A tough showjumping track proved incredibly influential on the final day of the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials with New Zealand’s Caroline Powell taking the win aboard Greenacres Special Cavalier after clocking one of just three clear showjumping rounds inside the time.
Sunday’s news from Badminton Horse Trials 2024
Caroline Powell’s outstanding performance propelled her and her wonderful mare from sixth after cross-country up into top spot.
Five-star first-timer Lucy Latta moved up to the runner-up slot on her wonderful gelding, RCA Patron Saint, having been 64th after dressage.
Alex Bragg and Quindiva were another combination to benefit from a rare double jumping clear, moving up from 51st after the dressage into eventual third.
Following his 26th Badminton completion, William Fox-Pitt made an important announcement regarding his future eventing career.
Bubby Upton fought back courageously from an injury that nearly ended her eventing career last year.
The sun shone on the final horse inspection, at which 39 horses were presented.
Badminton Horse Trials course-designer Eric Winter reflected on yesterday’s cross-country action.
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