Our countdown to the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting continues and it's now less than two weeks until showtime! If you haven't booked your tickets yet, scroll down to find out some of the ways you can save money on admission. There's also limited hospitality spaces left, so if you want to enjoy your day in style then don't delay. 

It's also not long to go until the Agria Royal International Horse Show, and we're enjoying seeing all your qualifying stories on social media. In this issue, we take a look at which teams will be competing in the new-look Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain, and we speak to chef d'equipe Di Lampard to find out how she is feeling about this year's competition. 

If you haven't yet booked your tickets for the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (20-23 June), there are a number of ways to save money on admission. 

If you attend on Thursday 20 June, admission is free (though a £15 parking charge does apply). It's an excellent opportunity to watch some showjumping and browse our shopping village before the showground gets really busy over the weekend.

Children under 15 go free from Thursday to Saturday. There's plenty to entertain younger visitors, including a funfair, lots of tradestands, delicious food and drink, plus horses and ponies of all shapes and sizes. 

The Sunday is Al Shira'aa Derby day - when you can take part in the Public Coursewalk before enjoying one of the most famous showjumping classes in the world. Tickets for this day are always popular, but if you book before Friday 14 June you will receive a 10% discount on all advance purchases, including parking, for every day of the show. 

A good way to save money throughout the Hickstead season is to opt for Annual Membership - for £200 you get Members' access to every day of our shows, along with admission to dozens of polo, racing and cricket fixtures. 

Last year's Al Shira'aa Derby was unforgettable - watch the entire class for free to get you in the mood!

Watch our video celebrating the most iconic fence in showjumping - the Al Shira'aa Derby Bank! 

This July, the Brits will be hoping to secure victory in the upcoming Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain, to give them a second consecutive win in this prestigious team showjumping competition. 

This year marks the start of a new chapter for the Nations Cup of Great Britain, which was previously part of a global FEI series. Hickstead will now run their own independent Nations Cup, similar to some of the other leading venues throughout the world to run standalone Nations Cup competitions, including Aachen, Falsterbo and Spruce Meadows. This could only be possible thanks to the generous support of our new title sponsor, Agria. 

Held on the Friday of the Agria Royal International Horse Show, this class sees riders compete as a quartet over two challenging rounds of jumping. The British riders will face some stiff competition, with leading showjumping nations including Brazil, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden all sending teams.

Horse & Hound, known as the 'equestrian bible', celebrates 140 years this week - check out their special anniversary edition. 

We caught up with some of this year's Al Shira'aa Derby contenders to ask them what they look for in a Derby champion. 

The All England Jumping Course has teamed up with Equine Giveaways, the new sponsor of the Royal International Stakes at the Agria Royal International Horse Show, to offer Hickstead fans an exceptional prize. 

The two companies have teamed up with international clothing and footwear brand, Ariat, who are offering a £1,000 voucher to the winner. The lucky prize winner will receive a VIP trip to Hickstead for them and a guest, including luxury hospitality on Friday 26 July at the Agria Royal International Horse Show, and overnight stay at a 4* hotel with evening meal and breakfast included, plus a pair of Laurent Perrier Ringside Terrace tickets and Members’ Enclosure tickets with VIP parking for Saturday 27th July. The prize also includes an exclusive course walk of the Equine Giveaways Royal International Stakes with a top rider, plus the chance to step into the International Arena to present in the official prize giving. 

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!