The North American Riders Group (NARG) released their hotly anticipated annual rankings yesterday, and The Royal Horse Show has received the honour of being named the top indoor event of the 2013 season.

Ranked fourth overall, The Royal received a total score of 90%. Categories evaluated include footing, stabling, courses, ceremony, the quality of all aspects of production and prize money/cost of showing.

“To say we are thrilled would be an understatement,” commented Brian O’Leary, 2013 Horse Show Chairman. “As anyone who runs a horse show knows, it is not a solo effort. We take very seriously these rankings but also the suggestions which come with the report, and we have made significant changes and improvements over the past two years as a result. To have our efforts rewarded in this way is exciting and appreciated. We are humbled to be in such good company.”

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