Olympia Lines up Lorenzo and King’s Troop Displays
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The London International Horse Show (16th-22nd December) has confirmed the display acts for this year’s event to complement the competition on offer. Lorenzo, ‘the flying Frenchman’ and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery are the two acts set to stir up much excitement.
Lorenzo and his team of ten horses will be performing at Olympia from Wed 17th – Mon 22nd December. His fantastic demonstration of stunt riding and tricks, which includes flying over jumps standing on the back of his grey Lusitano horses, relies solely on his incredible bond with his horses.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will be performing its famous Musical Drive from Thurs 18th – Mon 22nd December. 26 horses take part in the performance, comprising breathtaking choreography that includes the renowned ‘scissors’ manoeuvre, where the whole Troop ‘criss crosses’ at the gallop, whilst pulling four one and a half tonne guns, all of which were used in action in World War One.
Show Director, Simon Brooks-Ward said: “We are extremely pleased to have confirmed both Lorenzo and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery for Olympia this year. Both acts are fantastic and offer performances which are guaranteed to wow the public with the skill and horsemanship involved. Olympia 2008 is set to be one of our most exciting yet.”
The popular Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National will also be back. Since its inception this yearly series of races, which culminates at Olympia, has raised £350,000 for charity. The chosen charity for 2008 is Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Olympia, The London International Horse Show has a full seven day programme this year, following its centenary celebrations in 2007. The show opens on the evening of Tuesday 16th December with the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifier Grand Prix, and runs through to Monday 22nd December.
