Tom Jackson and Farndon. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
The drawn order for the MARS Badminton Horse Trials has been released, meaning we now know what order we’ll see each competing pair in just over two weeks’ time. Badminton runs from May 8-12.
First to go for the third CCI5* of the season this year will be British rider Tom Jackson, bringing forward the 14-year-old Farndon (Hemingway – Silvanda, by Marlon), owned by Anne and Iain Slater, for the horse’s third appearance at the level and first shot at Badminton. The pair debuted at the level at Luhmühlen last year, where they finished sixth. They then went on to Pau and finished in the top 20 there, setting them up well for this big test.
Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg TSF. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
The first North American rider we’ll see out of the gate is Boyd Martin with his old hat Tsetserleg TSF (Windfall – Thabana, by Buddenbrock), owned by the Turner family. After initially entered Kentucky and Badminton with Tsetserleg, who has also partnered with Boyd at the Olympics and two World Championships, Boyd opted to send “Thomas” straight overseas instead of starting Kentucky. Despite the fact that this will be Boyd and Thomas’ eighth 5* start, this will actually be the first time they have contested Badminton together; their previous overseas starts include Burghley (2023 – 9th place) and Luhmühlen (2023 – 25th place). Boyd will also take out the Turner family’s Maryland 5 Star winner (2021) On Cue (Cabri d’Elle – On High, by Primitive Rising) as the 76th in the order.
While we won’t see 2023 Badminton winner Lordships Graffalo at this event, his pilot Ros Canter is entered this year with the 11-year-old 5* winner in his own right (Pau – 2023), Izilot DHI. We’ll see this pair 53rd.
Jessica Phoenix and Wabbit. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Other notables include:
- Meghan O’Donoghue and Palm Crescent – #24
- Jessica Phoenix and Wabbit – #30
- Tiana Coudray and Cancaras Girl – #35
- Cosby Green and Copper Beach – #38
- Grace Taylor and Game Changer – #56
- Allie Knowles and Morswood – #61
- Boyd Martin and On Cue – #76
Harry Meade, who will make history this year as the first rider to pilot three horses around Badminton (historically, wait list numbers dictate a rider may not ride more than two horses, but this year entry numbers allowed for this change), will be the last to see with Red Kite.
To view the full order, click here.
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