Yep.
I’m in Central time zone. Dressage must be over for the day. Nothing on Badminton TV for replays yet. Need to set my alarm tomorrow.
it is next week isn’t it?
it is next week. I thought it was always right after Kentucky, but this year, no.
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Next week!
This week it was moved because it clashed with the Windsor Horse Show.
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Yeah, I didn’t look at the dates cuz it’s always the weekend after KY. I have a week to prepare!
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In effect, Badminton 2024 starts on Tuesday 7th May with the Voltaire Design Grassroots Championship, with the xc starting at 10.00 BST on Wednesday 8th. These are riders who have earned their place competing at multiple events over the previous 12 months. The xc courses run through the Park and the fences are often positioned close to the 5* jumps - which makes for an interesting comparison! Both courses run up beside the iconic lake and have a jump positioned in front of the house for maximum photo opportunities. There is always a wonderful atmosphere and each and every rider completes with an enormous grin to massive cheers from their supporters. They are frequently one horse owners who are achieving a dream. One year, the BE90 was won by a teenager on her New Forest pony. I recognized her, to congratulate her, because I swear she was still floating two inches above the ground two days later. She and her family and her pony were having such a a wonderful experience they had decided to stay for the full period. Other Eventers generously provided the extra hay and feed needed for the pony. It really is a grassroots Championship. The famous Badminton shopping village is open for business and the crowds are large but never as overwhelming as the Badminton XC day. The 5* course is open to walk and doesn’t have the crowds. So if you ever have the opportunity to attend Badminton HT in person, consider going one or two days earlier.
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Oliver has withdrawn Ballaghmor Class.
Just shared on Badminton’s Facebook page:
News from leading contender [Oliver Townend (Official)]
"Absolutely gutted to withdraw Ballaghmor Class from this week’s MARS Badminton Horse Trials. He had a abscess earlier in the season and consequently missed a couple of runs and gallops. This morning he went for his final gallop and with the 11.5 mins cross country course combined with the possible soft ground we don’t feel he’s at his normal 5* fitness right now. This is the first time in his career he’s missed a 5* and with the [ROLEX] Grand Slam of Eventing being at stake (for the 3rd time for me!) and Thomas’s record with 10 top-5 placings at 5*, 4 of which are from Badminton including twice 2nd place, and his 3 wins at Burghley and Kentucky, we really hoped he would finally get the Badminton trophy he so badly deserves.
He’s fit and well, and knowing his huge heart he’d give us his all, but it’s simply not in his best interest to run this week and his welfare is our top priority.
Thomas will be rerouted to plan B but for now we’d like to give a huge thanks to his owners, our sponsors and our team who are all equally gutted but support us to make this call to look after our superstar."
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Good on Ollie, sad for BC though. If anyone deserved to win Badders and the Grand Slam it was BC. Incredible horse.
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it looks like if I am reading the time tables, I won’t have to get up at 2am to watch the first jog! Looks like it is 4 :30pm in UK, 10:30 ish central time?
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I did not expect that news about Ballaghmor Class.
Surprised to see On Cue rerouted to badminton.
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Thought she’s withdrawn and Boyd has just the one?
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Per EN she’s still on the start list.
Per the live drawn order on the Badminton site, On Cue is withdrawn.
https://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/entries/2024
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Looks like it. I’m on stall rest so will be watching everything!
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Does anyone know if the jogs will be on FB/IG Live like Kentucky or if they’ll be on Badminton TV?
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I watched trot ups on BadmintonTV last year I’m almost certain
Badminton TV. And they do a very good job.
Excellent, thanks. I just subscribed so I don’t have to get out of bed to grab my CC to subscribe later for early morning rides 
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I think so, 11:30 AM for us Eastern Timers.
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Just read on H&H that HM the Queen will be in attendance at SJ on Sunday and will present the winner’s trophy! That’s super cool.
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