from the Empire Pool, Wembley The 1976 Horse of the Year Show
The opening night of this unique show presents sharply contrasting facets of equestrianism ranging from the exuberant Pony Club Games to those majestic reminders of bygone days, the Shires, but the centrepiece, as ever, is world-class show jumping. The Butlin Championship
(Holder: Alwin Schockemohle with Santa Monica)
Introduced by DAVID VINE
Commentators DORIAN WILLIAMS and RAYMOND BROOKS-WARD
Television presentation
FRED VINER and JOHNNIE WATHERSTON