The organisers of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) have announced that a select group of Britain’s top dressage riders have been invited to compete in Sunday morning’s Grand Prix Freestyle competition on 10th October 2010.

Crème de la crème, say HOYS

Dressage is becoming more and more popular at HOYS and the organisers are keen to showcase Britain’s top riders performing at the highest levels in front of a keen home crowd.

Helena Pettit, Managing Director of Grandstand Group, commented: “HOYS is a show dedicated to the crème de la crème in equestrianism, so we are really thrilled to be able to hold a Grand Prix Freestyle competition this year for our dressage enthusiasts. British riders are really beginning to make a name for themselves against our European counterparts and what better way to enjoy their success than have them compete at the world’s most famous horse show.”

Six so far...

The first six riders to be invited to this coveted competition are ,Laura Bechtolsheimer (Ampney St Peter, Gloucestershire), Steph Croxford (Matlock, Derbyshire), Richard Davison (Combridge, Staffordshire), Carl Hester (Newent, Gloucestershire), Michael Eilberg (Redditch, Worcestershire) and Amy Stovold (Cowfold, West Sussex).