Everything Horse UK Everything Horse Magazine, October 2018 issue 38 | Page 8

COMING UP IN
DECEMBER
Karabakh riders from
Azerbaijan to Perfom
Spectacular ‘Land
of Fire’ Display at
Olympia!
Organisers of the UK’s largest indoor show, Olympia,
are delighted to announce that Karabakh riders from
Azerbaijan will perform their display, ‘Land of Fire’ at
this year’s event, taking place from 17-23 December
2018.
‘Land of Fire’ was created by the Azerbaijan Equestrian
Federation to showcase the unique abilities of the
country’s native Karabakh horse. The display was first
performed in front of HM The Queen at the BAFTA
8
award-winning Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations,
where it captured the imagination and hearts of the
audience.
At Olympia, ticket holders can expect fast-paced
movements and artistry as the horse and rider
combinations display their exceptional bond. This year’s
act will not only incorporate action-packed riding but
is also set to include an exhilarating acrobatic, Cossack
style element, exclusively put together for Olympia
2018. A unique dance ensemble the ‘Sarhadchi’ will be
intertwined, performing traditional dances alongside
the talented horses.
Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director commented: “We
are thrilled to have ‘Land of Fire’ Azerbaijan on board
for Olympia this December. Their performance will be
adding something really special to the line-up with a
few added twists for spectators to look out for.”
The other international act to take the stage at Olympia
Horse Show will be La Garde Républicaine and its famous
TWO EVENTS
YOU WON’T
WANT TO MISS!
cavalry regiment, one of the most talked about branches
of the French Gendarmerie. La Garde Républicaine will
be showcasing their renowned ‘Reprise des Douzes’,
meaning ‘the resumption of twelve’, a spectacular
ensemble of twelve chestnut horses performing to
music.
Further to the stellar line-up of displays, the UK’s
leading Show will once again host the world’s leading
riders across a range of international competitions,
including three FEI World Cup™ competitions in
Dressage, Show Jumping and Carriage Driving. Crowds
can also expect to catch Olympia classics such as the
Osborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National,
the Kennel Club Dog Agility and the Christmas Finale
supported by The Hilton London Olympia.
For more information on how to purchase tickets,
please visit www.olympiahorseshow.com or telephone
the box office on 0844 995 0995 .
EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2018 • ISSUE 38