Royal Windsor Horse Show set to be bigger and better than ever!
By Imogen Johnson
Event diary
24 January 2012 11:52
With an array of stars and their horses this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show will celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and tickets go on sale tomorrow so don’t miss out!
For the first time in history, visitors to Royal Windsor Horse Show, to be held at Windsor Castle 9 – 13 May 2012, will be privy to the global stars of the equestrian world.
From Italy’s Carosello de Carabiniere, Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Oman’s Royal Cavalry Activity Ride, to Russia’s display from the Kremlin Equestrian School, India’s Marwarhi Dancing Horses, and Australia’s New South Wales Police Force Activity Ride, this year’s show promises to be a truly historic and memorable event.
As the first major outdoor show of the season, and the only annual event that allows visitors access to Her Majesty The Queen’s private grounds at Windsor, this year’s Royal Windsor Horse Show is an event not to be missed.
Over 3,000 horses and ponies, including Her Majesty’s own, will take part in over 170 classes - from firm favourites such as The Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix, top class show jumping, 150 Showing classes, to the ever popular displays including , The Pony Club Mounted Games, Tent Pegging and The Best Turned Out Trooper.
Simon Brooks Ward, Managing Director of H Power and Event Director said: “We are enormously excited by the international stars that will be joining us at this year’s line-up for Royal Windsor Horse Show. And it’s wonderful to be able to bring a flavour of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant celebrations to our loyal horse show visitors. As a passionate horsewoman, The Royal Windsor Horse Show is close to The Queen’s heart, and every year she attends to watch her horses and ponies compete.”
If you’re always first around the shopping stands this event is certainly one for you with 200 shops, where you can find everything from all types of equestrian goodies, to jewellery, clothing, homeware and arts and crafts.
The event also boasts a fantastic food and drink festival, as well as a 4 x 4 course and a generous selection of bars, restaurants and cafes for visitors to enjoy.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 25th January and are priced between £10 and £20 with various discounts available for groups, seniors and children. For further information and a confirmed programme of events please visit www.rwhs.co.uk. For tickets, call the box office on 0844 581 4960.