Badminton accepted entries and waiting list

The 2013 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (2nd-6th May) entry list has been headed by reigning Olympic, World and European Champion Michael Jung. He is also joined by 3 of his 4 fellow German Team gold medalists, as well as the whole British Silver medal team. Last but not least, all 5 of the New Zealand bronze medal team are also hoping to take part. 

Never before have we seen such a strong line up for the long running major eventing competition in the world. Almost 150 riders wished to take part and the leading 85 horses on recent form have been accepted. The remainder of these have been put on a waiting list and it is more than likely a few will at least get to run.

I have been very lucky to meet one contender; Oliver Townend

William Fox Pitt is a strong contender to pick up the Rolex Grand Slam with his string of five horses to choose from. 7 previous winners of the famous event include Mark Todd, Lucinda Fredericks, Paul Tapner, Mary King, Oliver Townend, William Fox Pitt and the only winner of the Rolex Grand Slam to date; Pippa Funnell.

I am sure I am not alone in hoping the rain starts to hold off so we can start to look forward to one of the biggest events on the British eventing calendar.

A full list of entrants can be found here and a full list of the waiting list can be found here. For all details of tickets and prices then please visit the main Badminton website: http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk

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