20 April 2011

Badminton: Plenty of Badminton coverage to be had even if you can't attend personally!



Can't make it to the UK this weekend but want to keep up with the action from Badminton?  Well you're in luck.  There will be ample opportunity to watch or keep up  even if you're not lucky enough to be there in person!

Badminton organizers have arranged some great coverage for those who must stay home this weekend.  Therefore, we've gathered together some information and links to make it easier to get your vicarious Badminton buzz on!

We will be adding photos and information to Eventing Day throughout the competition so check back. ~ ed

The Badminton Competition Schedule can be found here:  http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/visitor_information/provisional_timetable_2010.aspx

Badminton Entry information can be found here: http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/horses__riders/entries_2011.aspx

Some interesting and fun photos of 2011 competition preparations may be found here:  http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/latest_news/2011_photos/event_week.aspx

Live scoring and results of Badminton Horse Trials will be posted here under the results tab, found on the Badminton Home Page  

(Still checking this one) Badminton Horse Trials will offer LIVE XC streaming video on Sunday April 24.  The competition, which begins at 12 noon GMT, and can be viewed here:   http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/tv.aspx.

If you're using a MAC (PC or Pad) and can't get the radio feed to work, click here for the solution to your troubles:  http://www.eventingday.com/2011/04/having-trouble-with-badders-radio-on.html

Horse & Hound will be offering their live interactive coverage this year. It is not live streaming but it will be offering live commentary, timely news and information. You can sign up for a coverage reminder here:  http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/competitionnews/391/306883.html

For those lucky enough to be in the UK, The BBC will be offering live coverage all week as follows:

Sunday 2nd May  11am – 5pm   Cross Country live on Red Button
Monday 3rd May  12.35 pm – 2.15 pm BBC 2 – Cross Country Highlights
      5.55pm – 6.30pm BBC 2 – Show Jumping  

Going to be on the road or away from home?  No worries.  You can still keep up with the official i-Phone app for Badminton!  Get it here:  http://blog.badminton-horse.co.uk/2011/04/badminton-2011-theres-app-for-that.html


The Badminton Horse Trials Website will be offering plenty of coverage as well -- so check back with them throughout the weekend.

Want to see the XC course prior to the event?  View the interactive virtual fly through here:  http://www.badminton-horse.co.uk/the_course/2011_course.aspx

Or watch a course walk video below:



William Fox Pitt and Mary King share their Pre-Badminton thoughts during this BHT video:





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