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Title: Expert Commentary Lineup for the 2024 Badminton Horse Trials Announced

The Mars Badminton Horse Trials commentators for this week’s event (7-11 May) will mix professionals in the industry with the expertise of top riders and judges.

John Kyle, a four-time Olympic commentator, will lead the on-air team for Badminton TV again. He will be joined by 2021 European champion and Olympic medallist Nicola Wilson, as well as other guests during the week. Badminton TV is the only way to watch all the live action.

The BBC highlights programme, on BBC2 at 1.45pm on Sunday, 11 May, will be fronted by popular broadcaster Nick Luck and multi-medallist Tina Cook.

The dressage commentary for Radio Badminton will be provided by grand prix dressage rider Bobby Hayler Wright and leading judge Christian de Coulon (formerly Landolt).

The experienced Badminton Horse Trials commentators on-site, who you will hear over the tannoy at the event, are Tadyg Ryan, Hugh Lochore, Spike Milligan, and Roly Rickord.

How to watch Badminton Horse Trials

If you want to watch the live action from Badminton Horse Trials from the comfort of your home, wherever you are in the world, you will need to subscribe to Badminton TV. This year, Badminton TV has teamed up with ClipMyHorse.TV, but you do not need a full ClipMyHorse.TV subscription to watch Badminton – you can just subscribe to Badminton TV for £21.99. Go to clipmyhorse.tv/en_GB/badminton to subscribe or to activate your account as an existing Badminton TV subscriber. If you are already a ClipMyHorse.TV premium member, Badminton TV is included in your subscription. As part of Badminton TV, you can enjoy the documentary programme Legends and Legacy, a fly-on-the-wall insight into the 2024 event and preview of 2025.

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To ensure you keep up to date with all the breaking news, behind-the-scenes insight, and the best of the action throughout Badminton Horse Trials with no limits on how much you can read, subscribe to the Horse & Hound website from as little as £1 a week. Sign up now. And don’t miss our bumper 22-page magazine report on Badminton, including in-depth analysis and exclusive comments from top names, in the issue of Horse & Hound dated 15 May.

The Mars Badminton Horse Trials, taking place from May 7-11, will feature a diverse commentary team led by John Kyle, a seasoned Olympic commentator. He will be joined by notable figures such as 2021 European champion Nicola Wilson and other experts throughout the event. Viewers can catch all the live action exclusively on Badminton TV, which is available for a subscription fee of £21.99.

In addition to Badminton TV, the BBC will air a highlights program on May 11, hosted by Nick Luck and Tina Cook. For those interested in dressage, Radio Badminton will feature commentary from grand prix rider Bobby Hayler Wright and judge Christian de Coulon. On-site commentators include Tadyg Ryan, Hugh Lochore, Spike Milligan, and Roly Rickord, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the event.

To stay updated on the latest news and insights from the Badminton Horse Trials, fans can subscribe to the Horse & Hound website for as little as £1 a week. The upcoming issue of Horse & Hound, dated May 15, will include a detailed 22-page report on the event, featuring expert analysis and exclusive comments from top competitors.

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An elated Divyakriti said, "I am humbled by the top ranking, my aim is to continue to strive to improve my performance and give my best to try and win an Olympic medal for India at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028."

Divyakriti is currently based in the Netherlands and is training for the Asian Championship, 2025 in Thailand, Asian Games 2026, Japan, World Games, 2026 in Germany and Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles, USA. Post her Asian Games gold medal victory in 2023, Divyakriti has been performing consistently well at various international dressage competitions; she recently won an individual silver and bronze medal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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