British Social Season: MARS Badminton Horse Trials 2025 Photo Diary
The sun continues to shine down on the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort’s Gloucestershire estate as thousands of visitors flock to the 2025 MARS Badminton Horse Trials.
The Trot Up opened proceedings for this world-famous International Eventing competition in style on Wednesday afternoon. Huge crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the horses and riders, who were presenting themselves at the start of the competition.
Thursday and Friday have seen two impressive days of dressage take place, ahead of the Cross-Country and Showjumping phases that are happening over the weekend. There is excellent viewing from the Members’ Enclosure and tomorrow it will be possible to watch the riders tackle the imposing cross country course.
The atmosphere in the warmup arena for the dressage is tense, but competitors are very focused and enjoying the pleasant conditions. Britain’s Tom McEwen produced an outstanding performance to take the lead with JL Dublin as it currently stands. Ros Canter and Emily King are following close behind, but several world class competitors are still to come.
The shopping was particularly busy on Wednesday due to the Grass Roots Championships happening ahead of the main event.
Jade Holland Cooper was spotted speaking to queuing customers outside of her boutique and lots of the popup shops were doing a roaring trade. As pictured in our Badminton Horse Trials photo gallery, Holland Cooper is showcasing the spring/summer collection at this year’s event.
While Thursday seemed a little calmer, it is busy again today. Many people are toasting the end of the working week with a glass of champagne in the Pol Roger champagne tent, which has enviable views of Badminton House.
The Mars Badminton Horse Trials is a popular fixture in our renowned guide to the British Social Season and comes just before the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Easily accessible from London, it provides a stunning change of scene for those looking to enjoy a weekend away in the Cotswolds.
As you can see from our Badminton Horse Trials photo gallery, the event welcomes eventing fans from around the world and offers people the chance to enjoy top class sport, shopping, hospitality and socialising.
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Read our guide to the British Summer Social Season here: The Season: A Guide to the British Summer Social Season
