With the final Mitsubishi Motors-sponsored Badminton Horse Trials behind us (1-5 May 2019), we dig deep into the photo archives to enjoy some of the most memorable moments when competitors have jumped Mitsubishi-themed fences at the event. The company’s record 28 years of sponsorship has definitely seen some incredible achievements written into the eventing history books…
1. Mary King on King William on the way to winning in 1992
2. Tina Cook in front of Badminton House in 1992
Badminton Horse Trials, 1992
Kristina Gifford
(Image credit: Kit Houghton)
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3. 1998 winners Chris Bartle and Word Perfect II jump into The Lake
Badminton Horse Trials, 1998
Chris Bartle GBR riding Word Perfect II
(Image credit: Kit Houghton)
4. Ian Stark riding Jaybee en-route to winning in 1999
Ian Stark riding Jaybee - Winners in 1999
(Image credit: Kit Houghton)
5. Mary King riding Star Appeal on her way to another Badminton win in 2000
Badminton Horse Trials, 2000
Mary King GBR riding Star Appeal
(Image credit: Kit Houghton)
6. Vaughn Jefferis from New Zealand riding Bounce at the Mitsubishi pick-ups in 1997
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Vaughn Jefferis (NZL) riding Bounce a the Mitsubishi Pick-Ups
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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.
