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Sensational Line-up of International Showjumpers Headline the 2025 Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* 

London, England – May 13, 2025 – The Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to announce a sensational line-up of international Showjumping and Driving entries for the 2025 Show.This stellar list includes five of the world’s Top 10 showumpers who will contest the CSI 5* classes, and a world-class field of 23 competitors for the CAIO 4* FEI World Cup™ Driving  Qualifier in Horse Four-In-Hand Driving The Royal Windsor Horse Show CSI 5* is on this week with many attractions.

CSI 5* Show Jumping commences on Friday 16th May with The Pearl Stakes and concludes on Sunday 18th May with the pinnacle class, the Rolex Grand Prix, providing an extraordinary three days of international competition in one of the most exquisite venues in the world.

Returning to the Show with the aim of defending his Rolex Grand Prix title for the third year in a row, is World No.7 Martin Fuchs (SUI). The Swiss rider brought just one horse to Windsor in 2024, the ever-reliable Leone Jei, and their precision and trust proved unbeatable. Swiss representation will be further bolstered by Steve Guerdat (SUI) – individual Olympic gold medallist at London 2012 and individual silver medallist at Paris 2024 – who will be making his return to the top level of sport following an injury earlier this year.

British fans will be thrilled to see a sensational home line-up, headlined by current World No.4 Ben Maher (GBR), who will be joined once again by his Paris 2024 Olympic teammates Scott Brash (GBR), Harry Charles (GBR) and Joe Stockdale (GBR). While they may have stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Olympic stage, in Royal Windsor’s iconic Castle Arena they will become rivals, each vying for victory at one of the most prestigious Shows on the global calendar.

Jack Whitaker (GBR) & Joe Stockdale (GBR)

Harry Charles (GBR) will be joined by younger sister Sienna, and Joe Stockdale by fellow Royal Windsor Horse Show ambassador Jack Whitaker (GBR), who has secured multiple Grands Prix victories this year. Making it a true family affair, his uncle John Whitaker (GBR) and two of his cousins, Robert and Donald Whitaker (GBR), will also be competing, along with other notable home contenders including Matthew Sampson (GBR), Tim Gredley (GBR), William Funnell (GBR) and Jessica Mendoza (GBR).

Joining this formidable field is America’s Laura Kraut (USA), known for her bold, forward-riding style. She will be joined by compatriots Lillie Keenan (USA) and Eve Jobs (USA) – two of the most exciting talents in the sport. Brazil’s Yuri Mansur (BRA), a regular on the international podium, will also make the journey to Royal Windsor, serving as the sole Brazilian representative this year.

Tickets

There are three types of tickets to the Show: General Entry, which allows access to the whole Show but does not include a reserved seat; ​​West Grandstand, which includes access to the whole show and a reserved seat and Castle Stand which allows access to the whole Show, includes a reserved seat and has its own dedicated Bar & Cafe.

RWHS Club

The Royal Windsor Horse Show Club offers the opportunity to enjoy the Show in a very special environment – The Club Enclosure.  Located at the north end of the arena, the Enclosure has spectacular views of the Castle Arena which Members can enjoy in a relaxed atmosphere, either outside on the Lawn or in the Club Restaurant and Lounge.

Source: Press Release (edited) by Nikki McEwen / Revolution World for Royal Windsor Horse Show

Photos: © RWHS / Peter Nixon



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