Monarch in the Mist (Jack), a nine-year-old grey gelding owned by Rosamund Lane and ridden by Will Morton, won the Rogers Truck Services BSHA Maxi Cob Championship at the Agria Royal International Horse Show after steadily improving his performance over three years. Jack, praised for his affinity with the outdoor Hickstead ring and previous successes at Windsor and Three Counties, will now take a break in Scotland before preparing for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS). The horse’s unique journey began when the Lane family purchased him unseen from a photograph online, a decision that has clearly paid off with this championship win.

Reserve champion was awarded to Randalstown Time Piece, ridden by Claire Oliver. The article also highlights other notable winners at the show and encourages readers to subscribe to Horse & Hound for ongoing coverage of major equestrian events in 2025.