Badminton Horse Trials at 75

The 10th Duke of Beaufort founded Badminton Horse Trials in 1949 to improve British riders' Olympic preparation, and it has since become the world's oldest and most prestigious horse trials. The cross-country course is a spectacle that draws thousands of spectators and is an imposing challenge for riders. This book celebrates riders and their horses, from Sheila Willcox's hattrick in the 1950s to Mark Todd's comeback win.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2024
Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd

The 10th Duke of Beaufort founded the Badminton Horse Trials in 1949 with the aim of improving British riders' preparation for the Olympic Games following a disappointing performance the previous year. The event has since become the world's oldest and most prestigious horse trials, captivating riders worldwide and celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary in 2024. Badminton remains an Olympic proving ground, where dreams can be made or shattered, and where every rider aspires to win. The cross-country course, which attracts thousands of spectators, remains the centerpiece of the event and presents a formidable challenge for riders of all levels, regardless of their experience. In an egalitarian sport where men and women compete on equal terms and amateurs can compete against Olympic gold medallists, the cross-country course is a true test of skill and endurance. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the riders and their horses who have made history at Badminton, from Sheila Willcox's three consecutive victories in the 1950s to New Zealander Mark Todd's triumphant return to the sport three decades after his first win. It also highlights the golden era of Richard Meade, Captain Mark Phillips, Lucinda Green, and Princess Anne, as well as the twenty-first-century heroes and heroines, including William Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, Andrew Nicholson, Michael Jung, Oliver Townend, and Rosalind Canter.

Dimension: 210 x 270 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910016480