Britain's best head for Stoneleigh

This year’s Mercedes-Benz National Dressage Championships (Stoneleigh, Warks. 16-19 September) promises fantastic entertainment as Britain’s top dressage riders compete head-to-head for British Dressage’s prestigious national titles and the chance to drive an SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR Roadster for the next 12 months.

Mercedes-Benz National Dressage Champion 2003, Richard Davison, will undoubtedly be extremely keen to keep the car he won last year. However, he is sure to face strong opposition from his rivals, including Britain’s highest placed dressage rider at the Athens Olympic Games, Carl Hester. Carl will also be hosting masterclasses throughout the show.

Panacur 4-y-o pre-judging 8.00am; NFU Mutual Preliminary 8.05am; Solid Gold Medium Restricted 8.38am; Panacur 5-y-o pre-judging 9.30am; Panacur Potential International Dressage Horse 11.20am; PAVO Intermediaire I Pas de Deux Classic 12.45pm; Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Freestyle 2.05pm; ACE ATV Pony Club/Celebrity Ride & Drive 3.19pm; Masterclass with Carl Hester 3.40pm; Display with top international vaulter Ararat Martin-Ruiz 5.21pm; Presentation of Mercedes-Benz National Champion 2004 5.41pm; Close of show 5.51pm.

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