Badminton Horse Trials announces 2022 Prize money and it's not to be sniffed at

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With the entries for the 2022 Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian, opening this week, the organisers are delighted to confirm that the prize fund remains the highest in the sport of eventing at £360,750 (approx $490k US, $678k Aus and €432k).

The winner will take home a First Prize of £100,000, with the remaining prize fund being spread across those that are placed.

Event Director Jane Tuckwell commented “We are delighted to be able to maintain the level of prize money, which as well as rewarding the winning owner, recognises those owners whose horses finish at least in the top 20.”

“It’s so thrilling to have Badminton back in real sight again and greatly appreciated by riders that the organisers have managed to find this high level of prize-money, as befits such a prestigious occasion,” said Olympic gold medallist Laura Collett MBE.

"Watch out for Mars bars getting smaller....." commented well known German Wire Haired Pointer Boris Robinson. NB dogs are not allowed chocolate.

"Mars bars may well get smaller!"
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Please note that Harveywetdog will not be able to video at Badminton 2022 as the organisers have taken the decision for 2022 to retain all of the broadcast rights ourselves and sell livestream / play on demand subscriptions via Badminton TV.