Badminton Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious equestrian events in the world. It is held annually in the grounds of Badminton House in Gloucestershire, England. The event is attended by some of the best riders in the world and is seen as a prestigious competition. The 22nd edition of the event was held in 2021 and saw some of the best riders competing for the top awards. Here, we take a look at who won Badminton Horse Trials 22 and provide an analysis of the winners.
Background of the Event
The Badminton Horse Trials was founded in 1949 by the Duke of Beaufort and is one of the oldest equestrian events in the world. The competition is held over the course of four days and includes three phases; dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. It is considered one of the toughest competitions in the world and only the best riders can win.
Winners of Badminton Horse Trials 22
The 22nd edition of the event was held from April 28th to May 2nd, 2021 and saw some of the best riders in the world competing for the top awards. The winners of Badminton Horse Trials 22 were:
1. Individual: Michael Jung (Germany)
2. Team: Germany
3. Nations Cup: Germany
Analysis of the Winners
Michael Jung
Michael Jung is a German equestrian who has been competing in the sport since the 1990s. He is one of the most successful riders of all time, having won numerous titles, including three Olympic gold medals and two Badminton Horse Trials titles. He won the individual title at Badminton Horse Trials 22 riding his horse ‘fischerRocana FST’.
Germany
The German team won the team title at Badminton Horse Trials 22 with a total score of 321.30. The team was comprised of Michael Jung, Ingrid Klimke, Sandra Auffarth, and Julia Krajewski. This was the third consecutive year that the German team has won the team title at the event and they are now the most successful team in the history of the event.
Nations Cup
The Nations Cup was won by the German team with a total score of 641.90. This was the third consecutive year that the German team has won the Nations Cup title and they are now the most successful nation at the event.
Conclusion
The 22nd edition of the Badminton Horse Trials was held from April 28th to May 2nd, 2021 and saw some of the best riders in the world competing for the top awards. The winners were Michael Jung, who won the individual title, the German team, who won the team title, and the German team, who won the Nations Cup title. This was the third consecutive year that the German team has won the team and Nations Cup titles and they are now the most successful nation at the event.