last updated on June 14, 2010 16:43

British Dressage members can take advantage of 20% off tickets to this year’s most exciting new equestrian event - the Royal Festival of the Horse - to be held at Stoneleigh Park from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 July. 

Each of the three days will be themed, with action in the main stadium focusing on a different discipline:

DRESSAGE FRIDAY
Action in the stadium will be devoted to Dressage with the following unmissable highlights:
• World Cup Winner Edward Gal conducting a masterclass. Plus see how it’s done when Edward performs dressage to music
• Laura Bechtolsheimer and other top riders competing in the Freestyle to Music competition
• ProAm Challenge where amateurs and professionals team up on the same horse

SHOWJUMPING SATURDAY
Cheer on Britain's top riders, including Ellen Whitaker, Geoff Billington and Robert Smith as they compete for a share of the £45,000 prizepot

EXPRESS EVENTING SUNDAY
Young event riders turn their hands to the compact, stadium format of three-day eventing, consisting of dressage to music, arena cross country and show jumping with a twist

The Festival will also incorporate the equine showing classes from the Royal Show, demonstrations and seminars by world leaders in Natural Horsemanship Pat and Linda Parelli; Pony Club Musical Ride Competition, Heavy Horse World and the Horsebox Village.

Visitors will be able to sample an array of local produce and buy tasty treats in the Farmers’ Market from stalls selling wine, beer, olives, cheeses, chutneys, chocolates and much, much more. Or indulge themselves with this season’s latest fashions from stands including Joules, Musto, Wolsey and Cousins of Cheltenham. All this plus dozens more stands selling gifts, gadgets, jewellery, photos and sculpture.

To take advantage of this great offer, simply log onto www.royalfestivalofthehorse.co.uk or call 0844 581 1400 quoting code BD1. 20% discount available on all tickets, except Parelli, bought in advance.