Scott Brash and Tina Fletcher qualify for HOYS
Sunday 13 September 2009
Competition was fierce at Towerlands Park in Essex this weekend (11th – 13th September) when it played host to the first of two wildcard qualifying competitions to compete at the world’s most famous horse show. British riders battled it out for the opportunity to compete in the International classes at the forthcoming Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), which will be staged at Birmingham’s NEC from 7th – 11th October 2009. Against stiff opposition, the two Unex Towerlands wildcard qualification places were awarded to Scott Brash from Peebles, Scotlandand Tina Fletcher from Faringdon, Oxon.
As well as ten of the British leading riders1, who are automatically eligible to compete at the world’s most famous horse show, an additional two places will also be contested at Arena UK (23rd – 25th September).
The International classes commence on Thursday 8th October and finish with the prestigious Leading Show Jumper of the Year Grand Prix, which takes place during Sunday’s Gala Night performance.
HOYS tickets are selling fast but there are limited seats available on certain performances. To book, call the NEC Box Office on: 0844 581 82 82 or visit www.hoys.co.uk.