Throwback — Badminton first-timers: Imogen Murray — ‘this is actually happening!’

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IMOGEN MURRAY riding IVAR GOODEN during Cross Country phase of the CIC*** during the Bramham International Horse Trial in Bramham Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK on 13th June 2015
IMOGEN MURRAY riding IVAR GOODEN during Cross Country phase of the CIC*** during the Bramham International Horse Trial in Bramham Park, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK on 13th June 2015
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If it hadn’t been for the coronavirus outbreak, we would be gearing up for Badminton Horse Trials, which was due to take place this week (6—10 May). So instead we will take a few trips down memory lane. Here is the interview that was conducted with Imogen Murray before her first Badminton in 2017

Twenty-three-year-old Imogen Murray will be the youngest British rider competing at this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (3-7 May), but she’s relishing the challenge ahead.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.