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Coronavirus puts pay to this year's Olympia Horse Show

The 50th edition of Olympia will have to wait
The 50th edition of Olympia will have to wait

This year's Olympia Horse Show, which was scheduled to take place in December, has been cancelled due to issues relating to the coronavirus pandemic.

Organisers said they had reluctantly come to the conclusion that it was not possible to stage the event "given the commercial implications of the government's social distancing guidelines and the numerous additional Covid-19 safety requirements."

As a result of the cancellation, events including the FEI Jumping World Cup and the FEI Dressage World Cup will not take place.

Show director Simon Brooks-Ward said: "Olympia holds a special place in the equestrian world's hearts.

"Generations of families have held their Christmas parties at the Show and many will not be able to imagine a Christmas without a visit to Olympia.

"However, we are looking forward to being back in 2021, with a bumper show to celebrate our 50th anniversary." 

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