New Format for Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship at Olympia, The London International Horse Show
Thursday 24 October 2019
British Showjumping and HPower Group are pleased to confirm an exciting new format for the 2019 Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship at Olympia, The London International Horse Show.
Twenty-four riders will be invited to compete in the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Qualifier, scheduled to run during the morning session on Friday 20th December at 10.35am. The two-round class will have a start height of 1.40m, the second of which will be a thrilling competition held against the clock.
The top ten from this qualifier will then advance to the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Final which will run during the evening performance on Sunday 22nd December at approximately 6.00pm. Faults will not be carried through from Friday, so each rider will start on a score of zero and riders will be jumping for the lion’s share of the £13,000 prize pot on offer. With a start height of 1.45m, the class will again run over two rounds with the top five progressing through to the jump off.
The qualification criteria for the twenty-four riders who will be invited to compete in the 2019 Championship is as follows:
- The five team members from the Junior team at the FEI European Championships
- The five team members from the Young Rider team at the FEI European Championships
- The Under 25 riders that have been selected as part of the squad of five for any Senior Nations Cup teams in 2019*
- The top four Under 25 combinations (disregarding those riders already qualified) from the National 1.40m Open class incorporating the Voltaire Design Under 25 British Championship Qualifier at the following Winter Classic Shows**
- Aintree Equestrian Centre Winter Classic (10th - 13th October 2019)
- Addington Equestrian Winter Classic (30th October - 2nd November 2019) - One wildcard to be awarded based on results from 2019 Senior, Young Rider and Junior Nations Cups, the September 2019 FEI Jumping Under 25 Ranking List, and also prospect for teams for the year 2020
Any riders who have qualified via points 1, 2, 3 and 5 and are unable to accept their place on a Grade A or Grade B horse alongside any combinations from point 4 who have not jumped for 4 faults or less in the first round will be substituted with riders in order from the September 2019 FEI Jumping Under 25 Ranking List.
* If there are more than five riders, the riders with the best results in the Nations Cup would take priority as decided by the Performance Manager dependent on the conditions of the respective Nations Cup
** Combinations must have jumped for 4 faults or less in the first round
Returning to the Olympia Grand this December, Olympia, The London International Horse Show will attract the world’s best riders and carriage drivers. The West Kensington venue will host seven days of top-class equestrian competition between 16th – 22ndDecember, charming visitors from around the country. Alongside three FEI World CupTM classes in Dressage, Show Jumping and Carriage Driving, the 90,000 spectators will also enjoy international performances from The Household Calvary Musical Ride and Jean-Francois Pignon’s new ‘Black and White’ display.
To purchase tickets to Olympia, please visit www.olympiahorseshow.com or telephone the box office on 0871 230 5580.
Voltaire Design:
Established in 2010 Voltaire Design has become the leading French manufacturer of high-performance sports saddles. Handmade in France using the finest French leather, Voltaire Design saddles have become renowned for their innovation, comfort and the ability to fully customise each saddle to the horse and rider.
Voltaire Design produce saddles for the forward-thinking rider who demands style and substance, while prioritising freedom of movement for the horse, together with elegance, durability and customer service.
Voltaire Design combine comfort and performance for the horse and rider, alongside innovative design to produce saddles that enable every rider to fulfil their potential.
For more information, visit www.voltairedesign.com.
Olympia, The London International Horse Show:
The first International Horse Show took place in the Olympia halls in 1907. Olympia, The London International Horse Show, the event we see today, was started by Raymond Brooks-Ward in 1971. This year's Show will take place on 16-22 December 2019 in the Olympia Exhibition Hall, located in West Kensington, London. The Show will play host to a packed timetable of all things equestrian and is expected to welcome over 90,000 visitors. It is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious equine competitions. The Show mixes top class equestrian action, including FEI World Cup™ Jumping, Dressage and Driving with family entertainment, such as The Shetland Pony Grand National and The Kennel Club Dog Agility.
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