HORSE WORLD October 2021
Much ado about Bicton
As the pandemic wreaks havoc over the eventing calendar for the second year in a row, a much-loved venue in the South West is ensuring that British eventers and fans still get a five-star competition in 2021
Words: Tilly Berendt.
Photos: Hannah Cole
Nicola Wilson and JL Dublin, 2021 winners of the Bicton CCI4*-L
8 All about Bicton
Join in with the Bicton buzz – the very first limited edition CCI5* event. Set to go ahead in Burghley’s place this September, find out how you can be a part of the action, whether as a spectator, volunteer or glued to the TV at home!
There are certain horse shows that have become milestones in every equestrian’s diary. It’s not Christmas until you’ve been to Olympia, and summer doesn’t truly begin until you’ve quaffed a Pimms by the Hickstead Derby bank. For eventing fans, the spring and autumn calendars revolve around trips to Badminton and Burghley, where the crème de la crème of the sport meets the very best of horsey shopping (and an excuse for a jolly good get-together, too).