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³Òµþ’s Charlotte Dujardin heads the competitive Dressage World Cup, the six-time Olympian brings forward her 2023 European team gold medallist Imhotep as she looks to emulate her previous successes in the class. Reigning World Champion Lottie Fry competes on her Olympic ride Everdale. The Netherlands based GB rider won the prestigious title last year with Glamourdale.

Team GB won their first team gold medal since London 2012 at the European Championships this season. Fellow teammates Carl Hester and Gareth Hughes are absent from the line-up.

British young talent Lewis Carrier makes his debut in the British World Cup on Diego V.

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The London International Horse Show is one of Britain’s most famous equestrian competitions. First held in 1907, the show features a range of events across the equestrian disciplines from show jumping and dressage to the Shetland Pony Grand National.

Today features the Dressage World Cup, which will see riders carrying out their own routine to music in the hope of racking up the highest total score, with each set move being scored out of 10.

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Thursday 14th December

Dressage World Cup - 19:15 - 22:15 GMT Red Button, ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport Website & App

Friday 15th December

The Puissance - 20:50 - 22:00 GMT Red Button, ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport Website & app

Sunday 17th December

Show Jumping World Cup - 14:30 - 16:30 GMT ´óÏó´«Ã½ Two, Red Button, ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport Website & App

Monday 18th December

London Grand Prix - 18:00 - 22:00 GMT Red Button, ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport Website & App

All coverage available to watch back on demand via ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer.

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The most enjoyable aspect to horse riding is the bond you create with a horse or pony whilst being outside in the fresh air, once you have mastered the basics there are a number of equestrian disciplines and equine sports you could specialise in as your confidence, skill and knowledge grows.

Competitively, it is one of the very few sports where women and men can compete equally.

Sitting on a horse may not seem like an obvious form of exercise but it pretty much involves all the muscles in your body, between ensuring posture and balance, and controlling the horse.

You don't need to own your own horse or pony to start riding, however you do need specialist instruction to find the right horse for you.

is a great place to find out about local riding schools and information for total beginners whatever your age.

• Show jumping is where horse and rider jump over coloured fences, obstacles and water jumps.
• The main aim is to get around without a refusal or knocking over a fence for which the horse and rider are given penalty points.
• In the result of everyone jumping a clear round, then a jump off will take place usually against the clock.
• This sport is something that novice riders can take part in at a grassroots pony club or riding club level.
• Visitfor more details on the rules, where to find a trainer.