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Bicton Arena International 5*

Coordinates: 50°39′58″N 3°19′28″W / 50.66611°N 3.32444°W / 50.66611; -3.32444
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50°39′58″N 3°19′28″W / 50.66611°N 3.32444°W / 50.66611; -3.32444

Gemma Tattersall riding Chilli Knight to victory at the event

The Bicton Arena International 5*, known for sponsorship reasons as the Chedington Bicton Park 5* Horse Trials was a CCI 5* eventing competition held as a one-off replacement for the Burghley Horse Trials in 2021, following the cancellation of both UK 5* events in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[1][2][3] The event was won by Gemma Tattersall riding Chilli Knight.

Location and design

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The event was held at Bicton Arena, an established equestrian venue which already hosts a 4* competition, located on Clinton Devon Estates land at Bicton House, Devon, England.

The arena already hosts a CCI 4* event over very challenging undulating terrain, and the 5* course was designed by Captain Mark Phillips, a former Olympic gold medallist in eventing.[4][5]

The cross-country course proved challenging with 12 riders retiring or being eliminated during the cross-country phase - over one third of all competitors.

Only two riders completed the cross-country phase clear inside the time allowed, with Oliver Townend also being inside the time, but with 11 jumping penalties.[6]

Participation

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32 riders took part in the event, with 18 completing the event.

Countries represented were:

Results

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The results were:[7][8]

Position Rider Horse D SJ XC Total Notes
1 United KingdomGemma Tattersall Chilli Knight 27.9 0.00 0.00 27.90
2 United KingdomPippa Funnell Billy Walk On 23.9 0.00 4.80 28.70 Second ride
3 United KingdomPiggy March Vanir Kamira 25.5 8.40 0.00 33.90
4 United KingdomRosalind Canter Pencos Crown Jewel 27.1 8.00 7.60 42.70
5 United KingdomPippa Funnell Majas Hope 27.4 4.00 15.20 46.60 First ride
6 United KingdomRichard Jones Alfies Clover 33 5.20 8.80 47.00
D = Dressage, SJ = Showjumping, XC = Cross Country

References

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  1. ^ Jones, Eleanot (2 July 2021). "Replacement British five-star event to run over Burghley weekend". Horse and Hound.
  2. ^ "Britain's sole 5* horse trials shaping up to be a "historic event"". Horsetalk. 6 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Watch the Chedington Bicton Park 5* Horse Trials on Demand". Horse and Country. 25 August 2021.
  4. ^ Berendt, Tilly (18 August 2021). "'There's More Terrain Than Any 5* in the World': Take a Tour of Bicton's One-Off Track with Captain Mark Phillips". Eventing Nation.
  5. ^ "Cross country course notes from course designer Captain Mark Phillips". Bicton Arena. 16 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Review of the Chedington Bicton Park 5* Cross Country". 2TheBarn. 4 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Bicton Five Star". Eventing Scores.
  8. ^ "Bicton Arena International 5*". British Eventing.
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