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Welcome to the first episode of our daily podcast updates from Mars Badminton Horse Trials, in partnership with Mars Equestrian. H&H’s host Martha Terry is joined by her fellow H&H Badminton reporters Pippa Roome and Gemma Redrup to talk about the highs and lows of the first day’s action, riders’ early thoughts on the cross-country course, and look ahead to the second day of dressage

Bubby Upton (GBR) riding Cola during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024What a contrast from 2023! The sun shone down on the first day of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage phase, and spectators were treated not only to blue skies but hot competition. At the end of day one, scores are tightly bunched, with the top 10 covered by just over six penalties. Читать дальше...

The final element of Huntsman’s Close. Competitors have been sharing their initial reactions after a first look at the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials cross-country course, which is designed by Eric Winter (8–12 May). Following a particularly wet winter in the UK, the sun is now shining relentlessly over the park at Badminton, and, alongside their thoughts on the fences, riders […]

Sarah Ennis (IRL) riding Grantstown Jackson during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024One of the fastest horses in the Mars Badminton Horse Trials  field, Sarah Ennis’ Grantstown Jackson, might be a tiger on the track but he’s quite the opposite as a character. The 13-year-old Clover Brigade gelding impressed at the European Championships in Haras du Pin last year... Читать дальше...

Tiana Coudray riding Cancaras Girl during the dressage phase of the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials. The USA have enjoyed a strong start to the Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage today (9 May). At the end of the first day’s dressage, Boyd Martin currently holds second aboard Tsetserleg TSF on 29, while compatriot Tiana Coudray has slotted into third on 29.8, thanks to a polished test aboard Cancaras Girl. “I cannot […]

William Fox-Pitt (GBR) riding Grafennacht during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024William Fox-Pitt has alluded to the fact that the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials could be his last at this particular event. “It should be, for all intents and purposes, but who knows? I’m never going to say never, but I think it should be,” said William... Читать дальше...

DDJ48C Portrait of a Border Terrier sitting in the garden.The Border Terrier is a first and foremost a plucky working dog, which – despite its diminutive size – is bred to be capable of following a horse. Longer in the leg than other terriers, which gives this breed its pace, agility and athleticism, the Border is equally happy and upbeat whether in the countryside […]

Georgie Goss (IRL) riding Feloupe during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024Impressive nail art is a theme at this year’s Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage, with riders revealing some exotic manicures after their tests. Georgie Goss, representing Ireland, pulled off her gloves post-dressage to show off her lemon yellow nails. Georgie’s ride... Читать дальше...

Sammi Birch (AUS) riding Finduss PFB during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024Twelve months ago, Sammi Birch was heavily pregnant, having nailed a top-25 Badminton finish with Finduss PFB in 2022. This year, she and Finduss have returned to Mars Badminton Horse Trials – with eight-year-old Charlie and baby Emilia in tow. The Birch family live in Cirencester... Читать дальше...

Pippa Funnell riding Majas Hope after completing the dressage phase of the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials. Eventing legend Pippa Funnell had a less than ideal start to her latest five-star campaign when her Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage test didn’t go to plan this morning (9 May). Riding the 17-year-old Majas Hope, who she co-owns with Marek Sebestak, the rider posted a score of 40.8, which currently puts them at the […]

US rider Boyd Martin is aiming for a full set of CCI5* completions this week at Mars Badminton. US rider Boyd Martin is poised to seal the full CCI5* set with a completion this week at Mars Badminton Horse Trials. He kicked off his bid in fine style, scoring 29 in the dressage on his long-term partner Tsetserleg TSF, whom he describes as “an unusual horse”. “When he came to me he’d been […]

Bubby Upton riding Cola during the dressage phase of the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials. An emotional Bubby Upton has taken the lead on the first day of the Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage on a score of 27.3. Bubby, who was riding Cola, has made a remarkable comeback to the saddle following a serious injury she sustained in a fall last year. “If you told me seven months ago […]

Boyd Martin (USA) riding Tsetserleg TSF during the dressage phase of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials, held in the park land around Badminton House in the village of Badminton near Malmesbury in Gloucestershire in the UK, between 8th - 12th May 2024The USA’s Boyd Martin took the lead on 29 in the early stages of the first day of Mars Badminton Horse Trials dressage. Boyd was riding Tsetserleg TSF, a 17-year-old owned by Christine, Thomas IV and Tommie Turner, with whom he was ninth at Burghley in 2023. Читать дальше...

1. Badminton dressage underway The dressage phase of the five-star competition at Mars Badminton Horse Trials is underway with 69 coming forward after yesterday’s first horse inspection. There were two late withdrawals – Tom McEwen with CHF Cooliser and Richard Coney with Poetry In Motion – while Bill Levett had a nervous wait when Huberthus […]

Lucinda Mills and Chaconda Blue win the 2024 BE100 grassroots championships. They are pictured with Shane Speak from Voltaire Design and the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort. An osteopath turned her Mars Badminton Horse Trials luck around when she came out on top in the Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships BE100 results yesterday. “I did come here five years ago on another horse, but it wasn’t quite as successful – we did finish, but it was a bit of a bumpy ride,” said […]

Ben Fairbrother and Upper Limit win the 2024 BE90 grassroots championships. An engineering student who has stepped up his involvement in his mother’s horse after she fell ill topped the Voltaire Design Grassroots Championships BE90 results today at Mars Badminton Horse Trials. Ben Fairbrother, 20, was second after dressage on 26.3 and moved up to win when he stayed on that first-phase score with his mother […]

Laura Tomlinson on competition plans and scoring the warm-up

Emily King picks out a light blue outfit to trot up Valmy Biats, owned by her father David and the Valmy Biats Syndicate. Want to see Mars Badminton Horse Trials trot-up pictures from today’s first horse inspection? Don’t worry, we’re here to bring you the fashion highlights from this afternoon, as well as the news of who came under extra scrutiny of the ground jury before being accepted. From floaty dresses to patriotic ties and short suits, here […]