PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW

45 different Agricultural and County Shows have been assigned 494 qualifiers between them for the new series of Showing classes that will have finals held at our 2023 Show.

We have been working with the British Show Pony Society (BSPS), the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) and the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO), to produce a series that consists of 20 different classes which cover everything from Hacks and Riding Horses to Coloured Ponies and Cobs.

The Shows that are holding qualifiers (some over 200 years old) include those from England, Scotland and Wales and range from Perthshire in the North to Stithians in the South and Cardigan in the West to Lawford Park in the East.

Christine Knipe of Westmorland County Show, which is 224 years old in 2023 said:

“We are delighted to be holding qualifiers for all the 20 classes on offer. The traditional agricultural shows are where equestrian Showing originally started. We know our audience will participate in and enjoy this new range of classes. We are very grateful to The London International Horse Show as without the support of such important international horse shows, equestrian Showing at a local level could not be sustained.”

Christine Knipe

Both the BSPS and the BSHA will help those who qualify for the London finals to prepare for the event by giving them advice and guidance along every step of the way. Karen Ward of BSPS said: “We know it can be daunting for a competitor to come to a large show like London and compete in the final but we are determined to make the whole experience enjoyable for them, we will look after them every step of the way and give them a fantastic day out.”