Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton 2019
2019 Badminton Champion Piggy French (GBR)& VANIR KAMIRA riding through Hildon Pond water.
Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship 2019
2019 BE90 Champions, Laura Greenhalgh and Stanhopes Travelling Man.
2019 BE100 Champions Alana Sparrow and Angels Spirit
Badminton 2018
2018 Badminton Champion Jonelle Price (NZL) & CLASSIC MOET enter the Lakeside complex.
Badminton 2017
2017 Winners of Badminton Horse Trials NEREO & Andrew Nicholson (NZL) A well deserved First place for Andrew after 35 starts a win was long overdue.
Badminton 2016
LA BIOSTHETIQUE – SAM FBW Michael Jung (GER) Winners of Badminton Horse Trials 2016.
Germany’s Michael Jung also won the Rolex Grand Slam in 2015/2016 — he started by winning Burghley 2015 on La Biosthetique-Sam FBW, then in the spring of 2016 won Kentucky on FischerRocana FST and Badminton on La Biosthetique-Sam FBW.
CLIFTON LUSH & Jonathan Paget (NZL) taking on the Vicarage V fence on their way to Sixth place.
Badminton 2015
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) CHILLI MORNING on final day trot up, before securing 2015 Badminton Championship.
SECOND SUPREME and Pippa Funnell (GBR) warming up for dressage test.
Badminton 2014
Badminton Champions 2014 PAULANK BROCKAGH and Sam Griffiths (AUS)
WILD LONE and Harry Meade (GBR) secured 3rd place at Badminton 2014.
A remarkable comeback ride after shattering both elbows in the Autumn prior.
Badminton 2013
2013 Champion: Jonathan Paget & Clifton Promise in front of Badminton House.
Jonathan became only the second rider in Badminton history to win on debut, following in the footsteps of fellow countryman Sir Mark Todd winning in 1980 on Southern Comfort III.
Michael Jung & La Biosthetique led for the first 2 days but a pole down in the ring relegated them to 2nd place overall by just 0.3 faults
Left: Andrew Nicholson (NZL) Right: William Fox-Pitt (GBR)
Rivals for the richest prize in eventing, The Rolex Grand Slam.
A cash reward of $350,000 dollars for the rider winning consecutively three of the top CCI**** eventing competitions in the world.
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Badminton Horse Trials Gloucestershire, England
Burghley Horse Trials Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.
Since its inception in 1999 only two riders, Pippa Funnell (GBR) in 2003,and Micheal Jung (GER) 2016 have managed the feat.
Left: Sam Watson (IRL) & Mid: Paul Tapner (AUS) Kilronan prepare for dressage test. Right:Tiana Coudray (USA) giving a media interview after dressage.
Many of the record crowd (130,000) on X-country day headed to view the action at the lake.
Zara Phillips & High Kingdom started the x-country just outside the top ten after a strong dressage performance score 44.3, but decided to retire when missing out the second part of fence 9 at the lake.
Vittoria Panizzon (ITA) rode Borough Pennyz to 7th overall
Kristina Cook on her way to a clear X-country with Miners Frolic
Keeping the public up-dated is a full-time challenge for the scoreboard team.
Slow & methodical, at odds with its surroundings, quite memorizing this art in motion.
Badminton 2019
2019 Badminton Champion Piggy French (GBR)& VANIR KAMIRA riding through Hildon Pond water.
Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship 2019
2019 BE90 Champions, Laura Greenhalgh and Stanhopes Travelling Man.
2019 BE100 Champions Alana Sparrow and Angels Spirit
Badminton 2018
2018 Badminton Champion Jonelle Price (NZL) & CLASSIC MOET enter the Lakeside complex.
Badminton 2017
2017 Winners of Badminton Horse Trials NEREO & Andrew Nicholson (NZL) A well deserved First place for Andrew after 35 starts a win was long overdue.
Badminton 2016
LA BIOSTHETIQUE – SAM FBW Michael Jung (GER) Winners of Badminton Horse Trials 2016.
Germany’s Michael Jung also won the Rolex Grand Slam in 2015/2016 — he started by winning Burghley 2015 on La Biosthetique-Sam FBW, then in the spring of 2016 won Kentucky on FischerRocana FST and Badminton on La Biosthetique-Sam FBW.
CLIFTON LUSH & Jonathan Paget (NZL) taking on the Vicarage V fence on their way to Sixth place.
Badminton 2015
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) CHILLI MORNING on final day trot up, before securing 2015 Badminton Championship.
SECOND SUPREME and Pippa Funnell (GBR) warming up for dressage test.
Badminton 2014
Badminton Champions 2014 PAULANK BROCKAGH and Sam Griffiths (AUS)
WILD LONE and Harry Meade (GBR) secured 3rd place at Badminton 2014.
A remarkable comeback ride after shattering both elbows in the Autumn prior.
Badminton 2013
2013 Champion: Jonathan Paget & Clifton Promise in front of Badminton House.
Jonathan became only the second rider in Badminton history to win on debut, following in the footsteps of fellow countryman Sir Mark Todd winning in 1980 on Southern Comfort III.
Michael Jung & La Biosthetique led for the first 2 days but a pole down in the ring relegated them to 2nd place overall by just 0.3 faults
Left: Andrew Nicholson (NZL) Right: William Fox-Pitt (GBR)
Rivals for the richest prize in eventing, The Rolex Grand Slam.
A cash reward of $350,000 dollars for the rider winning consecutively three of the top CCI**** eventing competitions in the world.
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Badminton Horse Trials Gloucestershire, England
Burghley Horse Trials Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.
Since its inception in 1999 only two riders, Pippa Funnell (GBR) in 2003,and Micheal Jung (GER) 2016 have managed the feat.
Left: Sam Watson (IRL) & Mid: Paul Tapner (AUS) Kilronan prepare for dressage test. Right:Tiana Coudray (USA) giving a media interview after dressage.
Many of the record crowd (130,000) on X-country day headed to view the action at the lake.
Zara Phillips & High Kingdom started the x-country just outside the top ten after a strong dressage performance score 44.3, but decided to retire when missing out the second part of fence 9 at the lake.
Vittoria Panizzon (ITA) rode Borough Pennyz to 7th overall
Kristina Cook on her way to a clear X-country with Miners Frolic
Keeping the public up-dated is a full-time challenge for the scoreboard team.
Slow & methodical, at odds with its surroundings, quite memorizing this art in motion.
Fence Judge updates crowd on delay. Every little helps!
Above:Looking concerned Jock Paget as Clifton Lush fails second trot up and is sent to the holding box.
Right: City styled Charlotte Agnew (GBR) & Out 0f Africa Two went down well with spectators who were disappointed a second trot up was not required.
Early morning crowd disperses after final trot up, time for breakfast!
Last minute adjustments.
Final Day:Rebecca Howard (Can) warms up. Tickets only for the final day in the 13,000 seater stadium.
A disappointed Michael Jung as Leopin Fst collects 8 jumping faults.
Dennis Mespies (FRA) Oregon De La Vigne
Shetland Pony Grand National
Size not an issue, close competitive racing from tomorrows future eventers. If only we could all look so cute having a bad hair day.
Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship 2012/13
Lucy Robinson & Red Dandy claimed top spot in the BE90 2013 Championship. Tracy Day riding Carello 2nd
2013 BE100,1st: Charlotte Parry-Ashcroft-Danesfort Boy. 2nd: Georgina Wood The Whole Punch.
Biddy Brasted-Watts riding Market Fiesta won the BE90 2012 Grassroots with Paul Conway and Artic Monkey runners-up.
Charlotte Wheeler - Lancelot.
2012 BE100 winner Katie Hardisty & Croft Farm Percy. Second placed Amelia King on Regal Mix
Badminton 2011
An unusually dry 2011 saw most competitors landing on a mud bank rather than in the usual water at the Badminton lake, though as always there were a few exceptions.
Selena O'Hanlan (Can)navigates Colombo safely through the water. Sarah Wardell (IRL) eliminated
2011 Winner Mark Todd on NZB Land Vision makes a hurried correction to exit the lake to claim his fourth Badminton Title at 55 years of age, which is currently the Badminton record for the oldest winner.
Runner up: Piggy French on Jakata.
Mary King steered Imperial Cavalier to Third.
Eighth placed Laura Collett and Rayef.
The Mitsubishi Grass Roots championship run prior to the main 3 star event gives the opportunity to all amateur eventers to partake in the whole Badminton experience.
Grassroots prize giving in front of Badminton House 2011.
Thes images are displayed by kind courtsey of Bernard Simpson, Goldeneye Video & Photography where a full and comprhensive coverage of the Badminton Championship and Grass Roots competition can be found.
Above:Looking concerned Jock Paget as Clifton Lush fails second trot up and is sent to the holding box.
Right: City styled Charlotte Agnew (GBR) & Out 0f Africa Two went down well with spectators who were disappointed a second trot up was not required.
Early morning crowd disperses after final trot up, time for breakfast!
Last minute adjustments. Final Day:Rebecca Howard (Can) warms up. Tickets only for the final day in the 13,000 seater stadium.
A disappointed Michael Jung as Leopin Fst collects 8 jumping faults.
Dennis Mespies (FRA) Oregon De La Vigne
Shetland Pony Grand National
Size not an issue, close competitive racing from tomorrows future eventers. If only we could all look so cute having a bad hair day.
Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship 2012/13
Lucy Robinson & Red Dandy claimed top spot in the BE90 2013 Championship. Tracy Day riding Carello 2nd
2013 BE100,1st: Charlotte Parry-Ashcroft-Danesfort Boy. 2nd: Georgina Wood The Whole Punch.
Biddy Brasted-Watts riding Market Fiesta won the BE90 2012 Grassroots with Paul Conway and Artic Monkey runners-up.
Charlotte Wheeler - Lancelot.
2012 BE100 winner Katie Hardisty & Croft Farm Percy. Second placed Amelia King on Regal Mix
Badminton 2011
An unusually dry 2011 saw most competitors landing on a mud bank rather than in the usual water at the Badminton lake, though as always there were a few exceptions.
Selena O'Hanlan (Can)navigates Colombo safely through the water. Sarah Wardell (IRL) eliminated
2011 Winner Mark Todd on NZB Land Vision makes a hurried correction to exit the lake to claim his fourth Badminton Title at 55 years of age, which is currently the Badminton record for the oldest winner.
Runner up: Piggy French on Jakata.
Mary King steered Imperial Cavalier to Third.
Eighth placed Laura Collett and Rayef.
The Mitsubishi Grass Roots championship run prior to the main 3 star event gives the opportunity to all amateur eventers to partake in the whole Badminton experience.
Grassroots prize giving in front of Badminton House 2011.
Thes images are displayed by kind courtsey of Bernard Simpson, Goldeneye Video & Photography where a full and comprhensive coverage of the Badminton Championship and Grass Roots competition can be found.