The British Open Show Jumping Championships has today announced a special Christmas discount offer for those looking to buy the ultimate horsey present before 25th December.

With great value tickets and more time to shop and enjoy the first-class entertainment, it’s the perfect Christmas present for family and friends. The British Open is offering a £5 discount off all adult tickets and £2.50 off all concession tickets, for Wednesday 7th April only, to customers who purchase their tickets before 24th December 2009 via the British Open Box Office on 0844 581 1301 or www.britishopenshowjumping.com. Simply quote BOXMAS10 to receive your discount.

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 the day you purchase.

World-class riders from Britain and abroad will be invited to compete in this unique Championship competition held over four days next April. Leading British rider and three times Champion, Robert Whitaker will return to defend his title as the 2009 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 favourite 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 will go forward to contest Saturday’s Final.