12th May, 2006
Starting yesterday The Royal Windsor Horse Show (11th – 14th May, 2006),
in partnership with Land Rover, will be continuing the Queen's 80th birthday
celebrations.
Land Rover has been a sponsor at Royal Windsor for a number of years and
returns in 2006 to sponsor the internationally regarded show, with the main
event being The Land Rover International Carriage Driving Grand Prix – a
competition in which His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, has been a
regular participant.
Founded in 1943, the first show was attended by the key members of the Royal
family including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and the two
princesses, Margaret and Elizabeth.
To assist the celebration of the Queen's 80th birthday, this year Land Rover
will provisionally provide over 60 vehicles including the Range Rover Sport,
Discovery 3, Range Rover and Defender to support judges and officials during
The Carriage Driving Grand Prix, doctors, vets, sponsors, police and stables
managers together with a shuttle service for VIP's and FEI delegates who help
the day-to-day running of the event.
Andy Griffiths, marketing director, Land Rover UK added: "We are very proud
of our continued association with Royal Windsor – and this year promises to be
the best event ever. What a perfect way to be a part of the special birthday
celebrations for Her Majesty."
In addition to the complete range of Land Rover vehicles on display during
the event there will also be the chance for visitors to take a ride on the
'Terrapod', a unique off-road obstacle course designed to demonstrate safe on
and off-road driving skills.
The show's action packed programme will include an International Grand Prix
featuring Britain's top showjumpers, Nick Skelton and Michael Whitaker, a
dressage spectacular, displays from The Prince Philip Cup,
Shetland Pony Grand National and The Musical Drive of The King’s Troop, Royal
Horse Artillery.
Other Land Rover news: here.
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