Top showjumpers confirmed for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026

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.

British riders include world number two Scott Brash, world number four Ben Maher and teammates Matt Sampson, Adrian Whiteway, Jodie Hall McAteer and Joe Stockdale. Joe Stockdale returns with his mare Cacharel after injury and described her as better than before. Harry Charles, the 2024 Olympic gold medallist, brings Sherlock and Casquo Blue while seeking to improve on his third-place finish in last year's Rolex grand prix. The Whitaker family is represented by John, Robert and Jack Whitaker with several crowd-favourite horses including Gentlemen VH Veldhof and Cornets Olona.

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British riders Tom McEwen and Elizabeth Barratt on the podium after strong dressage performances at the Kentucky Three-Day Event.
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British riders podium at Kentucky Three-Day Event dressage

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Britain’s Tom McEwen secured third place in the five-star dressage at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event with a score of 25.1. Elizabeth Barratt claimed third in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S class scoring 29.7. Both riders praised their horses after tests on 24 April.

British riders dominated the opening days of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, claiming victory in every CSI5* class over the first two days. Matt Sampson, Jack Whitaker and Ben Maher each delivered standout performances with new and established mounts. The results provide a strong marker ahead of the world championships in Aachen.

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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.

Several past champions are among the entries for the 2026 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby. The event is scheduled for 21 June at Hickstead.

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Great Britain’s showjumpers won the Longines League of Nations at CHIO Rotterdam on June 22. Harry Charles delivered the decisive ride to edge out the USA and Netherlands in a jump-off.

The 2026 British open championship will feature a significant format change and a fivefold increase in first prize after organisers listened to rider feedback. The event returns to Hartpury University and Hartpury College from 11 to 16 August.

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Swedish national team captain Henrik Ankacrona has named a shortlist of seven riders and 12 horses for the FEI World Championships in Aachen, scheduled for August 11-23. The list includes former Irish team rider Thomas Ryan, who switched nationalities earlier this year. Reigning world champion Henrik von Eckermann and Olympic gold medalist Peder Fredricson are also included.

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