Championship riders join professional voices on Badminton commentary team

Championship and five-star riders and experienced professional commentators come together to make up the team of Mars Badminton Horse Trials commentators for next week’s event (8-12 May).

John Kyle, who has commentated at three Olympics and been a lynchpin of Badminton TV from its inception, will again lead the commentary on this paid-for streaming platform, which is the only way to see all the action. He will be joined by guest commentators, including 2021 European champion Nicola Wilson.

On Saturday morning, Nicole Brown – a commentator who is also known for hosting the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast – will front a new “Welcome to Cross-Country Day” show setting the scene for the day, with guests including former Badminton winner Piggy March, Austin O’Connor (who impressed in this phase last year with Colorado Blue) and course-designer Eric Winter.

The BBC’s highlights coverage on Sunday will be led by familiar faces in Clare Balding and Nick Luck, plus Olympic eventing medallist Tina Cook.

Badminton Horse Trials commentators: radio

For those listening on Radio Badminton, Sam Lloyd and Joe Thoenes will anchor the coverage. Grand prix dressage rider Bobby Hayler Wright and top judge Christian Landolt will provide insight on the first phase.

Ben Way will once again interview riders for Radio Badminton and Ginny Howe will be the roving reporter. Fellow five-star riders Matt Heath, Daisy Berkeley and Nick Gauntlett will also add their analysis.

How to watch Badminton Horse Trials

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