Badminton Horse Trials

Badminton Horse Trials is returning for a five-day event this May 2022, showcasing some of the best equestrian talent in the world.

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Enjoy displays of thrilling equestrian skills as riders compete in dressage, cross-country and show-jumping, with plenty of live entertainment, at Badminton Horse Trials 2022.
Enjoy displays of thrilling equestrian skills as riders compete in dressage, cross-country and show-jumping, with plenty of live entertainment, at Badminton Horse Trials 2022.

From Wednesday 4 until Sunday 8 May 2022, equine enthusiasts will be treated to five days of sporting excellence when Badminton Horse Trials returns to Gloucestershire.

Considered one of the world’s greatest equestrian events, the competition sees riders take on a variety of disciplines from show-jumping to dressage and cross-country.

First horse inspections will get underway on Wednesday 4 May 2022, with the next two days seeing riders take on the dressage arena. Cross-country will then follow-on Saturday 7 May 2022, finishing with the final horse inspection and show-jumping on Sunday 8 May 2022- including the anticipated awards ceremony.

Lovers of the sport will recognise a few star-studded names, such as Laura Tomlinson, who won team gold and individual bronze dressage medals at the London Olympic Games in 2012, who will be performing a dressage display in the main arena on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 May 2022.

What’s more, there are over 500 retailers in the vast shopping village.

Event

Badminton Horse Trials 2022

Venue

Badminton, GL9 1DF

Dates

Wednesday 4 to Sunday 8 May 2022

Times

From 9am until 5pm

Admission

Tickets cost from £16 to £42 and do not include car parking which costs £17. Children under the age of 12 go free.

Telephone

(01454) 218272

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