Grandstand Event Management, organiser of the British Open Show Jumping Championships, is delighted to announce that it will host an additional national show jumping final alongside the international competition and equestrian entertainment on display at the 2008 Show (3rd – 6th April at Birmingham’s NEC). As an ongoing supporter of the British Open, easibed will sponsor the new indoor series which has been named the PCA easibed plus Futura.
Leading brand of horse bedding, easibed has joined with the Premier Centres Association (PCA) and the British Open to devise this national show jumping competition that is already proving very popular with competitors and spectators. Nine qualifying rounds of the PCA easibed plus Futura will be held at each of the PCA member centres during the 2007/2008 winter season and the first and second placed horse/rider combinations will qualify for the £15,000 final held at the British Open Show Jumping Championships on Sunday 6th April 2008.
The PCA Member centres hosting the qualifiers are Addington Equestrian Centre, Arena UK, College Equestrian Centre, Hand Equestrian Centre, Ingliston Equestrian Centre, Patchetts Equestrian Centre, Rowallen Activity Centre, Southview Equestrian Centre and Unex Towerlands. Entry terms & conditions apply, see www.premiercentresassociation.com for full details and dates of the remaining qualifiers.
Over 25,000 visitors are expected to attend the action-packed British Open which will host a spectacular programme of equestrian competition and entertainment. Alongside top international show jumping, featuring leading British and foreign riders, the 2008 Championships will see the introduction of an additional Indoor Cross Country competition. This unique format will now feature during both Friday Evening and Saturday Afternoon’s performances attracting some of the world’s best eventers. In addition, The British Open also boasts a broad spectrum of equestrian entertainment such as the thrilling Scurry Racing, the UK’s highest goal Arena Polo competition, high speed Barrel Racing and a graceful freestyle to music Dressage Display. Headlining the entertainment this year is movie stuntman, Daniel Naprous, and his team, who will demonstrate their daredevil tricks and aerobatics as well as a unique, choreographed equestrian drama created specially for the Show.
The British Open Show Jumping Championships take place at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th April 2008. For tickets, call the Box Office on 08700 100 216 or visit the official website at www.britishopenshowjumping.com