Windsor, Berkshire, England – May 11, 2022 – The best of the noble equestrian sports are on display this week during the 2022 edition of the Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* at the showgrounds of Windsor Castle. Seven out of the top 10 ranked riders in the world have gathered there for an unforgettable spectacle.

Defending champions of the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*, Ben Maher (GBR) and Explosion W look to ignite the crowd once again in their pursuit of another victory. The current Olympic Champions face fierce competition from the likes of John Whitaker (GBR), Steve Guerdat (SUI), Scott Brash (GBR), Martin Fuchs (SUI), Kent Farrington (USA), Daniel Deusser (GER), Christian Ahlmann (GER), Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), Max Kuhner (AUT), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Jos Verlooy (GBR), Kevin Staut (FRA), Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Shane Breen (IRL), Harry Charles (GBR), amongst others.

The list of riders & horses for the CSI 5* classes is the following:

AUSTRIA

1) Max Kühner – Elektric Blue P, Eic Julius Caesar

BAHRAIN

2) Sayed Adnan Al Alawi – Harmonie II, Balu U

BELGIUM

3) Abdel Saïd – Goldenstar, Casalor, Arpege Du Ru

4) Gregory Wathelet – Nevados S, Ace Of Hearts

5) Jos Verlooy – Next Funky De Muze, Luciano Van Het Geinsteinde, Fts Killossery Konfusion

6) Wilm Vermeir – Linguini De La Pomme, Iq Van Het Steentje

FRANCE

7) Charles Henri Ferme – Evita, Enrico De La Pomme, Bellini Dufaure De L

8) Kevin Staut – Dialou Blue Ps, Cheppetta

9) Roger Yves Bost – Urane, Cassius Clay Vdv Z, Ballerine Du Vilpion

GERMANY

10) Christian Ahlmann – Dominator 2000 Z, Columbus Z

11) Daniel Deusser – Jasmien Vd Bisschop, In Time, Bingo Ste Hermelle

12) David Will – Quentucky Jolly, Primus Vom Neumuehler Hof, Babalou HD

GREAT BRITAIN

13) Ben Maher – Sentimiento Ls La Silla, Enjoy Ck Z

14) Donald Whitaker – Veneno, Di Caprio, Arlo De Blondel

15) Emily Moffitt – Copain Du Perchet Ch, Bacara D’archonfosse

16) Guy Williams – Rouge De Ravel, Ernie Of Greenhill Z, Crispina Z

17) Harry Charles – Stardust, Borsato, Billabong Du Roumois

18) Holly Smith – Kbs Major Player, Fruselli, Azolette

19) Joseph Stockdale – Equine America Kandleford, Equine America Cacharel, Bingo Du Chateau

20) John Whitaker – Sharid, Equine America Unick Du Francport

21) Lily Attwood – Karibou Horta, Cor-leon Vd Vlierbeek Z

22) Scott Brash – Hello Vittoria, Hello Mr President, Hello Jefferson

23) William Funnell – Equine America Billy Picador, Equine America Billy Mccain

IRELAND

24) David Simpson – Foudre F,

25) Michael Pender – HHS Catwalk, Hhs Calais

26) Shane Breen –  Z7 Regal Don, Vistogrand, Cuick Star Kervec

27) Trevor Breen – Toyger, Highland President, Germaine W

ISRAEL

28) Daniel Bluman – Ladriano Z, Cachemire De Braize

ITALY

29) Lorenzo de Luca – F One Usa, Don Vito, Cash du Plessis

SWEDEN

30) Angelie Von Essen – One Whisper, Daniel, Advocator C.s.

31) Henrik Von Eckermann – King Edward, Iliana

SWITZERLAND

32) Martin Fuchs – Conner Jei, Commissar Pezi

33) Steve Guerdat – Venard De Cerisy, Dynamix De Belheme

USA

34) Kent Farrington – Orafina, Landon

Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre Internationale

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission.

Photo: © Royal Windsor Horse Show

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