The Hickstead CSIO changes name in 2018

The British five-star international showjumping event, which till now has been known as the Hickstead CSIO5*, will change its name to the Longines FEI Nations Cup of Great Britain of the BHS Royal International Horse Show.
The events organizing committee announced the change on their own website, with the competition scheduled from the 25th to the 29th of July, and for the first time, the 2018 edition will include a Nations Cup stage to be held on the final day, the Sunday.
The main events are the classic Bunn Leisure Trophy, the Bunn Leisure Salver and the British Speed Classic, while the MS Amlin Eventers’ Challenge will be held on Thursday and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup will remain the Saturday highlight.
The upcoming event will be the 111th edition of the competition, making one of the oldest international events.
Tickets are already available for purchase at www.hickstead.co.uk
Photo FEI/Liz Gregg William Whitaker GBR riding Viking