McEwen and JL Dublin Lead After Day One Dressage at Badminton Horse trials
Tom McEwen and JL Dublin delivered a stellar dressage performance on the first day of the Badminton Horse Trials, a prestigious CCI 5*-L event held in Great Britain. Their score of 22.4 penalties placed them at the top of the leaderboard after dressage.
British Riders Dominate Early Standings
McEwen and his 14-year-old gelding lead a strong contingent of British riders.Emily King, riding Valmy Biats, is currently in second place with 27.3 penalties. Tom Woodward and Low Moor Lucky are close behind in third, with a score of 27.9.
French Rider Gaspard maksud Holds Tenth Position
Gaspard Maksud, representing France, secured tenth place riding Zaragoza, with a score of 30.7. Arthur Marx, also from france, and Church’Île are currently in twenty-eighth position with 37.3 penalties.
Looking ahead: Cross-Country and Show Jumping
The competition intensifies with the cross-country and show jumping phases. All phases of the Badminton Horse Trials are being broadcast live.
What is the meaning of being a CCI 5*-L event, and how does that differ from other equestrian competitions?
McEwen and JL Dublin Lead After day One Dressage at Badminton Horse trials
Tom McEwen and JL dublin delivered a stellar dressage performance on the first day of the Badminton Horse Trials, a prestigious CCI 5*-L event held in Great Britain. Their score of 22.4 penalties placed them at the top of the leaderboard after dressage.
British riders Dominate Early Standings
McEwen and his 14-year-old gelding lead a strong contingent of British riders.Emily King, riding valmy Biats, is currently in second place with 27.3 penalties. Tom Woodward and Low Moor Lucky are close behind in third, with a score of 27.9.
French Rider Gaspard maksud Holds Tenth Position
gaspard Maksud, representing France, secured tenth place riding Zaragoza, with a score of 30.7. Arthur Marx, also from france, and Church’Île are currently in twenty-eighth position with 37.3 penalties.
Looking ahead: Cross-Country and Show Jumping
The competition intensifies with the cross-country and show jumping phases. All phases of the Badminton Horse Trials are being broadcast live.
Q&A: Badminton Horse Trials Day One
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What is the Badminton Horse trials?
its one of the world’s most challenging and prestigious equestrian events, a CCI 5*-L (five-star long format) competition, testing horse and rider across dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
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What does CCI 5*-L mean?
CCI stands for Concours Complet International, meaning “International Complete Competition.” The “5*” signifies the highest level of difficulty, and “L” denotes the long format, which includes a longer cross-country course.
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Who is Tom McEwen?
Tom McEwen is a British rider who,along with his horse JL Dublin,currently leads the dressage at Badminton. He’s a highly decorated rider with a history of success in eventing.
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What happens after dressage?
The competition moves to the cross-country phase, considered the most demanding, followed by show jumping. The lowest combined score across all three phases wins.
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How are the scores calculated?
Penalties are awarded in each phase.In dressage, penalties are based on judges’ scores. Cross-country penalties are accrued for jumping errors and exceeding the optimum time. Show jumping penalties come from knocking down fences or exceeding the time allowed. The lowest total penalties wins.
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Where can I watch the Badminton Horse Trials?
The article mentions that all phases are being broadcast live.Check the event’s official website or equestrian sports channels for broadcast information.
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What makes Badminton so special?
The event attracts the world’s top riders and horses. The demanding cross-country course and the overall prestige of the competition make it a highlight in the equestrian calendar. Fun fact: Badminton is held on the grounds of Badminton House, the ancestral home of the Duke of Beaufort.
Stay tuned for the thrilling cross-country and show jumping phases to see who will take home the title at the badminton Horse Trials!
