Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026 highlights shared by steward

Nigel Hollings, chief showing steward at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, reflected on key moments from the 2026 edition. The four-day event included notable wins in retrained racehorses and hunter classes. History was made in several sections.

The Royal Windsor Horse Show took place this year as a four-day fixture. Hollings highlighted achievements in the showing classes, including the royal family's dominance in the retrained racehorses section. An amateur rider won the Count Robert Orssich hack championship.

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A second horse death and allegations of racial abuse between jockeys overshadowed key races on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival. HMS Seahorse died after a fall in the BetMGM Cup Handicap Hurdle, prompting renewed calls for a boycott. Irish amateur jockey Declan Queally accused British rider Nico de Boinville of verbal and racial abuse before the Turners Novices’ Hurdle.

A star-studded field of showjumpers has been confirmed for this year's Royal Windsor Horse Show, featuring Olympic and European champions alongside rising talents. The CSI5* classes will take place in Berkshire with riders from Britain and around the world competing for major prizes including the Rolex grand prix. The event promises one of the strongest line-ups in recent years.

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The Royal Windsor Horse Show begins today and runs through 17 May 2026 at the grounds of Windsor Castle. Coverage includes international showjumping, top-class showing, and the driving marathon on 16 May. Horse & Country TV provides live streaming of all classes and displays.

Isabella Stanley secured her first Royal Windsor win in 15 years by claiming the 153cm working hunter pony class and the overall championship. Riding Samantha Stanley’s Moorland Whiterider, she was the only clear round in a challenging course.

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The Welfare Stewarding Group has introduced a new award to recognize exhibitors who prioritize horse welfare at shows.

Eight-year-old Arabella Pickles rode Cosford Valour to the tricolour at the 2026 Royal Windsor mini championship. The win marked the pair's first season off the lead after two years on the lead rein. A quality field competed in the expanded event that featured a fourth class.

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Ravenstone Fudge II secured the 2026 Royal Windsor mountain and moorland ridden championship. The 14-year-old New Forest gelding was ridden by Stephanie Turner to victory in the Castle Arena. The win also earned the pair a spot at the London International Heritage championship.

 

 

 

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