Jonelle Price and Classic Moet take Badminton 2018. Photo by Nico Morgan Media.
The 2019 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials entry list has been hit by another high-profile withdrawal. Jonelle Price announced this morning that she’s made the decision to withdraw Classic Moet, the sixteen-year-old British-bred Sports Horse mare with whom she took the title last year.
“Sadly we have made the tough decision this morning to withdraw Classic Moet from Badminton Horse Trials,” reads the statement released on Facebook earlier this morning. “We have struggled with her feet in this unseasonably dry spring and it’s no secret that she likes a bit of rain! I was very much looking forward to defending our title but it’s obviously not meant to be this time around … wishing all the competitors and connections the very best of luck, I’ll be there to cheer you on!”
Jonelle Price and Classic Moet check out their new piece of silverware at Badminton 2018. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
The Price family will nonetheless be ably represented by Jonelle’s husband Tim, who rides his Burghley winner Ringwood Sky Boy and Bango. Tim finished third in last week’s Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, riding Xavier Faer.
“Tim – it’s all down to you to keep the trophy with Team Price now, no pressure,” quips Jonelle.
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