Who won Badminton Horse Trials 2008?
Nicolas Touzaint
Winners
| Year | Rider | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nicolas Touzaint (FRA) | Hildago de L’Ile |
| 2009 | Oliver Townend (GBR) | Flint Curtis |
| 2010 | Paul Tapner (AUS) | Inonothing |
| 2011 | Mark Todd (NZL) | NZB Land Vision |
Who won Burghley Horse Trials 2017?
Oliver Townend
An emotional Oliver Townend clinched his second Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials title yesterday (Sunday 3 September 2017), this time aboard the exciting 10-year-old Ballaghmor Class. Take a look at how the Yorkshireman did it…
What year did Princess Anne win Burghley?
1971
His trainer was Alison Oliver. On 27 March 1971, the gelding threw the Princess Royal. He won Gold at the European three-day eventing championships, in Burghley with Princess Anne on 4 September 1971, and finished fifth at the Badminton Horse Trials in the same year.
Where is Burghley House in the UK?
Burghley is located in the ancient Soke of Peterborough, once a part of Northamptonshire but now for ceremonial purposes in Cambridgeshire; for planning and other municipal functions the house is in the Peterborough unitary authority.
How long is Burghley Horse Trials?
three-day
The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is an annual three-day event held at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, currently in early September.
Why did Princess Anne give up riding?
Anne’s ambitions were nearly derailed once again when an April 1976 crash left her with a hairline fracture of the vertebrae, but she endured intensive rehabilitation to become the first royal to earn selection to the British Olympic team.
Did Princess Anne win an Olympic medal?
She became a respected equestrian, winning one gold medal in 1971 and two silver medals in 1975 at the European Eventing Championships. In 1976, she became the first member of the British royal family to have competed in the Olympic Games….Anne, Princess Royal.
| Anne | |
|---|---|
| Education | Benenden School |
| Sports career |
How many people have won the eventing Grand Slam?
Pippa Funnell in 2003 and Michael Jung in 2016, are the only riders to have achieved the Grand Slam since its inception in 1999. To win the Grand Slam, a rider must consecutively win all three events, although they are permitted to ride different horses in each competition.
Is Burghley 2020 Cancelled?
It is with great disappointment and sadness that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials due to the coronavirus outbreak. It is the first time since the Event’s inception in 1961 that we have had to cancel.
How old is Burghleyhouse?
434c. 1587
Burghley House/Age
Is Burghley Horse Trials 2020 Cancelled?
Did Princess and fall off a horse?
The fall happened when she was competing in the eventing category in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, when she fell off her horse. The Princess Royal got back on her horse and completed the course but admitted afterwards she did not remember any of it.
Does Queen Elizabeth like horses?
From an early age, Queen Elizabeth II has had a keen interest in horses. Into her reign, this has developed into one of her main leisure time activities with a particular emphasis on the breeding of thoroughbreds for horse racing.
