Top riders, judges and professionals combine to provide Badminton commentary
Professional voices and top riders and judges will once again combine as the Mars Badminton Horse Trials commentators to bring viewers, listeners and spectators all the action this week (6-10 May).
Commentators on Badminton TV
Four-time Olympic commentator John Kyle will anchor the Badminton TV coverage, with guests throughout the week including British eventing medallists Tina Cook and Nicola Wilson, as well as New Zealand championship rider Lucy Jackson.
Commentators on BBC Badminton coverage
The Badminton Horse Trials BBC highlights programme, on BBC2 at 1.45pm on Sunday 10 May, will be fronted by familiar faces and voices in Nick Luck, Clare Balding and Tina Cook.
Commentators on Radio Badminton
Over on Radio Badminton, which can this year be accessed by signing up for a £4.99 Badminton Plus membership on the Badminton app, the presenters are Jo Thoenes and Sam Lloyd. Broadcasting starts at midday today (6 May).
The Badminton Horse Trials commentators for dressage on Radio Badminton are grand prix dressage rider Bobby Hayler Wright and leading judge Christian de Coulon (formerly Landolt).
For the cross-country and showjumping phases, listeners will hear from five-star riders Matt Heath, Daisy Berkeley and Nick Gauntlett, while more five-star riders will supply the mixed zone interviews in Ben Way and fill the roving reporter role in Ginny Howe.
On-site commentary at Badminton Horse Trials
The on-site commentary team consists of Roly Rickord, Tadgh Ryan, Hugh Lochore and Spike Milligan.
How to watch and listen to Badminton Horse Trials
To watch Badminton Horse Trials live or via catch up, including the trot-ups, from the comfort of your home anywhere in the world, you need a 2026 Badminton TV Pass. Badminton TV is once again powered by ClipMyHorse.TV, but you do not need a full ClipMyHorse.TV subscription to watch – you can just subscribe to Badminton TV for £22.99. Go to badminton-horse.tv to sign up. If you are already a ClipMyHorse.TV premium member, Badminton TV is included in your subscription. Also check out the Badminton app, which provides free live results and much more this year. Sign up for Badminton Plus membership for £4.99 to access the live Radio Badminton broadcast and receive exclusive offers from on-site exhibitors. Search for Badminton Horse Trials in your app store.
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