With great sadness
Our thoughts are very much with Her Majesty The Queen and her family, following the news of the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Pictured here at Badminton.
Badminton Horse Trials
Georgie Spence recalls her first Badminton: ‘I was young and naive and thought, What have I got to lose? It’s free entry’
Georgie Spence recalls her experiences in the build-up to her first Badminton and how ‘that naive streak of lean back and kick sometimes does just get you round’
‘That was the dream’: Badminton grassroots riders disappointed as alternative options offered
Riders who had qualified for the event due to be held at Badminton this year have been offered two options
Plans for replacement three-day following cancellation of major horse trials
British Eventing is considering “all possibilities” to fill the holes left in the international fixtures calendar, following the cancellation of four internationals in two weeks
Dickie Waygood: ‘The best advice? Just stay flexible’ *H&H Plus*
Dickie Waygood reflects on the way forward after Badminton’s cancellation
There was the inevitable knee-jerk reaction of shock among riders, owners and staff when we heard Badminton was cancelled; people naturally dislike change. Then the dust settles – these guys are competitors and we soon start looking at the new options and finding what positives they can and a way forward. We have 17 event […]
The Director’s Blog from Jane Tuckwell – March 2021 edition
I do not know anyone involved with Badminton, in whatever capacity, who did not feel the disappointment when we announced the cancellation last week but I and the team are so grateful for the support that we have since received and the kind and pragmatic recognition that this was a decision we had hoped so much not to have to make.
Last October, which seems a long time ago, we Read More
Eventing world reacts to Badminton cancellation *H&H Plus*
H&H finds out more about the decision to cancel Badminton 2021, and speaks to riders and coaches to find out what this means, especially in an Olympic year
THE eventing world has reacted with sadness and understanding after Covid forced the cancellation of Badminton Horse Trials for the second year running. The Gloucestershire CCI5* said in October it planned to run in 2021 (5-9 May) behind closed doors and as recently as two weeks ago said everything was “in hand”. You might also […]
Badminton Horse Trials 2021 cancelled: ‘Everyone is desperately disappointed’
Badminton Horse Trials 2021 has been cancelled – the event was expected to go ahead behind closed doors, but this is no longer possible
Badminton Horse Trials Cancellation Statement – 1st March 2021
It is with great disappointment and regret, which we know will be shared by many, that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Badminton Horse Trials which was due to be held “Behind Closed Doors” between the 5th and 9th May. This cancellation also includes the BE90 and BE100 Championships (4th and 5th May).
Despite the encouraging Government announcements and rollout of the vaccine, the situation still remains fragile and Read More
Horse & Hound’s essential guide to Badminton Horse Trials dressage
How is the order for the Badminton Horse Trials dressage decided? What movements are performed? How are they marked? Find out the answers to these questions and more…