Summary

  • Use play icon at top of the page to watch live coverage

  • The Christmas Cracker - leading riders on equal faults go through to a jump off against the clock

  • Shetland Pony Grand National and dog agility trial also taking place

Live Reporting

  1. Today at the Olympia Horse Show – The Christmas Cracker

    The Olympia Horse Show is one of Britain’s most famous equestrian competitions. First held in 1907, the show features a range of events across the equestrian disciplines from showjumping and dressage to the Shetland Pony Grand National.

    This evening’s events include a grab-bag of old favourites including the Shetland Pony Grand National, with the ponies ridden by junior jockeys aged between eight and 14, and the ever-popular dog agility trial.

    The headliner of the programme is the Christmas Cracker, a jumps competition which sees the leading riders – after faults – going through to a thrilling jump-off against the clock.

    London International Horse ShowGetty Images

  2. Who to look out for at the London International Horse Show

    Charlotte DujardinGetty Images

    Six-time Olympic medallist Charlotte Dujardin and her horse Gio headline the line-up for the Dressage World Cup. Dujardin, who won individual and team bronze medals in Tokyo, will be joined by her Olympic team-mate Charlotte Fry in Thursday and Friday's dressage competition.

    Elsewhere, Olympic showjumping champion Ben Maher will face a tough global field in Sunday's Jumping World Cup competition and GB's 2012 Olympic gold medallist Scott Brash looks to retain his London Grand Prix title on Monday.

    Other British riders competing in the jumping events include Olympians Harry Charles and Holly Smith plus Emily Moffit, Guy Williams, Laura Renwick and William Funnell.

  3. BBC Coverage

    All times are GMT and are subject to change

    BBC iPlayer

    The BBC will have live coverage from four of the 2021 London Interantional Horse Show’s most exciting events, all available to watch via the BBC Red Button, connected TV and the BBC Sport website and app, alongside BBC Two coverage of the best of the week’s riding.

    You will also be able to catch up with any action you’ve missed on the BBC iPlayer for up to 30 days.

    Friday, 17 December

    Dressage World Cup: 19:35-22:20 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app

    Saturday, 18 December

    Eventing Performance: 18:00-22:10 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app

    Sunday, 19 December

    Jumping World Cup: 14:20-17:00 - BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app

    Monday, 20 December

    London Grand Prix: 18:00-22:25 - BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport website and app

  4. How to get into equestrian sports

    BBC Sport

    Dujardin gives top equestrian tips

    The most enjoyable aspect to horse riding is the bond you create with a horse or pony whilst being outside in the fresh air, once you have mastered the basics there are a number of equestrian disciplines and equine sports you could specialise in as your confidence, skill and knowledge grows.

    Sitting on a horse may not seem like an obvious form of exercise but it pretty much involves all the muscles in your body, between ensuring posture and balance, and controlling the horse.

    You don't need to own your own horse or pony to start riding, however you do need specialist instruction to find the right horse for you.

    Find out about more about local riding schools and information for total beginners whatever your age on the British Equestrian website.

  5. Today at the London International Horse Show - Eventing performance

    BBC iPlayer

    The London International Horse Show is one of Britain’s most famous equestrian competitions. First held in 1907, the show features a range of events across the equestrian disciplines from show jumping and dressage to the Shetland Pony Grand National.

    Saturday’s programme involves the Driving World Cup.