Badminton withdrawal

21 April 2016

William Fox-Pitt is withdrawing Parklane Hawk from Badminton Horse Trials. 

“After the disappointment of our performance at Weston Park I have decided that we have run out of time for Badminton.  It is obviously a shame not to be heading back but you have to have the right preparation for a competition like this.  Parklane Hawk has got the whole autumn to look forward to.

I am competing this weekend at Bicton, and my next big target is the first leg of Event Rider Masters at Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth Horse Trials. “

Hugh Thomas, Director, Badminton Horse Trials

“We are naturally sorry that the reigning champion is not returning to Badminton.  But we are delighted that William is in such good health and wish him the best of luck for a successful rest of the season.”