81 riders from six Nations set out on the long road to glory over the 4 days of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials but few would have had an inkling how treacherous that road would be.
This was a great Badminton; the standard of dressage was widely regarded as the best ever and you could throw a blanket over the first dozen riders after the first phase with 2006 winner Andrew Hoy (Aus) and the now 17 year old Moon Fleet leading the way.
The dramas though were yet to come over Hugh Thomas's 6374 metre cross country course. After the problems in 2007 with the ground, a good deal of work had been done during the year to ensure the best possible going and the competitors could not have been more complimentary. However one by one great riders were found out with the problems spread all around the course. One fancied combination after another were caught out by the technical questions asked and by the relentlessly demanding nature of the course but not the reigning European Champion Nicholas Touzaint. He showed why he is a champion as he repelled all comers both across country and in the thrilling showjumping final. Witness his jubilation when he realises he has won one of the most prestigious 3 day events in the world, The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2008.
This DVD shows the leading dressage test in full plus other dressage highlights, comprehensive cross country coverage and the best of the showjumping.
Approx running time 100 mins.
NTSC Format
Also suitable for North American and Canadian DVD players.