Young British rider Harry Mutch is among the latest Badminton Horse Trials withdrawals, for this week’s event presented by Mars Equestrian (4-8 May).
“I’m absolutely gutted to say I’ve had to withdraw from Badminton with HD Bronze today,” said Harry, 23. “After having the best prep we could’ve possibly had, unfortunately he came out yesterday morning not feeling himself. His health is the priority to us.”
Respected breeder and producer Susan Edwards died peacefully on 9 April, aged 91. Mrs Edwards was originally from Kent, and a non-equestrian family. She met horseman Charles in her 20s and the couple married. They had two children, Carl and the late Sarah, mother of Dan and Harry Skelton.
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Sarah has worked at an equestrian journalist and editor since 2004 and has held the position of Horse & Hound Editor-in-Chief since 2014. She has reported for Horse & Hound from major championships including Europeans and World Equestrian Games. She has co-written books on horses and horse sport including The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies. She has owned and ridden horses since 1993, and worked for and trained with Olympic gold medallist event rider Leslie Law prior to going to university. While studying for a BSc at London School of Economics Sarah also worked for top British dressage rider Louise Spate.
