BADHT2010_9659_l.jpgCongratulations

Paul Tapner

from all the FH&C Team.

Well done you.

And a special Thank You to our Team - Journalists, Assistants and the brilliant Photographer who's photos we shall be bringing you as soon as we have chosen which to use. There are hundreds........

 Thanks must also sincerely be said to the Riders who gave their time so willingly and spoke with us with no sign of distraction. And a special Thank You to Sue Benson who has kindly given us a Private Interview which we will be bringing you too.

Keep logging in to read the 'behind the scenes' interviews, comments and stories from Badminton 2010.

How did the French riders fair?

Well both Pascal and Benjamin can return home with honour. Pascal finished in a credible 25th place. Lowering a few show jumps towards the end of his round cost him dear. That said he rode Minos de Petra very well. Benjamin at only 24, overcame his first day nerves and finished in 30th position. Considering how many other experienced partnerships finished behind him he should be very proud of his achievement. Benjamin has been a great character throughout a somewhat cold and wet weekend and we look forward to supporting him in the future. A very promising and capable young rider for the future.

To read some of the chatter that took place over the Badminton weekend and feel part of the FH&C Team follow us...

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WATCH BADMINTON LIVE ON H&C TV

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In the lead at the end of the Dressage is Kai Ruder for Germany on Le Prince des Bois with a score of 33.8. Ruth Edge is lying second with Kristina Cook in third.

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Leader Board Shake Up Early on Day 2 of Dressage

 

there have been some smart dressage tests this morning on the second day of Dressage at Badminton Horse Trials, starting with James Robinson and Comanche, who were first into the arena. James is no stranger to Badminton....

 

 

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Ruth Edge Leads The Dressage

  

Ruth Edge leads after the first day of dressage at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. A typically polished first phase performance with Phil and Maureen Smith’s Two Thyme earned the current British open...

 

 

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vets_inspection_m.pngVets Inspection

You might be forgiven for thinking this (the Vets' Inspection) is a catwalk parade for horses and riders, but the serious side of this beauty parade is to ensure that horses entered for the event are considered 'sound' and fit.....

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Grassroots Championship gets underway

 

 

Before the main Badminton Horse Trials gets underway with the 1st inspection at 4PM, the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championship has already sprung into action with the Dressage. In true Badminton style the championship is enticing fierce.....

 

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Badminton is underway and the FH&C Team are here in person and reporting live. In amidst the Riders, the organisers and the fantastic equine horse althletes and the Badminton Village Bubble.

The weather is colder than us French Living souls are used to but the atmosphere and energy and friendly supportive people makes up for that. If you are here and you see an FH&C Umbrella then come over and introduce yourself.