The Check Events team did a wonderful job entertaining the crowds while celebrating 75 years of the Royal Windsor Horseshow 2018, all under the creation and supervision of our very own Dougie Squires OBE MVO, Antony Johns and Reece Campbell!

Royal Windsor Horse Show first started in 1943 to help raise funds for the war effort. It has continued to run every year since and is now the only show in the UK to host international competitions in Showjumping, Dressage, Driving and Endurance.

In 1943 Count Robert Orssich and Mr Geoffrey Cross were inspired by the ‘Wings for Victory’ campaign and set about organising a Horse and Dog Show in Windsor to raise money for the war effort.

The first show was simply called the Windsor Horse and Dog Show. It took place on Wednesday 26^th May 1943 and helped the Royal Borough raise £391,197 – enough money to buy 78 Typhoon fighter aircraft. It was attended by all the key members of the Royal Family including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret.

The show has grown in size and in international importance since its inaugural event.  It now encompasses a huge variety of equestrian sport.  From the spectacular Land Rover International Carriage Driving Grand Prix, national and international Show Jumping competitions to extensive showing classes and enthralling equestrian displays, it is unique in its breadth of appeal.

In 2018, the Royal Windsor Horse Show celebrated 75 years.