Hickstead Derby drama and delights [PICS]
Enjoy the highlights of the Equestrian.com Derby Meeting at Hickstead through some of our favourite pictures
Hickstead Derby
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The Hickstead Derby is one of the most famous showjumping classes in the world. It is an iconic event that attracts the biggest of names from around the showjumping world, but not all horses are suited for this unusual test, which includes numerous natural obstacles including ditches, banks and open water.
Held at the All England Jumping Course in West Sussex, which is also home to the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS), the 2024 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting will take place on 19-23 June with Hickstead Derby tickets available to buy now.
William Funnell, Harvey Smith, John Whitaker and Michael Whitaker have each won the class four times in its long history, but no one has managed to beat, or even match, Eddie Macken’s unbelievable record of four consecutive wins on the same horse, the legendary Boomerang, set way back in the 70s.
The Hickstead Derby is a 1,195m course of vast proportions, boasting 28 fences to challenge the scope and boldness of horse and rider. The main attractions are the Devil’s Dyke and the challenging Derby Bank, an obstacle with 1.04m rails on top and a 3.2m slope down the front with imposing 1.6m white rails just two strides from the base of the bank.
This fixture also hosts a full range of senior national showjumping classes, with something for almost every calibre of affiliated rider alongside the international classes. For the showing community there are qualifiers for this year’s RIHS, plus scurry driving and plenty of shopping for visitors to enjoy too.
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Trevor Breen triumphs in thrilling Hickstead Derby
After an afternoon of non-stop drama, the Hickstead Derby is won in a nail-biting jump-off by Trevor Breen and his one-eyed wonder horse Adventure De Kannan
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Grand National-winning jockey goes for Hickstead Derby glory
Jockey Robert Power is looking to add the Hickstead Derby title to his previous wins in the Grand National and the Hickstead Speed Derby
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Guy Williams wins Hickstead speed derby
Only 3 riders managed clear rounds in the fast and furious Bunn Leisure British Speed Derby at Hickstead
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Phillip Miller's Hickstead countdown: It's Derby Trial day
Last year's winner of the Hickstead Derby is pleased with how his ride jumped in today's Derby Trial and is looking forward to Sunday
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John Whitaker's Hickstead Derby coursewalk [H&H VIP]
Horse & Hound caught up with the 3-time Hickstead Derby winner to walk around this unique course
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Trevor Breen: I've got an extra Derby ride
Find out about Trevor Breen's second ride in the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby next weekend
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Hickstead announces record entries for Derby meeting
Record entries are heading to Hickstead next week with 4 former Derby winners among them
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Hickstead Derby: how jumping has changed through the decades
Showjumping has changed and evolved in the 54 years since the All England Jumping Course first opened its doors — from the technicality of the sport, weight of the poles to the types of horses seen in the ring
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Phillip Miller's Hickstead countdown: If I win the Derby I'd like to buy a cow
Last year's Hickstead Derby winner brings us up to date with his preparations for this year's show and reveals what he spent his prize money on
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Take a #hicksteadselfie to win £100 voucher
Post a selfie in your Hickstead Derby Community polo shirt on social media for the chance to win
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Win a free lesson with a Hickstead Derby winner
Now's your chance to win a free lesson with last year's Hickstead Derby winner, Philip Miller
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Trevor Breen: Adventure De Kannan injured
Trevor's one-eyed horse picked up a slight injury while jumping in Portugal earlier in the year, but Trevor is hopeful he will be back in time for the Derby Meeting
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Phillip Miller: 'I used to say I'd never jump round the Hickstead Derby'
Phillip Miller reminisces about the first time he took the plunge and gave the Hickstead Derby a try — and about his triumph last year
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Your chance to present the Hickstead Derby trophy live on TV
Hickstead fans could present the trophy to this year’s equestrian.com Derby winner, live on Sky Sports.
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Meet Trevor Breen’s Hickstead Derby horse: the one-eyed Adventure De Kannan
Trevor Breen introduces his one-eyed Hickstead Derby ride and explains what it would mean to win this iconic class
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Hickstead Derby has a new sponsor
The Hickstead Derby has secured a new partner for 2014 — Equestrian.com
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Phillip Miller — 2013 Hickstead Derby winner
All you need to know about 2013 Hickstead Derby winner Phillip Miller
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Hickstead Derby Meeting 2013: in pictures
Horse & Hound brings you highlights from this year's Hickstead Derby Meeting — updated with Derby pictures
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Phillip Miller wins Hickstead Derby 2013
The Hertfordshire rider produced the only clear round to win a dramatic British Jumping Derby
