In the week that is historically the week of the Liverpool International Horse Show, we take a trip down memory lane from the event. Here’s some highlights from 2017’s — from top class showjumping to wow-factor stunts
This year’s Liverpool International Horse Show (29-31 December 2017) may have ended in dreadful circumstances when a major fire forced an evacuation of the show on New Year’s Eve, but highlights from this year’s equestrian extravaganza shouldn’t be forgotten — from top class showjumping to wow-factor stunts. Roll on the 2018 show…
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A crowd favourite: spectators are treated to the Puissance thrills on the Saturday night as riders tackle the big red wall
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Ponies and a party: the perfect mix? Rick Parfitt Jnr (son of Status Quo’s legendary singer and guitarist Rick Parfitt) and the RPJ band get the crowd on their feet
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Star studded: Carl Hester (centre), Charlotte Dujardin (left) and Sarah Higgins take to the podium after the dressage freestyle invitational class
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Nerves of steel: the Arenacross Freestyle MX Crew give riders a run for their money in the bravery stakes
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Rather them than us… Motocross is taken to another level with riders flying off a purpose built ramp with their bikes 40 feet in the air
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Brand new act Luminoso is a mesmerising combination of stunning horses, stunt riders — and plenty of tricks
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Six highly skilled horses and riders wow the crowds with their acrobatic skills to a dramatic soundtrack and plenty of pyrotechnic action
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The spell binding Luminoso display transports spectators to another world
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One for the scrapbook: Burghley winner Oliver Townend poses for a photo with a happy fan
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It’s not just the grand prix horses who are given their chance to shine in the main arena…
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Ready for the action: the (mini) jockeys check out the going ahead of the Shetland Grand National
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Fast and furious: no leeway for Christmas bellies on these pint-sized ‘racehorses’…
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Not your average showjumping attire — but we’d expect nothing less from the mini-major fancy dress pairs relay
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