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.
The optimum time for the cross-country phase stands at six minutes and 39 seconds. Riders will navigate obstacles including the BE Tree Trunk at fence one, Tuckwell’s Triple Bar, and the LeMieux Lake complex with its three elements.
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Sarah Bullimore and her home-bred gelding Corimiro delivered a clear round inside the optimum time to take the lead at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials cross-country phase on 9 May 2026. Holly Richardson and Ballyneety Silver Service were the first pair to complete the course fault-free and inside the 11min 30sec target. Several top riders incurred penalties or suffered falls, reshaping the leaderboard.
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.
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Course designer James Willis has unveiled the 2026 LeMieux Grassroots Championships cross-country course at Badminton, running anticlockwise like the five-star event. Five-star eventer Kitty King described it as a thorough test of foundations and fitness. BE90 and BE100 riders will tackle the approximately 3,000m track on May 6.
A new calendar outlines the key eventing fixtures across Britain for 2026, starting with Thoresby Park in April and culminating in October. These trials range from international competitions to national championships, offering spectators diverse experiences. The schedule highlights opportunities to see top riders and emerging talents in various settings.
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Twenty-nine horses passed the first trot-up at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 22, marking the start of the five-star competition in Kentucky. No horses were referred to the holding box despite minor spooks from two entries. The cross-country course, designed by Derek di Grazia, features 28 fences over 6312 meters with an optimum time of 11 minutes 5 seconds.
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.
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LeMieux introduced its debut line of riding helmets on 6 May at the Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The collection includes two models designed for safety and customisation.