, there’s a packed line-up of competition in dressage, showjumping, driving and showing, plus horsey shopping, masterclasses and much more. Here are eight unmissable things at this years show!

• FEI World Cup Qualifiers in dressage, showjumping and carriage driving
• LeMieux Puissance, showcasing the bravest horse and rider combinations who face the iconic red-brick wall
• Lorenzo the Flying Frenchman will wow crowds with his display, combining athleticism and horsemanship
• Defender Shetland Pony Grand National
• Kennel Club dog agility
• Five exciting masterclasses with top riders including Olympic team gold medallists Laura Collett and Ros Canter, and influencer Megan Elphick, they’re designed to give riders at all levels inspiration and insights into how top riders train
• The Live Zone has a packed line-up of talks and interviews with riders and influencers, with the chance to get their autographs, too
• With more than 240 shops open 9am-9pm, you really can shop until you drop in the enormous shopping village

Top tip

Make sure to visit Horse&Rider on stand Z200 for amazing show offers

To plan your trip, visit thelondonhorseshow.com