from the Empire Pool, Wembley
The 1977 Horse of the Year Show featuring
The Butlin Championship
(Holder: ALWIN SCHOCKEMÖHLE with Santa Monica)
Tonight's Gala Performance in aid of the Queen's Silver Jubilee Trust Fund heralds the opening of this world-famous show. In the presence of HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, Europe's leading riders, including joHAN HEINS , the new European champion, start their assault against the best British riders.
Introduced by DAVID VINE
Commentators DORIAN WILLIAMS and RAYMOND BROOKS-WARD
Television presentation by JOHNNIE WATHERSTON and DAVID KENNING