There is little less than a fortnight between Kentucky and Badminton 5*’s, so it makes perfect sense that we will have to wait a little longer to hear who will be wearing the No.1 bib at Badminton, following the announcement of the Kentucky draw on Friday. Tim Price will be first out the start box over in Lexington, will he be pathfinder at Badminton too?
We will have to wait until 22nd April to find out – but you can count on us to let you know the drawn order as soon as we can, so keep it locked and loaded on EN for all the latest!
U.S. Weekend Results
Twin Rivers Spring International (CA): [Website] [Scores]
Longleaf Pine H.T. (NC): [Website] [Scores]
F.E.N.C.E. H.T. (SC): [Website] [Scores]
Unionville H.T. (PA): [Website][Scores]
Spring Bay H.T. (KY): [Website] [Scores]
Major International Results
Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International (UK): [Website] [Scores]
News & Reading
We’re all familiar with MERs in Eventing, but should they exist in Showjumping, too? That was the suggestion mooted at the FEI Sports Forum (31 March–1 April), and while it does seem to make sense on paper, there are a lot of variables to consider, not least the fact that it would be far easier to for European riders to gain the necessary experience compared to those in areas with fewer international fixtures. Read more about the discussion points both for and against, here.
There are just 10 days to go (!) until Defender Kentucky gets under way, but already the entry list has shrunk a little. With several horses cross entered for Mars Badminton Horse Trials, this was no real surprise, of course. The latest name to drop from the list though, is Hannah Sue Hollberg, who has made the decision to run Carsonstown in the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, instead of stepping up to 5* for the first time. Keep up with the all the latest withdrawals here.
Since we are gearing up for 5* season, with three events in as many weeks, it seems only appropriate to share yet more 5* themed content with you. This time, it’s from our friends over at the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast. Nicole Brown sat down with Tom Rowland – who has two horses entered at Badminton – to hear about his prep so far, as well as his hopes for this year, following his 7th place finish last year.
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Fresh off the back of making history by becoming Road to the Horse champion two years running, Tik Maynard explains how our emotional state and behaviour affects our horses. He explains how thoughtful interactions and acting with integrity around our equestrian counterparts can help to build trust and respect at a deeper level. A fantastic insight into true horsemanship, as ever.
