Sport equestre

Georgie Driver, travelling head groom for rider Gemma Stevens, has shared insights into her work caring for horses during the Mars Badminton Horse Trials this week.

09 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Two more competitors have pulled out of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials ahead of the cross-country phase.

The 2026 LeMieux-sponsored Badminton grassroots championships featured a BE100 course designed by James Willis. Riders faced a 2,997-metre track with an optimum time of six minutes and 19 seconds across 21 fences.

06 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Riders showcased a range of stylish ensembles during the first trot-up inspection at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on 6 May. The event combined veterinary checks for the horses with a display of fashion choices from competitors. Several riders received attention for their distinctive looks as they prepared for the five-star competition.

Professional voices and top riders will combine to cover the Mars Badminton Horse Trials this week. The event runs from 6 to 10 May with live coverage across television, radio and on-site commentary.

06 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Amateur eventer Tom Strawson is set to make his five-star debut at Badminton Horse Trials this spring on Public Address, a retrained racehorse he bought cheaply. The 37-year-old combines full-time property work with point-to-point riding and hunting.