Stellar list of event riders and one showjumper named for London Internationals Arena Eventing competition
The London International Horse Show has named an impressive list of riders for its inaugural London International Eventing Challenge on Friday 18 December.Five-star winners Ros Canter, Tom McEwen and Gemma Stevens, who were part of this summers victorious British team at the FEI World Eventing Championships, are all taking part in the arena eventing competition. They will be joined by compatriots Zara Tindall, a former World and European champion, and Alex Bragg.Im really pleased that London is putting this class on and I am really looking forward to seeing how we all get on. Why should the show jumpers have all the fun at Christmas!? said Tom.Irelands Aoife Clark, New Zealands Jesse Campbell and USAs Hallie Coon have also been selected by British Equestrian Performance Manager, Dickie Waygood, to contest the class which will take place over a series of showjumping and cross-country fences in the International Arena and part of the collecting ring. A fun challengeFrances Gaspard Maksud, Swedens Sofia Sjosborg, Chinas Alex Hua Tian and Italys Giovanni Ugolotti complete the list of eventers while Britains Matt Sampson will fly the flag for the showjumpers.I think arena eventing is a great addition to London International. As a showjumper, I also really enjoy cross-country, so Im looking forward to giving it a go! Itll be something a bit different and a fun challenge, and I cant wait to get stuck in, said Matt.The course will be at three-star level and be designed by FEI level three course-designer Adrian Ditcham.We have got some truly brilliant riders coming to London and I cant wait to see what they can do. The event is going to be a lot of fun, but technical and challenging enough to make it very competitive, said Dickie.The confirmed list of entrants is:Tom McEwen GBRRos Canter GBRGemma Stevens GBRAlex Hua Tian CHNGaspard Maksud FRAHallie Coon USAAoife Clark IRLJesse Campbell NZLSofia Sjborg SWEAlex Bragg GBRZara Tindall GBRGiovanni UgolottiITAMatt Sampson GBREventing fans can also enjoy eventing-themed Masterclasses at the Show this year. Dickie Waygood will deliver a Masterclass to Ros Canter and Gemma Stevens on Friday 18 December while Pippa Funnell will host Pippas Pony Club Rally on Monday 21 December.The London International Horse Show will take place from Thursday 17 Monday 21 December at the Excel London. The London International Eventing Challenge will take place in the evening performance on Friday 18 December.For tickets, hospitality and further information, visit www.londonhorseshow.com.Image of Matt Sampson riding Latte Macchiato London International Horse Show/Peter Nixon.Related contentZara Tindall joins London International Eventing Challenge line-upFrom cancer patient to competitor: young boys inspiring London International Horse Show journeyLondon International Horse Show announces 2026 charity partnerLondon International Horse Show reveals new format as tickets launchThe post Stellar list of event riders and one showjumper named for London Internationals Arena Eventing competition appeared first on Your Horse.
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