STAR names, shopping galore and plenty of equestrian tips will on offer at next month's Your Horse British Equine Event.

And the Shuttle/Times and News has joined with the event's organsiers in a competition for readers to win five pairs of tickets for the event at The Royal Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on November 1 and 2.

Visitors will be treated to an unmissable line-up of top-class riders and experts, the ultimate shopping experience and enjoy new interactive show features.

Twice-daily demonstrations in the Pet Plan Equine Main Arena will feature the world's top three-day event rider William Fox-Pitt, British Olympic dressage rider Carl Hester and top international showjumper Tim Stockdale.

With more than 300 exhibitors, this show is also the ultimate equine shopping experience.

Commercial manager Teresa Kitchener said: "This year's British Equine Event will provide the UK's biggest range of equestrian products and services under one roof."

Attractions include the Dodson & Horrell Arena where some of the UK's top equestrian experts will be entertaining and educating, the Dodson & Horrell Breeds Village with 25 different breeds from around the world, and Horseanswers Live! which is a Your Horse magazine feature brought to life.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for the event simply answer the following question by Friday, October 24 :

Who is the world's top three-day event rider?

But, even if you are not a winner, there are reduced prices for tickets booked in advance.

Tickets will cost £8.50 for adults (£10 on door); £7.50 for students (ID required), OAPs and children aged 5 to 15 (£8.50 on door); and £27 for family tickets (£32 on door). To book, call the ticket hotline on 0870 730 0960 or, alternatively, book online at www.equineevent.org.uk

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