Not content with running one the finest traditional horse shows in Britain, the organisers of Royal Windsor Horse Show 13th – 16th May 2004 have gone one better this year. An exciting series of teach-ins have been introduced to give both competitors and spectators the privilege of watching and learning with some of the country’s top equestrian experts.

The teach-ins will be held on a daily basis and include Jennie Loriston-Clarke on showing, Tim Stockdale on show jumping and experts on carriage driving. In addition, in celebration of The Pony Club’s 75th birthday Sarah Verney (nee Cotton) will enlighten the crowd on many aspects of this bastion of equestrian learning. The teach-ins are free to those attending the show and will be held daily in the Datchet ring – see website for further details.

Visitors to the show will also have the chance to enjoy the remarkable work of legendary natural horseman Monty Roberts. The best-known name in the world, when it comes to ‘horse whispering’, Monty will be providing an enthralling demonstration of his magical way with horses on each day of the show.

Show Director Simon Brooks-Ward explains: “Monty is back this year by public demand. He was an extremely popular part of the show in 2002 and we were all captivated by his incredible skills. Monty’s displays, together with our exciting teach-ins mean that Royal Windsor is going to be very educational as well as entertaining this year.”

Advance tickets for the Royal Windsor Horse Show are available from the box office, telephone 0870 121 5370 (or +44 115 912 9160 for international calls) and are from £10 with concession prices from £7. Children 12 and under can gain admission for free. FREE RINGSIDE SEATING (on a first come first served basis). Hospitality packages are also available by ringing 01753 860633. To find out more about Royal Windsor Horse Show visit the website at www.rwhs.co.uk

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