Royal Cavalry Participates in
Royal Windsor Horse Show

London, May 18 (ONA) — The
Royal Cavalry of Oman took part in the third day of the 2025 Royal Windsor
Horse Show, under the patronage of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth, at the grounds
of Windsor Castle.

During its participation, the
Royal Cavalry showcased Omani music and traditional equestrian arts unique to
the Sultanate of Oman. Its riders—both male and female—performed displays of
the Ardah gallop and horse calming techniques, while the Royal Cavalry Band
played Omani, Arab, and international musical pieces.

The Royal Cavalry began its
participation with two horse-drawn carriages carrying the flags of the
Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom, parading around the showground.
Inside each carriage, the riders scattered Omani frankincense across the
grounds of Windsor Castle, engaging the audience.

After that, the Royal
Cavalry’s musical band and mounted riders entered the arena to the tune of
“Jewel of the Arabs,” followed by musical formations set to Omani
pieces such as “Desert Nights.” The riders then formed synchronized
movements to the rhythm of “The Distance Has Become One.”

The Royal Cavalry Band also
performed “Two Shores and One Song,” during which the riders—both mounted
and on foot—spelled out the initials “RWHS” (Royal Windsor Horse
Show) in formation.

As the riders exited the
arena, the band played the famous English tune “Greensleeves,”
drawing applause and enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.

In this context, Badr bin
Mohammed Al Manthari, Oman’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, emphasized that
the Royal Cavalry’s participation in the 2025 Royal Windsor Horse Show reflects
the deep historical ties between Oman and the UK. He noted that such engagements
highlight the paramount importance of equestrian sports in Omani identity and
contribute to strengthening cultural exchange between the two nations.

For his part, Harry Gothey,
Production Director of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, praised the Royal
Cavalry’s performance, affirming that the Omani display demonstrated
exceptional equestrian skills.

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