Badminton Horse Trials 2021 cancelled: ‘Everyone is desperately disappointed’

Badminton Horse Trials 2021, which was due to run 5-9 May, has been cancelled.

The event was due to be held behind closed doors with no spectators, but today’s statement from the event said:

“Despite the encouraging Government announcements and rollout of the vaccine, the situation still remains fragile and unpredictable at this time.

“Following consultation between Badminton, Public Health England and South Gloucestershire Council it has been deemed that due to the scale and location of the horse trials, it is not possible to secure the surrounding area in the proximity of the event site.

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Article written by: Pippa Roome