Today, London International Horse Show has announced its extensive broadcast and streaming schedule for both national and international audiences. Returning to Excel London from December Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22, the Show will present five days of world-class international equestrian sport and spectacular displays.
Over nine hours of equestrian action will be available to UK viewers on BBC Sport. Coverage on BBC iPlayer includes the LeMieux Puissance on the evening of Wednesday 18 December, and the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle to Music, presented by Bret Willson Ltd and supported by Horse & Hound, on Thursday 19 December. This competition will feature London International Horse Show Ambassador Lottie Fry, fresh off her individual and team bronze medal success at the Paris Olympics. On Friday 20 December, the full evening performance – including The London Grand Prix – will be shown on BBC iPlayer. Additionally, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™, presented by Agria, will air live on BBC Two on Sunday 22 December. This class will showcase the world’s top horse and rider combinations, including London International Horse Show Ambassador Ben Maher, who will be aiming to defend his 2023 title in this prestigious class. Full details of the coverage on BBC Sport can be seen here.
The Show includes FEI World Cup™ classes in three disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping, and Driving, all of which will be streamed live on FEI TV via its pay-to-view service. More information on access, both for UK and international viewers, can be found on FEI TV’s website.
Horse & Country TV will also provide extensive coverage of London International Horse Show via its subscription service, H&C+. Subscribers will enjoy live and on-demand access to action in the International Arena as well as all of the activity in the London Arena. This includes showing classes, LeMieux Masterclasses, as well as the Brilliance Horse Co’s Auction taking place in the New Horizon Plastics London Arena. Meanwhile, viewers will also be treated to an array of Christmas entertainment from the Show’s iconic International Arena from The Kennel Club Dog Agility to the world-class Show Jumping for which London International Horse Show is renowned. Coverage will vary depending on viewers’ country of residence, so please check https://horseandcountry.tv/ for full details and membership options.
Show Director, Simon Brooks-Ward, remarked: “We are thrilled that those unable to attend London International Horse Show in person this year won’t miss a moment of the excitement. Broadcasting the whole show on BBC Sport, FEI TV and Horse & Country is fantastic news for the entire equestrian community. London is the family equestrian Christmas show, not to be missed”
