Hickstead Horse Show

Hickstead is synonymous with showjumping. As host to the British Grand Prix and the only Nations Cup competition in the British Isles, it is the home of British showjumping. Founded in 1960 by Douglas Bunn, Hickstead has come to represent more than just showjumping however, and as it approaches its 50th birthday is equally as renowned for polo, showing, dressage, driving and even eventing! In recent years, we have also added weddings, conferences, parties and events to our repertoire, offering an idyllic, incredibly unique setting for any function. Please explore our website to reveal all the Hickstead experiences we have to offer, or call the number below for more information...

The All England Jumping Course is located in the heart of Sussex, directly between Gatwick Airport and Brighton, and is one of the UK`s premier sporting venues. Our Summer Season runs from June til August and comprises the British Jumping Derby Meeting, the Longines Royal International Horse Show and the The Hurstpierpoint College National Schools and Pony Club Championships, with Dressage at Hickstead running independently throughout the summer.

The All England Polo Club runs throughout the winter, and we hold regular high and medium goal tournaments from November through til March, as well as weekly club chukkas and matches.

In addition to our equestrian events, we also hold weddings, conferences, parties and bespoke corporate events throughout the year.

The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, was the dream and brain child of just one man... Douglas Bunn. In 1960, as a showjumper himself, Douglas understood the pressing need for facilities in Britain that could match those found abroad in Europe and the United States. Thus Douglas, the Master of Hickstead as he is now fondly known, purchased Hickstead Place and the surrounding land, intending `to put on the best show jumping possible at a venue superior to anything found elsewhere in the world.`

Few would argue that Douglas has not achieved what he set out to do all those years ago and in 2005, The All England Jumping Course celebrated its 45th anniversary as the home of international show jumping in Great Britain. Over the years, a small rural field in the heart of West Sussex has been transformed into one of the world`s leading arenas, recently described by American showjumping Chef D`Equipe George Morris as a "magic carpet".

Over the winter of 2006, the quality of the famous arena has been improved even further by the installation of a new £50,000 drainage system.

Almost every great show jumper, horse and rider, since 1960 has competed at Hickstead, and we have hosted:

In 1971, Hickstead became the host of the Official Showjumping Event of Great Britain, the British Nations Cup and Grand Prix Meeting, now incorporated into the Longines Royal International Show. Since 2003, Hickstead has hosted the Samsung Super League with FEI Competition (Great Britain), which sees the top eight countries in the world compete for the greatest inter-nation showjumping prize.

Over the years the Showground has expanded. Today there are six arenas, permanent seating for over 5,000 spectators, 26 corporate hospitality suites and conferencing and ball facilities for up to 250. In 1996, dressage facilities were also introduced and as further proof of Hickstead`s unfaltering pursuit of excellence, the European Dressage Championships were awarded only 8 years later. Now it is the turn of polo to receive the Hickstead treatment, and in 2006 we opened the All England Polo Club.

The club already has over 65 members in its inaugural year, and this year our home team reached the semi finals of the National Arena Polo 12 Goal Championships. As we approach our 50th anniversary we are delighted to offer top class equestrian sport over 3 disciplines, and look forward to at least another 50 years of continuing to bring our members the very best!

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2006)

01 - Cortaflex Mondriaan - William Funnell
   Gelding /1994 / Topas x Burggraaf

02 - Bob’s Diamond - David McPherson
   - /1992 / Golden Trump x -

03 - Cassabachus - Geoff Billington
   - /1997 / Candillo x Bachus Z

04 - Jerry Maguire III - Robert Smith
   Gelding /1992 / Clover Hill x -

04 - Lactic II - John Whitaker
   Gelding /1992 / Landjunker II x Capitol I

04 - Skip Two Ramiro - David McPherson
   Gelding /1996 / Skippy II x -

04 - Alfredo II - Ben Maher
   Gelding /1991 / Don Alfredo x -

04 - Give Me Remus - Ben Maher
   Stallion /1992 / Grannus x Caprilli

09 - Karina - Robert Whitaker
   - /1992 / Emillion x -

10 - Woodlands Millvale - Jenny Cassan
   - /1982 / - x -

10 - Finbarr V - Robert Whitaker
   Gelding /1994 / Cash x -

10 - Newmarket Girl - Sarah Kate Quinlivan
   Mare /1994 / Furisto x Smooth Stepper

13 - Myrna - Geoff Billington
   Mare /1994 / Acord I x -

14 - Jump de la Cote - Paul Crago
   - / / - x -

14 - Boyram - Ellen Whitaker
   Gelding /1992 / Little Boy x -

16 - N Ulisina - Tim Gredley
   - / / - x -

17 - Atlantis II - Peter Murphy
   - / / - x -

17 - Rebell - Carlos Eduardo Mota Ribas
   - / / - x -

17 - Caretino Glory - Nick Channing-Williams
   - / / - x -

17 - Laura’s Choice - Tina Cassan Fletcher
   - /1990 / - x -

17 - Eperlan Du Fouquet - Angela Moore
   Gelding /1994 / Count Ivor x -

17 - Mr. Cawley - Robert Maguire
   Gelding /1995 / Furisto x -

17 - Cullawn Diamond - John Whitaker
   Gelding /1994 / Ballinvella xx x -

17 - Caresino - Hauke Luther
   Mare /1991 / Caretino x Silvester

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2005)

01 - Alfredo II - Ben Maher
   Gelding /1991 / Don Alfredo x -

02 - Cloudy Night V - Tim Stockdale
   Mare /1992 / Cantus x -

03 - Iman D´Occagnes - Shane Breen
   - / / - x -

03 - Magna Charta II - Nicky Boulter
   - / / - x -

03 - Buddy Bunn - Chloe Bunn
   Gelding /1993 / Maestro Nativio x -

06 - Tristan - John Popely
   - / / - x -

06 - Karina - Robert Whitaker
   - /1992 / Emillion x -

06 - Qualite - Robert Whitaker
   Mare /1993 / Lys de Darmen x -

06 - Exploit Du Roulard - John Whitaker
   Stallion /1992 / In Chala A x Matador du Bois

10 - Cullawn Diamond - David McPherson
   Gelding /1994 / Ballinvella xx x -

11 - Avalanche - Barry Taylor
   - /1993 / Argentinus x Zeus

11 - Idle Dice - James Fisher
   - /1992 / - x -

11 - Lactic II - John Whitaker
   Gelding /1992 / Landjunker II x Capitol I

11 - Hugo Gesmeray - Gregory Wathelet
   Stallion /1995 / Rosire x El Toro xx

11 - Cabri D’Elle - Scott Smith
   Stallion /1990 / Scherif d’Elle x Uriel

16 - Johan Du Mury Marais - Patrick McEntee
   Gelding /1993 / Quidam De Revel x -

17 - Quick Chin van de Elsendam - Jan Motmans
   - / / - x -

17 - Woodlands Millvale - Jenny Cassan
   - /1982 / - x -

17 - Jerry Maguire III - Robert Smith
   Gelding /1992 / Clover Hill x -

20 - Son of Marco - Josè de Larocca
   - / / - x -

20 - Skip Two Ramiro - Chris Ellis
   Gelding /1996 / Skippy II x -

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2003)

01 - Corrada III - Peter Charles
   Mare /1989 / Corrado I x Latino

02 - Ashley (ex Alizé des Isles) - Michael Whitaker
   Gelding /1987 / Le Tot de Semilly x -

03 - Cortaflex Mondriaan - William Funnell
   Gelding /1994 / Topas x Burggraaf

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2003)

01 - Corrada III - Peter Charles
   Mare /1989 / Corrado I x Latino

02 - Ashley (ex Alizé des Isles) - Michael Whitaker
   Gelding /1987 / Le Tot de Semilly x -

03 - Cortaflex Mondriaan - William Funnell
   Gelding /1994 / Topas x Burggraaf

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2002)

01 - Corrada III - Peter Charles
   Mare /1989 / Corrado I x Latino

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2001)

01 - Corrada III - Peter Charles
   Mare /1989 / Corrado I x Latino

Hickstead - The Hickstead Derby (2000)

01 - Welham - John Whitaker
   Gelding /1980 / Hayrick xx x -

02 - Wiston Bridget - Tim Stockdale
   Mare /1990 / Rosewall Grandure x -

03 - Lionel II - Rob Hoekstra
   Gelding /1986 / - x -

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