With the conclusion of the Royal Wedding, I think most of the world has finally withdrawn from the frenzied excitement and infatuation that the festivities put them in. I’m sure most of the world still wishes they were Kate Middleton, but life goes on. It’s like that line Jimmy Wofford always has, “We can’t all be heroes but we can stand on the sidewalk and tip our hats when they pass by.” I, personally, didn’t suffer much from this Royal fever as if I had been given the choice, I personally would rather be Zara than Kate. Call me biased.
Anyway, if you are a diehard Royal follower, I have some news you might find interesting. The Royal Windsor Horse Show begins next week, and already is reporting entry numbers will be higher than ever before in history. Since its inception in 1943, the show has been one of the staples of not only the horse culture, but the British culture as well. Held every year at the historic Windsor Home Park, competitors and spectators not only get to enjoy the Royal Grounds (which are closed to the public for the rest of the year) but they also get to participate in one of the top multi-discipline horse shows in Britain. This year, the disciplines of Driving, Showing, and Show Jumping will be in attendance, along with a host of fun and entertaining Pony Club Games and even a Shetland pony Grand National!
The Royal involvement with the show has been paramount to its longevity and appeal. The Queen’s annual presence at the Show is one of the major reasons for the high number of spectators. All in a day’s visit, people can watch some of the country’s best horses perform, shop at the extensive trade fair, and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Queen herself. The show’s main attraction is the Royal Windsor Grand Prix, which takes place next Sunday and boast some famous names in attendance like Laura Kraut, Robert Whitaker, Tim Stockdale and Geoff Billington. Laura Kraut said about the upcoming show, “I am very excited to be competing at Windsor. I have never jumped there before and I will be bringing two new horses to jump. I am so pleased to be able to compete at a venue where I know that the footing will be perfect – one can’t ask for a better facility, or setting!”
For more information on the Royal Windsor Horse Show, click here.
Go Windsor.
