Royal Windsor Horse Show opens featuring showjumping and driving events

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.

The event features dedicated coverage of the driving marathon, described as one of the most dynamic and technically demanding highlights of the week. Horse & Country TV is the primary broadcaster, with streams available via its website and apps on Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, and Chromecast. Highlights of the Rolex grand prix will air later on Eurosport and TNT at 8pm on 19 May and 10am on 20 May.

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Photorealistic scene of Cheltenham Festival Champion Day, featuring a horse jumping a hurdle in the Champion Hurdle amid cheering crowds.
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Experts preview Cheltenham Festival's opening day

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The 2026 Cheltenham Festival kicks off on March 10 with Champion Day, featuring the Unibet Champion Hurdle as the highlight. Racing experts have shared their tips for key races, including the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy. British and Irish stables are set to compete fiercely, amid hopes for a strong home performance.

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 2026 will host the Defender Drive & Drive display, where carriage driver Dan Naprous and his four-in-hand team will race a Defender Octa on an identical timed course. The daily 30-minute sessions in the Castle Arena will test speed, control, and accuracy. A spokesperson described it as a compelling comparison between horsepower and horse power.

The Mars Badminton Horse Trials has released its dressage schedule for the 2026 event. Top competitors will begin their campaigns on Thursday and Friday.

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Horse & Hound has assembled key details on the 2026 Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers, covering classes, sponsors, judges, and entry dates. The resource addresses challenges in finding and planning for these events. Recent updates include judges for The Lincolnshire Show and closing dates for The Lincolnshire Show, Fife show, and Woodbridge show.

Two horses faced scrutiny during the opening trot-up for the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on May 6 but both passed inspection after re-presentation. All 61 entries advanced to dressage as a result. The event marks the start of the five-star competition in Gloucestershire.

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