Welsh showjumpers Andrew Davies, Robert Bevis and Sian Price are just three riders with hopes of red ribbons at a prestigious showjumping competition.

This wonderful three day extravaganza - Jumping with the Stars in the run up to Olympia - is to be held at The Hartpury Arena, Hartpury College, Gloucestershire between Friday 11th and Sunday 13th December 2009.

Hartpury is delighted to host this Show Jumping Spectacular. This competition was such a huge success in 2007 and having missed a year the new ‘team' have produced an exceptional programme of entertainment. This distinctive Tour competition when riders accumulate points over the three days is a rare opportunity for riders to qualify for the final with a prize fund of £36,000 for the weekend.
The event is a run up to Olympia -with World Class competitors taking part including Ellen, Robert and Louise Whitaker, Ben Maher, Billy Twomey, Tina Fletcher, Lynne Bevan, Andy Austin and many others.
The competition: Bronze, Silver and Gold Tours plus the Puissance - each grade of competitor will enter the three days of competition, their Tour will consist of different types of competition each day. The skill of the course designer will test the competitor across various courses, riders will demonstrate a broad base of training to enable their horses to jump clear under pressure. The climax to Saturday evening performance will be the Puissance - just how big can that red wall go?! On Sunday afternoon the tension will rise as the competitors ‘battle it out' to win the large money prizes on offer.
This Show Jumping Spectacular has been very generously sponsored by many well-known Equestrian companies including Saracen, Equimat, NAF, Andrews Bowen Ltd, Dengie and Cushion Bed just to mention a few. The Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham have also joined Hartpury in offering accommodation at very special rates for those visitors who wish to make it a weekend to remember.
In addition to the World Class Show Jumping there will be daily displays by the London Chinese Acrobatics and Cyril the Squirrel Terrier Racing!
Also, for that last minute Christmas Shopping there are a large number of Trade Stands to visit which will be open from 9.00 a.m. daily and will remain open throughout the evening performance.
Hartpury Hospitality - Why not treat yourself to a VIP Hartpury Arena experience and enjoy a delicious luncheon or dinner while watching the performance. There are a select number of tables overlooking the Arena where you will be served mulled wine on arrival followed by a three course meal. Lunch is available each day at £30.00* per head and dinner is available on Friday and Saturday evening at £55.00* per head. (*including admission charge).

Time table: Friday 11th Doors open at 8.00 a.m. Daytime performance from 8.30 a.m. Evening performance from 6 p.m.
Saturday 12th Doors open at 9.00 a.m. Daytime performance from 9.30 a.m. Evening performance from 5.30 p.m.
Sunday 13th Doors open at 7.30 a.m. Daytime performance from 8.00 a.m. onwards