Star names sign up for Odyssey show

23 October 2008 -

Some of the biggest names on the equestrian scene have been confirmed for the International Horse show, one of the biggest events in Northern Ireland.

Dutch duo Roelef Bril and Jochen Munsterhuis will be taking part in the equine extravaganza as well as Raephael Goehrs from France, while Dirk Demeerson and Pieter DeVos will be coming from Belgium.

British and Irish riders who will compete for the £100,000 jackpot include Conor Swail, Cian O'Connor, Shane Breen, Harry Marshall, Billy Twomey, Marie Burke and Ben Maher among others.

Show president Joe Sloan said the calibre of those agreeing to take part is indicative of how big the event is.

"We are expecting top-class show-jumping as well as the very best in Pony Club games and equestrian displays which will make for superb spectating for all the families.

Travellers or those who are fans of horses will not want to miss what is one of the biggest equestrian events in Northern Ireland.

Beginning today, (October 23rd) the show will last for three days.