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Odyssey Show takes up speed

Sheridan Promotions have today confirmed plans for the exciting Five Star Belfast Indoor International Horse Show at The Odyssey Arena are now well under way.

Irish European Champions, Jessica Kurten, Peter Charles, Kevin Babington and Dermott Lennon, current World Show Jumping Champion have confirmed their wish to participate at the event. While Cian O’Connor, Conor Swail and British riders Michael and John Whitaker, Robert Smith, Di Lampard and Nick Skelton have also joined the prestigious line up. The first of the European riders to confirm attendance at this very early stage is Switzerland’s, Marcus Fuchs, with others being released shortly.

These biggest names in World Show Jumping will take you on a roller coaster ride of excitement in events like the exhilarating Puissance, The Sixbar, The Jockey Chase, The Knockout, the prestigious International City Grand Prix and of course The Irish Shetland Grand National along with the Celebrity Team Challenge. On the opening night of the show the 30 competing International riders will be balloted into six teams of five riders, each with their own celebrity team captain, which carries with it a total prize fund of £10,000 for the charity of their choice.

Some leading jockeys from the world of racing who will compete against the show jumpers for the charities of their choice on the Friday night of the show are confirmed as, current 2003 Martel Grand National winning jockey Barry Geraghty along with former winners Ruby Walsh and Paul Carberry.

Private sector sponsorship for the event has been tremendous to date and Sheridan Promotions are still currently in negotiations with a number of additional sponsors but are delighted however to announce the financial support of the following companies, Equestrian Surfaces, title sponsor of The Horse of the Year Show, Four Dee NI Ltd who specialise in CNC Controlled Laser Cutting, Plasma Cutting & Folding of Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium, Spillers Speciality Feeds, Wilson’s Auctions Ltd who are the largest auction house in Ireland and one of the largest in the UK, Floral Earth who are contemporary flower shop located on the exclusive Lisburn Road, HorseWare Rugs, Ireland’s premier rug manufacturer, Templepatrick based Parkgate Saddlery in association with Jaguar Equestrian, The Odyssey Arena who have confirmed sponsorship to the BIIHS of class sponsor, The Days Hotel Group as ‘Show Partner’ will exclusively play host to all riders, officials, celebs, VIP's and displays for the Belfast Indoor and the hotel management have gone to great lengths to ensure all guests have a wonderful stay with an array of special facilities for 'show week'. Finally Tushingham Stable Hire and in addition funding has been awarded to the show by The Irish Sports Council, which has benefited for the proceeds of The National Lottery.

Corporate and private entertaining opportunities at the show include the VIP viewing restaurant where bookings at this early stage have been impressive and give you the opportunity to entertain clients and staff alike in the Horse Show VIP Viewing Restaurant with outstanding views of the area while enjoying waiter service with fabulous fine food and wine. This booking includes your ticket to the show plus a four-course meal during the show. Group and Business concessions are available, Private VIP Entrance with lift service to the ringside restaurant area and access to the Show Jumpers VIP Bar.

Tickets for The Belfast Indoor International Horse Show are on sale now at Odyssey Arena Box Office, telephone 028 9073 9074, and all Ticketmaster outlets, telephone 0870 243 4455 with special rates for Gold & Silver passes which cover all performances except the Schools Day on Friday afternoon, along with concessions for group bookings.



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