Sammi Birch and Finduss PFB. Image: Elli Birch/BootsandHooves Photography.

Two Aussies set to start at Badminton 2024

The 75th anniversary running of Badminton Horse Trials, set to take place from 8-12 May, looks to be an exciting competition with 90 entries from 11 nations entered – including 19 first timers.

“With many of the crowd’s favourite British riders, including Ros Canter, William Fox-Pitt, Piggy March and the USA’s Boyd Martin amongst the entries, it is sure to be a true 5* competition with the world’s best riders all going head-to-head to take the prestigious title,” said the event via a press release on Monday. It was of course Ros Canter who won the prestigious title last year with Lordships Graffalo.

Australians will be pleased to know we have two riders lining up in the CCI5*: Sammi Birch with Finduss PFB and Bill Levett with Huberthus AC.

Bill Levett and Huberthus AC. Image: Boots and Hooves Photography.

Equiratings have produced an incredible fact file of data and predictions to give further insight into this year’s runners and riders. Click here to read about who the favourites are, who is likely to be the quickest crossc ountry and who Equiratings predict to be in the top 10.

“With just six weeks to go, the countdown is truly on and we cannot wait to welcome both human and equine athletes from around the globe here to Badminton.”

View the acceptance list here.

Source: Badminton Horse Trials press release / edited by EQ Life

Published 26 March 2024.

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