Badminton Horse Trials

Event rider Tim Price has described competing at two five-star events this spring after breaking his collarbone in a cycling accident just before the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.

23 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Eventer Sam Watson has suggested creating a new five-star pathway to address declining starter numbers at major events Mars Badminton and Defender Burghley.

Ros Canter has taken the lead in the dressage at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials on Lordships Graffalo. The defending champion scored 23.7 penalties, 4.4 ahead of second-placed Tiana Coudray. Cross-country action is scheduled to begin on Saturday morning.

07 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Several leading riders have shared their initial reactions to the 2026 Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course designed by Eric Winter. The track features 32 fences and an optimum time of 11 minutes 30 seconds.

The BE90 course at the 2026 LeMieux Badminton Horse Trials has been unveiled, with designer James Willis creating a 2,989-metre track featuring 21 numbered fences.

06 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

The 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials has released its official merchandise collection in partnership with Joules, LeMieux and Hiho Silver. Fans can purchase limited edition clothing, toys and jewellery ahead of the event.