From Canvas to Castle: Revealing Our Exclusive 2026 Scarf
Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to reveal the winner of its first-ever “Royal Windsor Horse Show Scarf” competition, a brand‑new initiative for 2026 that invited artists to create an official design celebrating the spirit and heritage of the Show and its equestrian disciplines.
The winning design comes from Zoë Carmichael, a lifelong equestrian and the first Sculptor-in-Residence to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and the Irish Guards, sculpting their horses and military mascot. Through these roles, Carmichael has developed a strong appreciation of the ceremonial traditions closely associated with the Show.
Her design draws inspiration from the history, elegance and pageantry of Royal Windsor Horse Show, with hand-drawn illustrations representing the Show’s many disciplines arranged in a dynamic composition around the central Show emblem, creating a design intended to be both elegant and wearable.
Simon Brooks-Ward, Chairman of Royal Windsor Horse Show, said: “We are delighted to unveil the winning scarf design for 2026, which captures the spirit of Royal Windsor Horse Show so beautifully. The Show has so many iconic elements, and we were so impressed by the way Zoë pulled them all together in her beautiful design.”
Photo credit: @RWHS/Russell Sach
Carmichael’s artwork will be produced as a limited-edition scarf available exclusively for Royal Windsor Horse Show’s Members.
Alongside Shopping and family entertainment, visitors can enjoy four days of world‑class sport and spectacular equestrian displays in one of the most iconic settings in the world. First staged in 1943, Royal Windsor Horse Show is the UK’s largest outdoor premier Show and the only occasion each year when the private grounds of Windsor Castle are opened to the public. The 2026 Show will again feature international competition including CSI5* Show Jumping, CAIO4* Carriage Driving and CEI3* Endurance, alongside more than 120 Showing classes and a varied programme of displays and entertainment.
