UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF NATIONAL ENTRIES ANNOUNCED FOR ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW 2019

Tuesday 16 April 2019

UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF NATIONAL ENTRIES ANNOUNCED FOR ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW 2019

Organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show today announced a record-breaking number of entries for this year’s Show. Almost 3,000 entries have been received across the national Showing, Showjumping, Carriage Driving and Dressage classes.

Show Director Simon Brooks-Ward commented: “It is very gratifying to see the level of entries for Royal Windsor growing so well. The team work hard to put together a schedule that appeals to all levels of competitors and I am proud that their work is paying off.”

Chief Showing Steward Nigel Hollings said: “To see an incremental increase of entries every year is a feat which should not be understated, particularly given the new rule changes that have been brought in this year. I’m sure it will be another special year to remember for the Show, and we are excited to see which competitors come out on top.”

In addition to the CSI5* International Showjumping classes, Royal Windsor Horse Show also offers top-class National Showjumping action, with several of the UK’s most talented riders confirming their attendance at the Show. Ben Maher, who currently sits at No. 7 in the FEI world rankings list, will be one to watch, as will young rider Emily Moffitt, who has reaped the benefits of being trained by Maher. Both riders will be going head-to-head in the H&C TV Senior 1.35m Open Jumping Competition.

One of Britain’s leading Showjumpers, Laura Renwick, will be looking to further improve her already sterling reputation at Windsor but will be up against good competition including husband and wife, William and Pippa Funnell, and the rapid Guy Williams, who will have spectators holding their breath, as he competes across a range of classes with his Dutch Warmblood, Mr Blue Sky UK.

This year’s Show will welcome a strong contingent of young British talent, as many of the next-generation Showjumpers confirm their attendance. Young names to look out for include 20-year-old Joseph Stockdale, and brothers William (20) and Oliver (16) Fletcher. All three riders - who have had exciting starts to their careers - will take each other on in the The ClipMyHorse.TV Under 25 Jumping on Sunday 12 May, bringing in the hottest young talent on the Showjumping circuit.

Another surname that carries a lot of weight within the equestrian community is that of Alfie Bradstock, son of Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning National Hunt trainer Mark Bradstock. Having already represented Great Britain in both Eventing and Showjumping, the 25-year-old is now firmly committed to Showjumping and will be looking to continue his impressive form at Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Tickets to Royal Windsor Horse Show can be booked online at www.rwhs.co.uk or by calling the box office on 0844 581 0755 from the UK and +44 (0)121 796 6100 internationally. Windsor residents should call the Windsor Information Centre on 0175 3743 589.

 
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