A SUPER-CHILLED performance in a supercharged atmosphere gained The Queen’s retrained racehorse champion Barbers Shop, expertly ridden by Katie Jerram-Hunnable, the show’s new overall supreme ridden title.
A total of 14 champions fought for the £750 purse, but fortunes changed between the preliminary judging on grass, where space was more limited but the surroundings were quieter, and the grand finale in front of The Queen in the spacious, buzzing Castle Arena.
A hyped-up audience, on a high from witnessing Nick Skelton and Big Star’s emotional retirement just moments earlier, was vociferous in support of each contender. This proved a crucial factor in the final outcome.
To his credit, Barbers Shop never turned a hair throughout. After walking calmly around the arena without missing a beat, a raking – but mannerly – gallop was followed by a rock-solid halt.
This story is from the May 21, 2020 edition of Horse & Hound.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the May 21, 2020 edition of Horse & Hound.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Super subs
Can a huntsman take on a different pack of hounds for a day and produce good sport? It can indeed happen,as Andrew Sallis explains
Welsh star is on the dot
A delightful Welsh section A leadrein contender is the best of a super-strong novice supreme on his winter championships debut
Edwards' remarkable home-soil hat-trick
The Welsh wonder Mark Edwards dazzles on home soil and a syndicate horse does his owners proud
The King retains his crown
Global superstar King Edward joins the ranks of such legends as Milton and Shutterfly as a back-to-back World Cup winner
Kittel takes thriller
Patrik Kittel becomes the second Swedish rider to win a World Cup Final, while the British favourite is eliminated
The start of something special
Royal Windsor is often a show horse's first experience of an electric atmosphere. Alex Robinson learns how the pros use the prestigious fixture to see if an animal has what it takes for the big league
Sore jaws
True pathology of the temporomandibular joint is an uncommon cause of a number of relatively common signs. Robyn Graham MRCVS explains how the problem is identified and treated
Safari guide
Natalie McComb owns Nile Horseback Safaris, leading expeditions through the Ugandan wilderness
Access all areas Tim and Jonelle Price
New Zealand's premier eventing couple are in their second season based at the impressive Chedington Estate. Pippa Roome finds out how they work together and their plans for this Olympic year
Running at a loss, even if you win
Jodie Hall McAteer weighs up the pros and cons of jumping abroad
