BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS • 1992 COMPETITION • PART 2

THE 1993 COMPETITION - PART TWO - Situated about 100 miles west of London, Badminton is a 5 star Equestrian event, and one of only 6 such events in the world. Badminton is the oldest, originating in 1949, and is generally regarded as the most prestigious event.
Badminton Horse Trials is one of the toughest and most exciting equestrian events – the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar. Horses and riders compete over 4 days, each day consisting of a different discipline. The 1st competition is a dressage test, demonstrating Obedience, Discipline, Accuracy and Elegance. Next, they need to prove their fitness, athleticism and stamina by tackling a 4 mile cross country course jumping solid man-made and natural obstacles within a set time. Lastly, the competitors must complete a course of show jumps designed to test their agility and accuracy, again within a given time, to demonstrate soundness and the ability to recover. JOIN US... as we travel back in time to present some of the most thrilling moments of the Badminton Horse Trials in England.