How time flies - tickets are now on sale for the British Open Show Jumping Championships, a premier indoor equestrian event, to be held in April 2010.

Tickets for next year have hit the NEC Birmingham box office and are already exceeding previous sales records. The 2010 dates (Wednesday 7th – Saturday 10th April) have been allocated to close the Show with the Championship Final performance on Saturday evening and with no split performances. Tickets are now valid all day on any chosen date. The British Open hopes that the great value tickets, first-class entertainment and increased time to shop will encourage anyone looking for the perfect Christmas present to look no further.

World-class riders from Britain and abroad will be invited to compete in this unique Championship competition. Leading British rider and three times Champion Robert Whitaker will return to defend his 2009 title of British Open Show Jumping Champion and compete in the top speed and jump-off international classes on offer at this FEI 4* event. The crowd pleasing puissance competition, featuring the legendary red wall, will also take place during Friday’s performance.

The unique format of the British Open Championship involves four competitions held over consecutive days with each competition designed to test the riders’ skill and ability in different ways. Round one commences on Wednesday with two further rounds on Thursday and Friday, after which a 'cut’ will decide the top twenty riders who go forward to contest Saturday’s Final.

For more information or to book tickets, click on the link below.