Shire horse King’s Hurricane marked its championship victory at the Great Yorkshire Show by enjoying a pint of Thwaites Original.
The horse secured the top prize at the show.
It then celebrated the achievement with the traditional drink.
The win highlights the horse's success in the competition.
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.
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A 20-year-old grey gelding named Briar Snowman has claimed the senior ridden championship at the 2026 Royal Windsor Horse Show. Ridden by 10-year-old Penny Richardson, the pony secured victory for the Richardson family after recovering from serious health problems.
A 25-year-old retired working hunter pony named Pied Piper has claimed the Senior Showing and Dressage Ltd 2026 Royal Windsor senior in-hand championship. Ridden by Pippa Kirby, the grey gelding won on his first attempt at the event.
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Harrison Taylor and Lostock Up Till Dark secured the Supreme BSPA “Indian Trail” Ridden Championship at the Royal International Horse Show. The victory marks back-to-back wins for the pair in the coloured supreme title.