Is Badminton Horse Trials going ahead in 2021?

The 2021 Badminton Horse Trials has been cancelled and will no longer be held from 5-9 May as planned. It had been hoped that the event would go ahead behind closed doors, but the current situation with the pandemic means this will not be possible. The provisional dates for Badminton Horse Trials 2022 are 4-8 May 2022.

What date is Badminton Horse Trials 2021?

Badminton Horse Trials 2021, which was due to run 5-9 May, has been cancelled.

Why is Badminton Horse Trials Cancelled?

Following consultation between Badminton, Public Health England and South Gloucestershire Council it has been deemed that due to the scale and location of the Horse Trials it is not possible to secure the surrounding area in the proximity of the event site. …

Is Badminton Horse Trials happening?

Organisers have today announced the cancellation of this year’s edition of the Badminton Horse Trials, one of six annual horse trials that is graded as CCI5*, the highest level of International Equestrian Federation competition.

Where can I watch Badminton Horse Trials 2021?

The Official Way to Watch Watch Live: our online livestreaming service will show the live action during each phase of Badminton Horse Trials except for the top 10 show jumping which will be broadcast (free to air) on BBC 2 and the BBC website iPlayer for viewers in the UK.

What is the purpose of Badminton Horse Trials?

Badminton Horse Trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events – the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar. Horses and riders complete the competition over 4 days, each day consisting of a different discipline.

Where does the Badminton Horse Trials take place?

The Badminton Horse Trials is a 5 day event, one of only six annual Concours Complet International (CCI) Five Star ***** events as classified by the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI). It takes place in April or May each year in the park of Badminton House, the seat of the Duke of Beaufort in South Gloucestershire, England .

Who was the last person to win the Badminton Horse Trials?

In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the event. Together with the five-star rated Kentucky Three-Day Event and the Burghley Horse Trials, Badminton forms the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing. Only two people have ever won the Grand Slam; Pippa Funnell in 2003 and Michael Jung in 2015/16.

Why was the Badminton science supplements Cup cancelled?

“The health and safety of all those involved in the event and the local community remains Badminton’s priority and the level of operational and public health risk posed by the horse trials was agreed by all concerned to be unacceptable.” The cancellation includes the Science Supplements Cup held at BE90 and BE100 level (4-5 May).

How big is the Badminton Track in England?

Badminton is held in the 6 square kilometre (1500 acre) Badminton Park, where the car parks, tradestands, arena and cross-country courses are located. Badminton has been cancelled on several occasions – in 1966, 1975, 1987, 2012 and 2020 the event was cancelled completely, and in 1963 it was downgraded to a one-day event due to bad weather.