Overview
- The 78th edition is under way at the Duke of Beaufort’s estate in South Gloucestershire as the five-day meet returns to its full format.
- Eventing’s top tier spans dressage, cross-country and showjumping in a single contest often likened to a triathlon for horse and rider.
- Reigning champion Ros Canter defends her title, while leading contender Oliver Townend withdrew in early May according to current coverage.
- Most action streams on Badminton TV via ClipMyHorse.TV for a fee, with BBC Two carrying highlights and the live showjumping finale.
- Organisers tout a £125,000 prize pot and expect large crowds over the week, continuing a tradition that dates back to Badminton’s 1949 start.