Watch London International Horse Show: BBC coverage and preview
British equestrian stars will compete at the London International Show from 18 to 22 December – you can watch the BBC’s live coverage hosted by Lee McKenzie.
Equestrian Olympic team gold medalists Ben Maher and Scott Brash return to compete in their hometown.
Maher, 41, will be looking to emulate last year’s double, which included the prestigious World Cup title.
Scot Brash, 39, returns to action after finishing second by just 0.62 seconds in a thrilling play-off race for the 2023 World Cup.
Harry Charles, the third member of the Paris Olympic champion team, recently moved to the United States and did not compete.
The Whittaker family will make their customary trip to London, with John, 69, returning from his first appearance at the event in 1976.
Other top British players include Joe Stockdale, Matthew Sampson and 18-year-old debutant Maisy Williams.
World equestrian champion Henrik von Ekman of Sweden and European champion Steve Geldat of Switzerland lead the international field.
