The MARS Badminton Horse Trials takes place at the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire (home of The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort).  Badminton is the home of the longest running Horse Trials in Great Braitain, attracts the very best equine athletes and offers visitors a great time for all the family (including dogs!).  Badminton International is one of the most exicitng equestrian events - arguably the pinnacle of the worldwide horse trials calendar.  The Event is 5 star, the higest star, the highest grade and one of the only 7 such events in the world.  The LeMieux Grassroots Championships takes place on Wednesday 7th May.  This competition is the finals for BE100 and BE90 amateur riders and adds a further dimension to the Event.

Visitors return every year to experience the festival like feeling of this world class event within Badminton’s parkland.  The cross-country day (Saturday) at Badminton attracts crowds of…