2017 RIHS judges announced — and major revamp of timetable as classes moved

rear view of line up showing numbers — It is said a good show cob should have “the face of a lady and the backside of a cook”.

(Image credit: Lucy Merrell)

A five-year plan has come to fruition for the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) with news that the River Lawn will only be used for “a handful” of showing classes next year (25 to 30 July) .

Although centrally located near the international arena, the River Lawn has been criticised in the past for being unsuitable for large classes – especially in wet conditions such as were experienced last year.

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