Dressage’s Queen Reigns Again

Day two of Royal Windsor Horse Show saw Great Britain’s golden girl of Dressage, Charlotte Dujardin, take victory in The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Freestyle, picking up where she left off before the birth of her daughter in March. In the Showing, there was a debut success for His Majesty The King, whose former racehorse …

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Dujardin Delights on Opening Day of Royal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023 got underway with The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Grand Prix, the standalone class for the first day of the Show’s 80th year. Returning after a three-year hiatus, the Defender Dressage opens five days of top-class international equestrian sport held in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, and ensures this prestigious …

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80 Years of Royal Windsor Horse Show: From Then to Now

The 2023 edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show, from 10-14 May, has a packed schedule, featuring world-class international equestrian sport, alongside traditional favourites and a range of spectacular acts and events. The Show started life in 1943 as part of a ‘Wings for Victory’ wartime fundraising effort, which was attended by King George VI, The …

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Acts Arrive for 80th Edition of Royal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place from 10-14 May, will welcome hundreds of horses for elite competitions, equestrian displays, and performances in the private grounds of Windsor Castle. Onsite rehearsals are already underway for the display acts, which will include The Musical Ride of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, The Musical Drive of the King’s …

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Dujardin Confirms Return to International Competition at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Organisers of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, held from 10-14 May 2023, are delighted to announce that the joint most decorated British female Olympian, Charlotte Dujardin, will be taking part in the Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage aboard Coral Ingham and Carl Hester’s striking chestnut gelding Imhotep on Wednesday 10 May and Thursday 11 May. This …

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Impressive Lineup of Equestrian Stars Heading to Royal Windsor for International Dressage and Driving

The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage is returning to Royal Windsor Horse Show for the 2023 edition, attracting some top-class riders to the private grounds of Windsor Castle. The competition will run over two days, with the Grand Prix taking place in front of a limited audience on Wednesday 10 May, whilst the Freestyle to Music …

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Extensive Royal Windsor Horse Show Broadcast and Streaming Coverage Confirmed

Tickets are still available for CHI Royal Windsor Horse Show, which takes place from 10-14 May 2023. However, for those unable to attend, the Show will be accessible to view across a range of digital and broadcast channels. Leading international equestrian sports network Horse & Country (H&C) will be providing the Show’s most extensive coverage …

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Stellar National Entries for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023

Royal Windsor Horse Show, taking place from 11-14 May 2023, will welcome over 1,800 entries across all Showing and national Show Jumping competitions, setting the scene to provide a spectacle of top-level equestrianism. Simon Brooks-Ward, Show Director, said: “Royal Windsor Horse Show has been delighted to see such a high number of entries coming in …

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International Dressage Returns to Royal Windsor Horse Show

International Dressage is set to return to the private grounds of Windsor Castle, as Royal Windsor Horse Show confirms a CDI4* FEI competition as part of its spectacular line-up of sport and entertainment. Organisers have also confirmed that Defender will continue to be the Principal Partner of the Show and will be sponsoring the International …

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Household Cavalry Foundation Announced as Official Charity for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023

Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to announce the Household Cavalry Foundation as its official charity for the 2023 edition of the event, which will be held from 11-14 May. Set up in January 2013, The Household Cavalry Foundation is the official charity of the Household Cavalry. The Foundation exists to provide charitable and pastoral …

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