Grandstand Group, the team behind Horse of the Year Show and the British Open Show Jumping Championships, is searching for a new voice in equestrian commentating.

After receiving a very impressive number of entries for the competition, the team of judges have whittled the final list down to three contestants who will be put to the test in front of a live audience at the British Open Show Jumping Championships (April 7-10).

Following two tough rounds, the judges, renowned equestrian commentator Mike Tucker and international show jumper Tim Stockdale, decided on their three finalists: Adam Cromarty (25) from Fife, Jo Thoenes (35) from Oxford and Ian Scott (55) from Stamford, Lincolnshire .

During the final all contestants will have a formal interview followed by a session of live commentating during the British Open’s jam packed day of competition today (Wednesday).

Helena Pettit, managing director of Grandstand Group, commented: “We are looking for a commentator whose aspiration is to be a leading sports commentator, such as Mike Tucker and Nick Brooks-Ward, who can also bring innovation to the world of equestrian commentating. We’ve had an overwhelming response to the competition and with so many impressive entries the judges found it really difficult to reach a decision on the final three. The Final will be a real test for them but they have all got the potential to be a great commentator at our events.”

Following the final at the British Open, the winner will then join the Horse of the Year Show commentary team and become part of the world’s most famous horse show in October 2010.