Badminton Horse Trials 2024: First Horse Inspection Results
BADMINTON, Gloucestershire, England – The first horse inspection for the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*-L has concluded, revealing changes to the lineup ahead of the competition.
Key Withdrawals and Eliminations
Luc Château’s mount, Viens du Mont, and Georgia Bartlett‘s Spano de Nazca were not accepted during the inspection. Additionally, Ben Hobday ultimately chose not to present Shadow Man, his Olympic silver-medal-winning partner from the previous summer with Christopher Burton.
French Contingent Ready to Compete
gaspard Maksud, riding Zaragoza, and Arthur Marx, aboard Church’Ile, successfully passed the inspection and are confirmed to start the competition, representing France.
Watch Live
The entirety of the Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*-L will be broadcast on ClipMyHorse.tv.
What factors might lead to a horse being deemed “unfit to compete” during the horse inspection?
Badminton Horse Trials 2024: First Horse Inspection Results
BADMINTON, Gloucestershire, England – The first horse inspection for the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*-L has concluded, revealing changes to the lineup ahead of the competition.
Key Withdrawals and Eliminations
Luc Château’s mount, Viens du Mont, and Georgia Bartlett’s Spano de Nazca were not accepted during the inspection. Additionally, Ben Hobday ultimately chose not to present Shadow Man, his olympic silver-medal-winning partner from the previous summer with Christopher Burton.
French Contingent Ready to Compete
gaspard Maksud, riding Zaragoza, and Arthur Marx, aboard Church’Ile, successfully passed the inspection and are confirmed to start the competition, representing France.
Watch Live
The entirety of the Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*-L will be broadcast on ClipMyHorse.tv.
Q&A: Badminton Horse Trials – First Inspection
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What happens at a horse inspection?
It’s a crucial pre-competition event. Horses are presented to a panel of judges who assess their soundness and fitness to compete. They walk and trot on a hard surface to check for any lameness or issues.
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Why were some horses not accepted?
Viens du Mont and Spano de Nazca were deemed unfit to compete. this can be due to lameness, injury, or other health concerns. Horse welfare is paramount!
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what does it mean if a rider “doesn’t present” a horse?
Ben Hobday chose *not* to present shadow Man, likely due to a change in plans or the horse’s fitness. This is different from being eliminated at inspection.
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Who is Christopher Burton?
Christopher Burton is a celebrated Australian eventing rider who won a silver medal with Shadow Man at the Olympic Games.
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How can I watch the Badminton Horse Trials?
Catch all the action live on ClipMyHorse.tv! It’s a fantastic way to see eventing’s best in action.
The first inspection sets the stage! Now, it’s all eyes on the cross-country, show jumping, and dressage to see who will claim victory at Badminton. Don’t miss a moment – watch it all live!
