Spectacular Equestrian Sport Returns to Liverpool
Thursday 30 September 2021
Lighting up the heart of Liverpool with an unrivalled line up of top level show jumping, family fun and entertainment, The Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show returns to the M&S Bank Arena from 31st December 2021 to 3rd January 2022. Tickets for the ultimate equestrian New Year celebration are now available to purchase at www.liverpoolhorseshow.com.
Bringing forward a stellar line up of competition, the ever-evolving schedule promises to deliver a fusion of world class Showjumping, captivating displays and performances to thrill the whole family. The schedule of sport will see the best names in show jumping go head-to-head in the hotly contested World Ranking classes, before climaxing with the CSI 3* Grand Prix, taking place on Monday 3rd January. With an emphasis on high end sport, the show offers a unique opportunity to get up close to the riders from our shopping village and champagne bar for all spectators overlooking the warm up arena, as well as providing a fabulous social atmosphere to enjoy with friends and family.
This year’s show welcomes a number of exciting new additions, including the Windmill Farm Estate 7-year-old Championship, which places a firm focus on up-and-coming future equestrian athletes. The first of its kind, this final will see the top fifteen placed 7-year-old horses from the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championship contest the CSIYH* on Sunday 2nd January 2022, with a warm up class taking place on 31st December. Alongside the qualifying places, there will also be an additional fifteen invitational places available at the discretion of the organiser. Another highlight is the Eventing Grand Prix scheduled to take place during the Sunday evening performance.
With something on offer for the whole family to enjoy, the entertainment schedule also includes the new BSPS Mountain & Moorland Championship, which will see the very best combinations in the country come forward hoping to take the title and emerge victorious. Show favourites and novelty classes also return in the form of the iconic, red Puissance wall, the fast and furious Ride and Drive and highly competitive Shetland Pony Grand National. Signing off every performance, crowd pleasers the International Cossacks will be returning to Liverpool with their supreme Stunt Show of daring and thrilling acrobatics on horseback. Alongside the schedule of sport and entertainment, ticket upgrades are also available to enjoy ‘An Audience With’ sessions, with appearances including YouTube sensation, This Esme and Eventing star, Ben Hobday. Hosting afternoon, evening and matinee performances, there are a number of opportunities to enjoy all that the show has to offer.
This year also welcomes new title sponsors in Voltaire Design, a highly innovative saddle company sharing the Liverpool International Horse Show’s passion and commitment to supporting all levels of equestrian sport. Already familiar with show, this exciting development is very much the next stage in the relationship, laying the foundations for future success as a year-round event partner of Bolesworth. A company synonymous with outstanding craftsmanship, fashion and flair designed for the forward-thinking rider, the full range of Voltaire Design saddles will be available to view at the show.
Show Promoter Nina Barbour said: “We’re delighted to be bringing back top level equestrian sport and entertainment to Liverpool again to celebrate the new year. There has been a number of exciting new additions to the schedule which we hope will be enjoyed by spectators and riders alike. The competition is looking to be really hot with a fast World Ranking Class, the new Windmill Farm Estate CSIYH* 7-year-old Championship, and of course the climax of the show, the Voltaire Design Grand Prix.
“There’s a strong focus on elite equestrian sport as always, but we will also be hosting an incredible line up of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, there really is something for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Liverpool for the very best New Year celebration.”
Tickets are now available to purchase at www.liverpoolhorseshow.com. British Showjumping members can take advantage of an exclusive 10% discount on all general admission tickets by using code BS10 at checkout.
Group bookings can benefit from discounted ticket prices with 10% off groups of 10-19 people on Silver Tickets and 15% off for groups of 20 or more on Silver Tickets. Further information about group bookings can be found at https://www.liverpoolhorseshow.com/group-bookings/. The VIP area at the Voltaire Design Liverpool International Horse Show offers the best views in the house. To spectate in style and enjoy all that hospitality has to offer, please register your interest by contacting Melanie Simm at melanie@bolesworth.com.
Further information for riders can be found at www.liverpoolhorseshow.com, expressions of interest to compete are welcome, please email riders@bolesworth.com.
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