The Shetland Pony Grand National at Olympia last year

The Shetland Pony Grand National at Olympia last year

Horsey 'feast' on TV this Boxing Day

By Justine Thompson

Event diary

14 December 2009 09:56

Horse & Country TV is offering a televisual feast of equestrian entertainment this Boxing Day, including hours of highlights from Olympia and a 30-minute dressage masterclass with Edward Gal.

Programmes will also include the Kennel Club Agility Stakes, Young Show Jumper of the Year, Renault Xmas Masters, Tom Hudson Xmas Tree stakes, H & M Santa Stakes and a Highlights Show including The Quadrille of the Year, Jean Francois Pignon, Shetland Pony Grand National and the Met Police Activity ride.

The Horse & Country website will also have the winning rounds of the four show jumping classes, so check out the action online at www.horseandcountry.tv

For children there is also a brand new drama series every weekday at 5pm from Monday December 21.

The Saddle Club features Lisa, Carole and Stevie, three 12-year-old girls who have great horses and trainers – and a bucketload of adventures.