Sky 3D brings new dimension to Horse of the Year Show

September 28, 2011   ·   0 Comments

Sky Sports will broadcast live coverage of the 2011 Horse of the Year Show, the 63rd running of the event which provides the finale to the showing year and the climax to the domestic show jumping season.  

Coverage of events at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham will be broadcast on Sky Sports HD4, starting at 8pm on Thursday 6 October and will include Dressage competitions, along with the high jumping Puissance contests from the show’s weekend finale.

For the first time, Sky will present coverage of the event in 3D, and have worked with organisers to create a specially designed jump to emphasise depth and movement in order to maximise the 3D experience for viewers.

John Cassy, Director of Sky 3D said : “Horse of the Year Show in 3D will give audiences a totally fresh perspective on the art of show jumping. It will give viewers a greater sense of the incredible skill and control the riders need to win this event than ever before.”

Chief Executive of British Showjumping, Iain Graham said, “Screening the event in 3D is a wonderful occasion for the sport and a fantastic opportunity for viewers to witness this prestigious event.”

The event finale will be aired live on the Sky 3D channel on Saturday October 8 at 20:30 and Sunday October 9 at 20:00.  It will also be simulcast in 2D high definition on Sky Sports HD4.  More information available at :  www.sky.com/3D

Horse of the Year Show 2011 – Broadcast Schedule

Thursday 6 Oct – 20:00 – 23:00 (Sky Sports 4)

Coverage of the Jump 4 Joy Trophy & the Cuddy Supreme In-Hand Championship

Friday 7 Oct – 20:00 – 22:00 (Sky Sports 4 / Red Button) & 22:00 – 23:00 (Sky Sports 4)

Today’s events include the Zinc Management Trophy & The Prince Philip Cup.

Saturday 8 Oct – 20:30 – 23:00 (Sky Sports 3D & Sky Sports 4)

Events are headlined by The Puissance with the Show Hunter Pony of the Year Championship also taking place.

Sunday 9 Oct – 20:00 – 23:00 (Sky Sports 3D & Sky Sports 4)

The event concludes with the showpiece, the HOYS Show Jumper of the Year 2011.

Tags: Horse of the Year Show, NEC Birmingham, Sky 3D, Sky Sports, The Puissance