It's Badminton time again!

This bank holiday weekend why not pull on some country boots and take the family down to Badminton Horse Trials over Easter?

Running over the bank holiday weekend from 21st – 25th April, the Friday and Saturday will hold the Dressage phase with Sunday being dedicated to the Cross Country Phase. Monday will hold the show jumping day, the finale of the whole event. Top class riders from all over the world will attend the 4 star 3-day-event along with top British riders such as Oliver Townend, William Fox-Pitt and Mary King.

Eventing is a competition designed to test horses over three different phases. The Dressage phase tests a horse’s obedience and elegance, while the cross country phase tests fitness and athleticism over a 4 mile course, jumping natural and man made obstacles. Lastly, the show jumping tests agility, control and fitness after a long 3 days.

However, it’s not all just the thrills and spills of Badmintons competitors, being home to the famous shopping village, it provides a huge range of equestrian clothing for you and everything you need for your horse with a big selection of brands; you can browse for hours!

If you can’t get down to Badminton this weekend, don’t worry as Sunday’s Cross Country and Monday’s Show jumping will be broadcast on BBC. Sunday will be broadcast from 11.50am – 5.45pm and Monday 1.00pm – 3.00pm.