*Title: "Cross Country Day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials: A Thrilling 5 Challenge Awaits"**
It’s time to tighten your bootstraps and double-check your heart meds: cross country day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials has arrived, and it promises to be a proper 5* test from start to finish. The first rider sets out at 6:00 a.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. BST, and you can catch every thrilling moment of it via the ClipMyHorse.TV live stream.
Course designer Eric Winter has once again delivered a masterclass in modern course design philosophy, drawing on a year of “philosophy walks,” build tweaks, and brush fluffing to produce a course that’s every bit as beautiful as it is challenging. Expect a bold trip to the Lake early on, stamina tests aplenty, and a whopping 6847 meters of intense decision-making, all packed into a track that Eric openly describes as “designed for sunshine.”
It’s fast ground — but not too fast, thanks to five weeks of careful watering — and with nearly twelve minutes on the clock, riders will need to ration their gallop, ride smart, and hope their horses are feeling as game as they are.
Get the kettle on, settle in, and follow along with EN’s live blog and full coverage throughout the day — it’s going to be a wild ride.
Major International Events
MARS Badminton Horse Trials: [Website] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream] [XC Maps] [EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Tryon International Three-Day Event (NC): [Website] [Timetable] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Galway Downs Spring H.T. and Preliminary Challenge (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
River Glen Spring H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Unionville May H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Majestic Oaks Ocala H.T. (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Queeny Park H.T. (MO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Hitching Post Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
- Kentucky First-Time Five-Star Superstars
- Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Reframing Isn’t About Hanging Pictures
- A Mother’s Day Tribute To Reluctant Horse Moms
- Throwback Thursday: 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Team Lived A Dream At Santa Anita
- Leadership By High Standards
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
For more than 150 years, Mattes has set the gold standard in sheepskin products trusted by professionals, amateurs, and equine scientists alike. Why? Because authentic sheepskin offers unbeatable comfort, breathability, and protection against rubs—your horse will feel the difference.
From pads to girths and beyond, Mattes gear is meticulously designed to support your horse’s wellbeing.
Ready to make it your own? Explore the Mattes custom configurator and design your dream pad over at World Equestrian Brands.
Video Break
Without friends, the sport is a lot more lonely. Listen in to some lifelong friends recounting their tales at Badminton earlier this week.
![*Title: "Cross Country Day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials: A Thrilling 5 Challenge Awaits"**
It’s time to tighten your bootstraps and double-check your heart meds: cross country day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials has arrived, and it promises to be a proper 5* test from start to finish. The first rider sets out at 6:00 a.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. BST, and you can catch every thrilling moment of it via the ClipMyHorse.TV live stream.
Course designer Eric Winter has once again delivered a masterclass in modern course design philosophy, drawing on a year of “philosophy walks,” build tweaks, and brush fluffing to produce a course that’s every bit as beautiful as it is challenging. Expect a bold trip to the Lake early on, stamina tests aplenty, and a whopping 6847 meters of intense decision-making, all packed into a track that Eric openly describes as “designed for sunshine.”
It’s fast ground — but not too fast, thanks to five weeks of careful watering — and with nearly twelve minutes on the clock, riders will need to ration their gallop, ride smart, and hope their horses are feeling as game as they are.
Get the kettle on, settle in, and follow along with EN’s live blog and full coverage throughout the day — it’s going to be a wild ride.
Major International Events
MARS Badminton Horse Trials: [Website] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream] [XC Maps] [EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Tryon International Three-Day Event (NC): [Website] [Timetable] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Galway Downs Spring H.T. and Preliminary Challenge (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
River Glen Spring H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Unionville May H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Majestic Oaks Ocala H.T. (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Queeny Park H.T. (MO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Hitching Post Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
Kentucky First-Time Five-Star Superstars
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Reframing Isn’t About Hanging Pictures
A Mother’s Day Tribute To Reluctant Horse Moms
Throwback Thursday: 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Team Lived A Dream At Santa Anita
Leadership By High Standards
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
For more than 150 years, Mattes has set the gold standard in sheepskin products trusted by professionals, amateurs, and equine scientists alike. Why? Because authentic sheepskin offers unbeatable comfort, breathability, and protection against rubs—your horse will feel the difference.
From pads to girths and beyond, Mattes gear is meticulously designed to support your horse’s wellbeing.
Ready to make it your own? Explore the Mattes custom configurator and design your dream pad over at World Equestrian Brands.
Video Break
Without friends, the sport is a lot more lonely. Listen in to some lifelong friends recounting their tales at Badminton earlier this week.](https://i2.wp.com/assets.eventingnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05184621/IMG_3918.jpg?w=696&resize=696,0&ssl=1 "*Title: \"Cross Country Day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials: A Thrilling 5 Challenge Awaits\"**
It’s time to tighten your bootstraps and double-check your heart meds: cross country day at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials has arrived, and it promises to be a proper 5* test from start to finish. The first rider sets out at 6:00 a.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. BST, and you can catch every thrilling moment of it via the ClipMyHorse.TV live stream.
Course designer Eric Winter has once again delivered a masterclass in modern course design philosophy, drawing on a year of “philosophy walks,” build tweaks, and brush fluffing to produce a course that’s every bit as beautiful as it is challenging. Expect a bold trip to the Lake early on, stamina tests aplenty, and a whopping 6847 meters of intense decision-making, all packed into a track that Eric openly describes as “designed for sunshine.”
It’s fast ground — but not too fast, thanks to five weeks of careful watering — and with nearly twelve minutes on the clock, riders will need to ration their gallop, ride smart, and hope their horses are feeling as game as they are.
Get the kettle on, settle in, and follow along with EN’s live blog and full coverage throughout the day — it’s going to be a wild ride.
Major International Events
MARS Badminton Horse Trials: [Website] [Entries] [Timetable] [Timing & Scoring] [Live Stream] [XC Maps] [EN’s Coverage]
U.S. Weekend Preview
Tryon International Three-Day Event (NC): [Website] [Timetable] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Galway Downs Spring H.T. and Preliminary Challenge (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
River Glen Spring H.T. (TN): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Unionville May H.T. (PA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Majestic Oaks Ocala H.T. (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Queeny Park H.T. (MO): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Hitching Post Farm H.T. (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
Kentucky First-Time Five-Star Superstars
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Reframing Isn’t About Hanging Pictures
A Mother’s Day Tribute To Reluctant Horse Moms
Throwback Thursday: 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Team Lived A Dream At Santa Anita
Leadership By High Standards
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
For more than 150 years, Mattes has set the gold standard in sheepskin products trusted by professionals, amateurs, and equine scientists alike. Why? Because authentic sheepskin offers unbeatable comfort, breathability, and protection against rubs—your horse will feel the difference.
From pads to girths and beyond, Mattes gear is meticulously designed to support your horse’s wellbeing.
Ready to make it your own? Explore the Mattes custom configurator and design your dream pad over at World Equestrian Brands.
Video Break
Without friends, the sport is a lot more lonely. Listen in to some lifelong friends recounting their tales at Badminton earlier this week.")
