World class
riders from 24 nations around the globe will descend on the prestigious Royal
Windsor Horse Show next week for top class competition across four disciplines
over five days, from 13-17th May, in front of an expected crowd of over 50,000
people.
There will be a bevy of British competitors riding alongside international
stars including Olympians Ben Maher, Peter Charles, Nick Skelton and Carl
Hester who will be hoping for home advantage in the private grounds of Windsor
Castle, the only time of year that they are open to the public.
In addition to the action packed Jumping, Dressage, Driving and Endurance
competition on offer, the crowd will also be treated to a masterclass from
Olympian Carl Hester on the Friday night. Carl will give the audience pointers
on how he tutored World Champion Charlotte Dujardin to become the most
successful and impressively decorated dressage rider of her generation.
Jumping- Among the confirmed entries for the CSI3* Show Jumping there will be three
members of the London 2012 gold medal winning team, Peter Charles, Nick Skelton
and Ben Maher, as well as the top female British Show Jumper Laura Renwick.
International entries will feature Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al Sharbatly who
will be looking to recreate his run of great form after three wins at Royal
Windsor last year, and rising star Jessica Springsteen who, after a successful
start to the year, is poised to secure a spot in the 2016 US Olympic Equestrian
team. The CSI1* classes will also be brimming with new talent from 12 nations,
including 15-year-old Harry Charles, son of Peter Charles, who was crowned
leading Pony Show Jumper of the year at Horse of the Year Show 2014.
For the full list of confirmed CSI1* entries please visit http://bit.ly/1H0qQ2O
For the full list of confirmed CSI3* entries please visit http://bit.ly/1IMwZPg
Dressage-
Five nations will be represented in the CDI3* Dressage including Great Britain,
spearheaded by Carl Hester and Richard Davison in the Grand Prix class. Carl
will be returning on Nip Tuck and hoping to improve on last year’s third place
whilst all eyes will be on Richard Davison as he debuts his homebred nine-year
old Bubblingh who has not yet been seen at a small tour, let alone a big one.
There will be another Windsor debut for Hayley Watson-Greaves and the British
bred Rubins Nite, a freestyle winner at the annual two week CDI3* and CDI4* in
Barcelona in March, Hayley’s first international win. Three British-based
Danish riders Sune Hansen, Ulrik Moelgaard and Anders Dahl (who will be riding
fellow competitor and wife Fiona Bigwood’s Wie-Atlantico De Ymas) are also in
the line-up and will be hot contenders at the show.
Driving- International Driving continues to be a highlight at the Show, drawing
competitors from around the world to take part in the FEI World Cup Qualifier
competition that has been a main feature since HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
introduced it to the schedule in 1971. The podium winners from the World
Equestrian Games last year, Boyd Exell, Chester Weber and Theo Timmerman will
all be battling it out for victory at the Show. Three times World Champion
Exell will be hoping to add a seventh Royal Windsor win to his list of
impressive accolades and stop Weber from back to back wins at the Show.
For the full list of confirmed Driving Horses entries please visit http://bit.ly/1GYLUUrFor the full list of confirmed Driving Ponies entries please visit http://bit.ly/1Poma5O
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Endurance- Royal Windsor Endurance takes place in The Great Park on Friday 15th May and
riders from nine nations will be competing. As always at this popular
international ride there is a strong representation from the British riders
including Nicola Thorne who is currently second in the Open Riders World
Endurance Rankings.
Royal Windsor Horse Show Director, Simon Brooks-Ward said: “We are delighted to
see some of the world’s best riders returning to Royal Windsor Horse Show this
year. We strive to make the Show as enjoyable as possible for competitors and
it is great to see that it maintains its popularity among all four disciplines
across the five action-packed days.”
Tickets can be purchased on the door, online or by telephone. For pre-purchase
visitors should go to www.rwhs.co.uk or
telephone the box office on 0844 581 4960 from the UK and +44 (0) 121 767 4199
internationally.
Royal Windsor Horse
Show 2015 Highlights
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Wednesday 13th MayLand Rover Grade A & B Show Jumping
Advanced Medium Dressage Freestyle
Hunter Championships
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Thursday 14th May
CSI 1* Show Jumping
CDI3* FEI Dressage Grand Prix (eve)
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Friday 15th May
CSI3* Bahrain Pearl Stakes
CDI3* FEI Freestyle to Music (eve)
CEI2* Endurance
Land Rover International Grand Prix – Dressage
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Saturday 16th May
Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix Cross Country Marathon
Mountain and Moorlands
Inter Schools Show Jumping
CSI3* Falcon Stakes (eve)
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Sunday 17th May
CSI3* Alltech Grand Prix for the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy
Show Hunter Pony Championships
Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix – Obstacles
For a full schedule please visit: www.rwhs.co.uk
T: +44 (0)207 592 1207
NOTES TO EDITORS- Royal Windsor Horse Show takes place on 13-17 May 2015. Over 50,000 visitors
are expected to attend the 73rd edition of the Royal Windsor Horse Show which
offers its audience astounding displays in the main Castle Arena, such as The
Musical Ride from the Household Calvary and The King’s Troop Musical Drive, the
DAKS Pony Club Mounted Games and The Shetland Pony Grand National. As well as
the equestrian competitions and activities, there are over 230 shops in the
Shopping Village, with a wide range of goods for sale, from jewellery and
fashion, to food and drink. HM The Queen has attended every year since it
started in 1943 and it is the only time of the year that the private grounds of
Windsor Castle are open to the public. Royal Windsor Horse Show is organised by
HPower Group, also organisers of Olympia, The London International Horse Show www.hpower.co.uk. Royal Windsor Horse Show’s
official charity is the ABF Soldiers Charity. The show was first set up in 1943
by King George VI in order to raise funds for the war effort and has ever since
continued to donate thousands of pounds to veterans and serving soldiers in
need of help.
