The Road To The Royal Casting Call

News and notes about the 100th edition of The Royal, including the opening Gala and a search for your great stories from the past.

By: Horse Sport staff | August 17, 2022

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you're listening to an article from horse sport.com. the road to the royal casting call by: horse sport staff |. the popular road to the royal series is returning to tell their biggest stories yet and has already hit the trail with a few episodes under their belt. host katie brown and the royal crew were recently in alberta shooting a very special episode with canada’s favourite cowgirl amber marshall. now they are looking for royal families with the following stories to tell:. an urban farmer who lives in the downtown core who has competed in our royal food competitions. a heavy horse or harness family who has been competing at the royal horse show for 20+ years. a married couple who’s love story/first date started at the fair. video submissions (horizontal format) of questions for a dairy farmer (all ages). submission letters or videos can be emailed to digital@royalfair.org. advertisement scroll to continue with content buy royal horse show tickets here. you can invite someone special to the royal showcase to experience everything the royal has to offer in one evening for less than $100 each. the royal pays tribute to their vast and vibrant 100-year history with an evening of heritage and musical performances hosted by canadian personality rick mercer. special features include a special performance by legendary canadian band blue rodeo, a show jumping feature, the rcmp musical ride, superdogs, and a tribute to canada’s outstanding farmers, growers, producers and more. learn more here. enjoy opening night with a panoramic view of the royal horse show in your very own private suite. wednesday, november 9th features the mckee family international speed challenge as a qualifying competition for saturday evening’s fei world cup™, where the riders and their equine partners throw down the gauntlet. sky suites are perfect for families, friends or stable mates to have an incredible view of the ring in a private setting. add on a food and beverage package to create the most memorable evening. brand new vip concierge ainsley hayes, daughter of cet member jay hayes, will be happy to help you with the royal terrace vip, platinum and gold seating and any other special royal horse show hospitality offerings. book here. submit a memory. christilot hanson was an olympic representative for canada at the 1964 tokyo games, and was invited to the royal horse show in 1964 and 1965. she was spotlighted as a featured rider and entertainment on her olympic mount bonheur, who was purchased for christilot as a five-year-old thoroughbred – off the racetrack. the pairing was unusual since both horse and rider were green and new to the sport of dressage, and at the time christilot was the youngest dressage rider at a mere 17 years old. she would have been just 18 when this moment was captured. -christilot hanson and bonheur. (royal agricultural winter fair archives). explore the royal anniversary photo timeline and submit your own memories here!

The popular Road To The Royal series is returning to tell their biggest stories yet and has already hit the trail with a few episodes under their belt. Host Katie Brown and The Royal Crew were recently in Alberta shooting a very special episode with Canada’s favourite cowgirl Amber Marshall.

Now they are looking for Royal families with the following stories to tell:

An urban farmer who lives in the downtown core who has competed in our Royal Food Competitions
A heavy horse or harness family who has been competing at The Royal Horse Show for 20+ years
A married couple who’s love story/first date started at The Fair
Video submissions (horizontal format) of questions for a dairy farmer (all ages).

Submission letters or videos can be emailed to digital@royalfair.org

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Buy Royal Horse Show Tickets HERE

You can invite someone special to the Royal Showcase to experience everything The Royal has to offer in one evening for less than $100 each. The Royal pays tribute to their vast and vibrant 100-year history with an evening of heritage and musical performances hosted by Canadian personality Rick Mercer. Special features include a special performance by legendary Canadian band Blue Rodeo, a show jumping feature, the RCMP Musical Ride, SuperDogs, and a tribute to Canada’s outstanding farmers, growers, producers and more.

Learn more here.

Enjoy Opening Night with a panoramic view of The Royal Horse Show in your very own private suite. Wednesday, November 9th features the McKee Family International Speed Challenge as a qualifying competition for Saturday evening’s FEI World Cup™, where the riders and their equine partners throw down the gauntlet. Sky suites are perfect for families, friends or stable mates to have an incredible view of the ring in a private setting. Add on a food and beverage package to create the most memorable evening. Brand new VIP Concierge Ainsley Hayes, daughter of CET member Jay Hayes, will be happy to help you with The Royal Terrace VIP, Platinum and Gold Seating and any other special Royal Horse Show hospitality offerings. Book here.

Christilot Hanson and Bonheur. (Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Archives)

Submit a Memory

Christilot Hanson was an Olympic representative for Canada at the 1964 Tokyo games, and was invited to The Royal Horse Show in 1964 and 1965. She was spotlighted as a featured rider and entertainment on her Olympic mount Bonheur, who was purchased for Christilot as a five-year-old Thoroughbred – off the racetrack. The pairing was unusual since both horse and rider were green and new to the sport of dressage, and at the time Christilot was the youngest dressage rider at a mere 17 years old. She would have been just 18 when this moment was captured.
-Christilot Hanson and Bonheur. (Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Archives)

Explore the Royal Anniversary photo Timeline and submit your own memories here!