The British Jumping Derby meeting or informally the Hickstead Derby, is an annual showjumping event held since 1962 at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in June every year, and is considered one of the premier events in the equestrian calendar. The event is currently sponsored by furniture retailer DFS

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 with title rights making the event the DFS British Jumping Derby.

A highlight of the meeting is the British Jumping Derby, a 1,195-metre course with tricky jumps including he aptly named Devil's Dyke – three fences in short succession with a water-filled ditch in the middle and the difficult Derby Bank, a jump with 3 ft 5in rails on top and a 10 ft 6in slope down the front.

Derby fences

The main arena is used for a number of classes throughout the meeting (and at the Royal International Horse Show

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The Royal International Horse Show is the official horse show of the British Horse Society and consists of both showing and showjumping events. The event is held during July each year at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead...

 amongst others), but the main Derby class always follows the same class, consisting of the following fences:

Fence name	Height	Width	Notes
The Cornishman	4 in 8 in (1.42 m)		Solid stone wall with a pole
white oxer	4 in 3 in (1.3 m)	6 in 6 in (1.98 m)
double water ditches	5 ft (1.5 m) & 5 in 2 in (1.57 m)
black gate	5 in 3 in (1.6 m)		maximum height fence for the course, upright and falls easily
wall	5 in 3 in (1.6 m)
privet hedge oxer	4 in 11 in (1.5 m)	6 in 6 in (1.98 m)
road jump	5 ft (1.5 m) and 5 in 2 in (1.57 m)		table fence with no exit except over jumps
Derby Bank	10 in 6 in (3.2 m) drop with 3 in 5 in (1.04 m) high fence before		iconic obstacle of the course. fence 16st from main drop which horses must slide down
white rails	5 in 3 in (1.6 m)		two strides from bottom of bank
Devil's Dyke	4 in 9 in (1.45 m), 4 in 9 in (1.45 m), 4 in 8 in (1.42 m)		closed obstacle, but sloping ground increases apparent fence height to near 6 ft (1.8 m)
open water		15 ft (4.6 m)
Derby rails	5 in 3 in (1.6 m)
open ditch	5 in 1 in (1.55 m)	6 ft (1.8 m)
balustrades	5 in 3 in (1.6 m)
double of gates	4 in 10 in (1.47 m), 4 in 10 in (1.47 m)	5 in 6 in (1.68 m)
rustic spread	4 inch	6 inch

Results

The results of the main British Jumping Derby class at the show are as follows:

Year	Rider	Country	Horse	Ref
1961	Seamus Hayes	Republic of Ireland	Goodbye III
1962	Pat Smythe Pat Smythe Patricia Rosemary Smythe , most commonly known as Pat Smythe, was one of Britain's premier female showjumpers. She later married in 1960 after the Summer Olympics of the year to childhood friend Sam Koechlin and became Patricia Koechlin-Smythe...	United Kingdom	Flanagan
1963	Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Filho is a Brazilian equestrian who competed in the sport of Show jumping. He was among the first Brazilian civilians to do well in the sport, as the military had dominated it in the Brazil of that era....	Brazil	Gran Geste
1964	Seamus Hayes	Republic of Ireland	Goodbye III
1965	Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Filho is a Brazilian equestrian who competed in the sport of Show jumping. He was among the first Brazilian civilians to do well in the sport, as the military had dominated it in the Brazil of that era....	Brazil	Gran Geste
1966	David Broome David Broome David McPherson Broome CBE is a retired Welsh show jumping champion.Broome was born in Wales, attended Monmouth School and still maintains his stables at Mount Ballan Manor, Crick, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire...	United Kingdom	Mister Softee
1967	Marion Coakes Marion Coakes Marion Janice Mould is an English show-jumper. She competed for Great Britain at the 1968 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the individual jumping event.- Early life :...	United Kingdom	Stroller Stroller (horse) Stroller was the only pony to compete at the Olympics in Show Jumping.* Color: Bay* Markings: Star, near hind sock* Height: 14.1 hh approx.* Sex: Gelding* Breed: Irish Sport Horse...
1968	Alison Westwood	United Kingdom	The Maverick III
1969	Anneli Drummond-Hay	United Kingdom	Xanthos II
1970	Harvey Smith Harvey Smith (showjumper) Harvey Smith is a former British show jumping champion.Smith was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and still maintains his stables at Craiglands Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, near Bradford. He stood out from the ranks of showjumpers because of his broad accent and blunt manner...	United Kingdom	Mattie Brown
1971	Harvey Smith Harvey Smith (showjumper) Harvey Smith is a former British show jumping champion.Smith was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and still maintains his stables at Craiglands Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, near Bradford. He stood out from the ranks of showjumpers because of his broad accent and blunt manner...	United Kingdom	Mattie Brown
1972	Hendrik Snoek Hendrik Snoek Hendrik Snoek a former German show jumper and now businessman. He was kidnapped on 3 November 1976 and held for a DM 5,000,000 ransom. He was released when the ransom was paid by his father and considerable amount of...	Germany	Shirokko
1973	Alison Dawes  (Westwood)	United Kingdom	Mr. Banbury
1974	Harvey Smith Harvey Smith (showjumper) Harvey Smith is a former British show jumping champion.Smith was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and still maintains his stables at Craiglands Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, near Bradford. He stood out from the ranks of showjumpers because of his broad accent and blunt manner...	United Kingdom	Salvador
1975	Paul Darragh Paul Darragh Paul Darragh was an Irish equestrian who competed in the sport of show jumping. He was on the winning team in the Aga Khan three years in a row from 1977 to 1979 with the mare Heather Honey...	Republic of Ireland	Pele
1976	Eddie Macken Eddie Macken Eddie Macken is an Irish equestrian show jumper, who was a member of the Irish team - along with Paul Darragh, Capt. Con Power, and James Kernan – that won the Aga Khan Cup three years in a row...	Republic of Ireland	Boomerang Boomerang (horse) Boomerang, later Carroll's Boomerang, was an Irish Sport Horse ridden in show jumping competitions, most successfully by Eddie Macken.* Color: Bay* Markings: Star, near hind sock* Height: 16.2 hh...
1977	Eddie Macken Eddie Macken Eddie Macken is an Irish equestrian show jumper, who was a member of the Irish team - along with Paul Darragh, Capt. Con Power, and James Kernan – that won the Aga Khan Cup three years in a row...	Republic of Ireland	Boomerang Boomerang (horse) Boomerang, later Carroll's Boomerang, was an Irish Sport Horse ridden in show jumping competitions, most successfully by Eddie Macken.* Color: Bay* Markings: Star, near hind sock* Height: 16.2 hh...
1978	Eddie Macken Eddie Macken Eddie Macken is an Irish equestrian show jumper, who was a member of the Irish team - along with Paul Darragh, Capt. Con Power, and James Kernan – that won the Aga Khan Cup three years in a row...	Republic of Ireland	Boomerang Boomerang (horse) Boomerang, later Carroll's Boomerang, was an Irish Sport Horse ridden in show jumping competitions, most successfully by Eddie Macken.* Color: Bay* Markings: Star, near hind sock* Height: 16.2 hh...
1979	Eddie Macken Eddie Macken Eddie Macken is an Irish equestrian show jumper, who was a member of the Irish team - along with Paul Darragh, Capt. Con Power, and James Kernan – that won the Aga Khan Cup three years in a row...	Republic of Ireland	Boomerang Boomerang (horse) Boomerang, later Carroll's Boomerang, was an Irish Sport Horse ridden in show jumping competitions, most successfully by Eddie Macken.* Color: Bay* Markings: Star, near hind sock* Height: 16.2 hh...
1980	Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.- Biography :Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7 years...	United Kingdom	Owen Gregory
1981	Harvey Smith Harvey Smith (showjumper) Harvey Smith is a former British show jumping champion.Smith was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and still maintains his stables at Craiglands Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, near Bradford. He stood out from the ranks of showjumpers because of his broad accent and blunt manner...	United Kingdom	Sanyo Video
1982	Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle is a former German showjumper. He is the brother of Alwin Schockemöhle, another leading German rider.He was three times European Champion on his best horse Deister....	Germany	Deister Deister (horse) Deister was a horse ridden by Paul Schockemöhle. He won many top international competitions in the sport of show jumping...
1983	John Whitaker	United Kingdom	Ryan's Son
1984	John Ledingham	Republic of Ireland	Gabhran
1985	Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle is a former German showjumper. He is the brother of Alwin Schockemöhle, another leading German rider.He was three times European Champion on his best horse Deister....	Germany	Lorenzo
1986	Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle Paul Schockemöhle is a former German showjumper. He is the brother of Alwin Schockemöhle, another leading German rider.He was three times European Champion on his best horse Deister....	Germany	Deister Deister (horse) Deister was a horse ridden by Paul Schockemöhle. He won many top international competitions in the sport of show jumping...
1987	Nick Skelton Nick Skelton Nicholas "Nick" Skelton is a British Showjumper with over 30 years experience.-Biography:...	United Kingdom	J Nick
1988	Nick Skelton Nick Skelton Nicholas "Nick" Skelton is a British Showjumper with over 30 years experience.-Biography:...	United Kingdom	Apollo
1989	Nick Skelton Nick Skelton Nicholas "Nick" Skelton is a British Showjumper with over 30 years experience.-Biography:...	United Kingdom	Apollo
1990	Jozsef Turi	United Kingdom	Vital
1991	Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.- Biography :Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7 years...	United Kingdom	Monsanta
1992	Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.- Biography :Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7 years...	United Kingdom	Monsanta
1993	Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker Michael Whitaker is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.- Biography :Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7 years...	United Kingdom	Monsanta
1994	John Ledingham	Republic of Ireland	Kilbaha
1995	John Ledingham	Republic of Ireland	Kilbaha
1996	Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Nelson Pessoa Filho is a Brazilian equestrian who competed in the sport of Show jumping. He was among the first Brazilian civilians to do well in the sport, as the military had dominated it in the Brazil of that era....	Brazil	Loro Piana Vivaldi
1997	John Popely	United Kingdom	Bluebird
1998	John Whitaker	United Kingdom	Gammon
1999	Rob Hoekstra	United Kingdom	Lionel II
2000	John Whitaker	United Kingdom	Welham
2001	Peter Charles Peter Charles Peter Charles is an Irish-English equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.Originally a competitor for Great Britain, Charles changed nationalities to Irish in 1992. However, on February 10, 2007, he relinquishd his status as an Irish rider and once again began representing Great Britain...	Republic of Ireland	Corrada
2002	Peter Charles Peter Charles Peter Charles is an Irish-English equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.Originally a competitor for Great Britain, Charles changed nationalities to Irish in 1992. However, on February 10, 2007, he relinquishd his status as an Irish rider and once again began representing Great Britain...	Republic of Ireland	Corrada
2003	Peter Charles Peter Charles Peter Charles is an Irish-English equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.Originally a competitor for Great Britain, Charles changed nationalities to Irish in 1992. However, on February 10, 2007, he relinquishd his status as an Irish rider and once again began representing Great Britain...	Republic of Ireland	Corrada
2004	John Whitaker	United Kingdom	Buddy Bunn
2005	Ben Maher Ben Maher Ben Maher is an English equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.Ben is married. His wife is Kathleen Maher, a model and a show jumper as well. Together they live in Great Britain.-2010:...	United Kingdom	Alfredo II
2006	William Funnell William Funnell William Ross Norman Funnell is a top-class showjumper.He has been in many Nations Cup teams, but has never ridden in the Olympics. In 2006 he won the Hickstead Derby for the first time since his first attempt at the age of 17, and won it again two years later in 2008. He also won the famous derby...	United Kingdom	Cortaflex Mondriaan
2007	Geoff Billington Geoff Billington Geoff Billington is a British showjumper who has represented Great Britain on a number of occasions including during the European and World Championships and at the Olympics. As of Jan 2010, Geoff was ranked 13th on the Team GBR list.-Early life:...	United Kingdom	Cassabachus
2008	William Funnell William Funnell William Ross Norman Funnell is a top-class showjumper.He has been in many Nations Cup teams, but has never ridden in the Olympics. In 2006 he won the Hickstead Derby for the first time since his first attempt at the age of 17, and won it again two years later in 2008. He also won the famous derby...	United Kingdom	Cortaflex Mondriaan
2009	William Funnell William Funnell William Ross Norman Funnell is a top-class showjumper.He has been in many Nations Cup teams, but has never ridden in the Olympics. In 2006 he won the Hickstead Derby for the first time since his first attempt at the age of 17, and won it again two years later in 2008. He also won the famous derby...	United Kingdom	Cortaflex Mondriaan
2010	Guy Williams Guy Williams (equestrian) Guy Williams is a British showjumper, ranked number four in Great Britain as of July 2011, part of the GBR equestrian team, and winner of a number of prestigious titles including the British Jumping Derby in 2010.-External links:**...	United Kingdom	Skip Two Ramiro
2011	Tina Fletcher	United Kingdom	Promised Land

External links

• Official British Jumping Derby website