Find out what happened in the puissance at Royal Windsor today when a first-timer went head-to-head with one of the best puissance combinations on the circuit...
Judging by the sizzling audience reaction to every round on Thursday night (1st July), the return of the Royal Windsor Horse Show puissance was gloriously welcome.
It’s been 12 years since the big red wall was last built under the shadow of Windsor Castle and on a breathtakingly beautiful summer’s evening, two riders showed bravery, expert horsemanship and determination to clear 2.10m (just over 6ft 10inches) in the fifth and final round to share the spoils.
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Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.
