There is a treat ahead for competitors at the 2024 Mars Badminton Horse Trials and its more than a chocolate bar.
The organisers have announced that the total prize money fund for the event will rise to £425,000 - an increase of 12% on 2023. The winner will take home £117,600 with applicable increases down the line-up of places.
Badminton will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in an Olympic year, with the event likely to be a focus for selectors and some key riders aiming for Paris 2024. The first British CCI5* of the year will run from Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th May and priority booking for the event is now open with the general release of tickets starting on 10th January.
All tickets for the event must be purchased in advance – there will be no tickets available on the day at the gate.
'We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone—riders, owners, officials, spectators, sponsors, tradestand holders and contractors—to Badminton's big birthday,' said Event Director Jane Tuckwell. We are delighted to be able to increase the prize money across the board, as befits such a prestigious occasion.
We have some exciting plans to make this a really memorable occasion and are particularly delighted that it coincides with Mars's first event as title sponsor.'
