The British Open Show Jumping Championships takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from April 7-10 and today announced they will be supporting British servicemen and women by providing tickets to Help for Heroes, and the Military Ward at Birmingham’s Selly Oak Hospital.

With the show’s close links to the Household Cavalry, donating tickets is one of the great ways for the British Open organisers, Grandstand Event Management Ltd, to support the men and women who fight for our country, through the charity Help for Heroes and also the Military Ward at Selly Oak Hospital. Both organisations will benefit from the tickets by using them in their fundraising activity and also offering them to servicemen and women and their families for a day out over Easter.

Helena Pettit, Managing Director of Grandstand Event Management, commented: “I am delighted that the British Open can provide support to these very worthy causes. Both Help for Heroes and Selly Oak Hospital offer essential support to our troops and this is a great way showing appreciation for what the Armed Forces do for our country.”

As well as providing tickets to both Help for Heroes and the Military Ward at Selly Oak Hospital, the British Open will also offer a special discount to all servicemen and women. They can receive £5 off adults & £2.50 off concession tickets when booking for opening day, Wednesday 7th April, only. Customers must quote their Military ID number & the offer code - BOHFH10.

The British Open promises to be an Easter treat for all the family where world-class riders from Britain and abroad will be invited to compete for the championship title and the £25,000 top prize. Leading British rider and three times champion, Robert Whitaker will return to defend his title as the 2009 British Open Show Jumping Champion and compete in the top speed and jump-off international classes on offer at this FEI 4* event. The crowd favourite puissance competition, featuring the legendary red wall, will also take place during Friday’s performance.