Entertainment Show Stoppers

The iconic Royal Horse Show is recognized as North America’s greatest equestrian sporting spectacle. Along with world-class competition, our guests will enjoy incredible entertainment, the very best in retail shopping and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the true stars of our shows… the horses themselves.

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Opening Weekend

Celebrate Canada with us as the Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship and Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge take centerstage Friday and Saturday evenings. Included in your horse show ticket will be the best athletes from two different equestrian sports competing for their respective championships, as well as the fast and fun Shetland Pony Races on Friday November 7 and Saturday November 8.

All horse show tickets include General Admission for that same day.

Family Day

Join our ‘Royal Family’ with your family and take in all the Fair has to offer at a family friendly price! At The Royal Horse Show, you’ll be treated to an afternoon of top Show Jumping, majestic heavy horses with wagons and the incredible Shetland Pony Races. Tickets include General Admission to the entire Fair for that same day and start at only $45.00 plus applicable service fees and taxes.

Tuesday Double Header

Enjoy the final round of the Canadian Hunter Derby National Championship as the top horses from across the country compete over a course of stunning natural obstacles simulating the fox hunting fences of days gone by. Followed by the championship of the Royal Dressage CDI 3* Freestyle Final, where fans will enjoy the harmony of humans and horses as they compete to choreographed music.
All Horse Show tickets include General Admission to the Fair for that same day.

Opening Night of International Competition

Join us on Wednesday November 12 as we kick off a incredible week of championship equestrian competitions, starting with the McKee Family 5* Challenge.  Also featured is the incredible performance of Liberté, by Sylvia Zerbini and her stunning grey horses!

Don’t forget to stop by for dinner and drinks at the Hitching Ring, where you can take in the behind-the-scenes last minute preparations before competition.  Tickets include general admission to the Fair on that same day.

Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge

A long-standing favourite performance of Royal Fans!  Tonight features the world’s best show jumping athletes and their equally impressive horses over a challenging course in the Coliseum as well as the artistic performance of Liberté, by Sylvia Zerbini. Tickets include General Admission to the Fair on that same day.

The Royal FEI 2* International Grand Prix

Not a fan of late nights? This matinee event is for you! Top athletes from Canada and around the world will vie for a share of $75,000 and the title of Royal Champion. Along with the K9-Equine Challenge, this matinee performance ensures something exciting for everyone.

Tickets Include General Admission to the Fair for that same day.

The K9-Equine Challenge

Featuring a partnership of an International Athlete and their horse paired with a Royal SuperDog, this competition is a family favourite! Each member of the team navigates their respective course – horses over horse jumps and dogs over and through dog obstacles. The fastest combined time wins! It’s a fast and fun event for friends and family alike. Along with the Royal FEI 2* Grand Prix Show Jumping, this matinee performance is sure to delight all ages!

Tickets include General Admission to the Fair for that same day.

Longines FEI World Cup™

The final evening performance and competition of the iconic Royal Horse Show is not one you will want to miss! Twenty-five of the world’s best show jumping athletes will compete for the richest purse offered at The Royal and the title of Longines FEI World Cup™ Champion. Tickets include General Admission to the Fair for that same day. 

This event sells out early so don’t delay when tickets go on sale to the general public September 3rd.

Royal Rodeo presented by Ontario Ford Dealers

The Royal Rodeos presented by Ontario Ford Dealers brings together the best bull riders as well as saddle and bareback bronc riders from across North America. Guests will also get a chance to cheer on leading barrel racers and pole benders while enjoying featured entertainment and the Canadian Cowgirls.

See the Rodeo qualifying events in the morning or take in the Finals in the afternoon! The Morning Rodeo starts at 11 AM, Matinee at 2 PM.

Don’t miss your chance to see Amber Marshall, star of CBC’s Heartland as our guest emcee!

Tickets include General Admission to the Fair for that same day.

Royal Horse Show Entertainment

The Royal Horse Show not only provides the most exciting equine competition in North America, it also has some of the most exciting and awe-inspiring entertainment during the paid performances.

On opening weekend, November 7 – 9, enjoy the fun, fast and fabulous Shetland Pony Races and then, during paid performances the week of November 12 – 15, witness the awe-inspiring bond between a woman and her horses as we present Sylvia Zerbini and Liberté!

The Canadian Cowgirls

The Royal Horse Show welcomes back Canada’s sweethearts as the Canadian Cowgirls Drill Team celebrates our great country in a team ride to music. Loved by children and adults alike, the Canadian Cowgirls represent the very best of what it means to be Canadian. See them in the Royal Rodeos on Sunday November 16.