Is there a USA version of the Badminton Grassroots event in the UK? BN/N height (ish), popular, big event. Looking for a good goal that isn’t the Kentucky 5* as that is well out of range!
Badminton Grassroots is a Championship. Eligible riders compete at normal BE90 and BE100 classes (the main body of British Eventing by the participation numbers) at Events across the nation and then qualified riders progress to Regional Finals held up and down the country in the summer/fall before Badminton. The top combinations then have their championship at Badminton in the spring. It is inclusive: at those levels a good horse or pony of any shape, size or breed can do very well. If anyone is thinking of attending Badminton 5* then include an extra day or two and watch the Grassroots first. It has a wonderful and special atmosphere as almost everyone involved is probably fulfilling lifetime dreams.
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I’d encourage you to consider a long format event at your level of choice. There are several all across the country. They are awesome!
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