Badminton Cross Country Day Social Media: Sunny Moments

Badminton cross country never fails to bring some zenith-level highs, and also some seemingly bottomless lows. Today was one of those days, and we’d be remiss to offer our condolences to Alex Bragg and connections on the injury and passing of Redpath Ransom.

Let’s look to social media for some sunny moments from the day … starting with ponies:

Bit of Shetland pony racing to kick off cross country day! #shetlandgrandnational #badmintonhorsetrials

A post shared by EquiPepper (@equipepper) on May 5, 2018 at 2:38am PDT

Also important:

Weather report: all the Haribo on the pick n mix stand has melted #mmbht #scorchio

— What duck? (@geeoharee) May 5, 2018

OK, now back to business:

This is the first @bhorsetrials without the great Mike Tucker. Everyone is missing his voice but @nickluck and @IanStarkEquestr are doing a great job! #MMBHT

— Carola Brighenti (@CarolaBrighenti) May 5, 2018

Shogun Hollow #eventing #mmbht #badmintonhorsetrials

A post shared by Sahnya Shiels (@sahnyashiels) on May 5, 2018 at 6:33am PDT

Jonelle you are my hero! #MMBHT

— Ludwig Svennerstal (@svennerstal) May 5, 2018

@marktoddofficial making Badminton look easy #mmbht #eventing #horse #equestrian #competition

A post shared by Kate Hillsley (@katehillsley) on May 5, 2018 at 7:46am PDT

Lovely interview from @BenHobday at the end of the XC. @Mr_Mulry we salute you. What an inspirational team. ???? #v8supercob #mmbht

— Anna Franklin (@AnnaFranklin01) May 5, 2018

No filter, just a bloody gorgeous day! #mmbht

A post shared by Jane Denton (@jane_d91) on May 5, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

Ros Canter – small but mighty ???????????????? #MMBHT @bhorsetrials

— Stacie (@Stacie_Johns) May 5, 2018

@lissagreen88 and #HotHollyfield making the corner combo look easy! #nofilter #badmintonhorsetrials #badminton #badders #britisheventing #eventing #eventinghorse #jumpinghorse #equestrian #4star #MMBHT #superstar

A post shared by Bex Markwick (@bex_markwick) on May 5, 2018 at 7:06am PDT

Who cares when the flight leaves- what time does Oliver Townend leave the start box?! Streaming badminton for the flight delay at heathrow #badmintonhorsetrials #heathrowairport #mmbht

A post shared by Kim Low (@kimmiryder) on May 5, 2018 at 6:06am PDT

Michael Jung is giving the usual tutorial. Today the lesson is “How to ride at @bhorsetrials”. Special guest Sam FBW. #MMBHT

— Carola Brighenti (@CarolaBrighenti) May 5, 2018

The dreamiest of all the dream horses #Sam #mmbht

A post shared by Elin (@stenbird) on May 5, 2018 at 6:37am PDT

My view in the studio today! Who else is watching Badminton Horse Trials? ???????? #art #studio #elephant #animalart #wildlifeart #indianelephant #badmintonhorsetrials #mmbht #eventing #wip @bhorsetrials https://t.co/G6zqSNtv71 pic.twitter.com/77KuFw3T6o

— Anna Howlett (@annahowlettart) May 5, 2018

???????? @DanJocelyn number 17, over Fence 17 on Dassett Cool Turn. Graceful in cross-country slo-mo. #MMBHT #HorseHour pic.twitter.com/k7IAQ4S66T

— #HorseHour (@HorseHour) May 5, 2018

The fact that a horse called Mr Chunky is currently the fastest round the #MMBHT makes me very happy

— Victoria Goff (@VickySpicer) May 5, 2018

Pippa Funnell and Billy Beware jumping brilliantly through fence 15 at Badminton Horse Trials #championrider #MMBHT #crosscountry #championequestrian #badmintonhorsetrials

A post shared by Champion (@championequestrian) on May 5, 2018 at 6:43am PDT

#hothollyfield #badmintonhorsetrials #mmbht ????

A post shared by @ liverpoolpets1 on May 5, 2018 at 3:13pm PDT

Having a fantastic time at @bhorsetrials huge highlight meeting Pippa Funnell and Mark Todd.. and the handsome Billy Beware #MMBHT pic.twitter.com/4DmnAlLUH2

— Belinda Waldock (@belindawaldock) May 5, 2018

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