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When is Badminton Horse Trials? Badminton Horse Trials normally takes place in the first week of May each year. However, in 2024 the event will take place in the second week of May, after Royal Windsor Horse Show. What is Badminton Grassroots? The Badminton Grassroots Championship takes place just before the 5-star event with competitions […]

This article is free to members. Photographing any big international event brings with it specific challenges. Covering large three-day and four-day horse trials is no exception. Although the title of this article is Badminton Horse Trials Photos. some of the challenges are photography related, others most definitely aren't! You need to be logged in to […]

The road to Badminton Horse Trials 2021 has been an extraordinary and completely unexpected one, with lots of changes to both personnel and event. Photos of Badminton Horse Trials 2021 In June 2019, it was announced that Hugh Thomas, long term Badminton Horse Trials Event Director, would be retiring, and that his experienced Assistant Director […]

Badminton Horse Trials will take place behind closed doors in 2021, unless COVID restrictions are relaxed.

My images of Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials will be uploading to the archive throughout the event, starting on Wednesday the 1st May with the first vets inspection. Commercial and editorial enquiries are welcome at any time - images will be available via a rights managed licence immediately they are uploaded. Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse […]

Last year's Badminton was the first for Course Designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa, and it was influential. The course was tough, the time hard to make and the weather atrocious. It divided opinion. Many spectators vented their frustration online because they had not got to see their favourites riders and the day had been elongated by […]

Andrew Nicholson and NEREO followed Todd, with NEREO moving fluidly and accurately to post 37.8, the day's only sub-40 score.

There are lots of reasons to come to the Mitsubishi  Motors Badminton Horse Trials every year, which is why it is one Britain's most attended sporting events. Here are few things you should always do while you are there. 1. Watch a horse inspection Vets inspections, trot-ups, or jogs, whatever your personal preference for title, are an […]

Going with the Flow In his second year as Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials course designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa has refined his concept for this ultimate track. Traditionally setting off the reverse way round the park, he has set out to produce a flowing route which gives the feel of a real journey across the […]

Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2013 The all star entry list for the 2013 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (2nd – 6th May) isheaded by reigning Olympic, World and European Champion Michael Jung, accompanied by 3 of his4 fellow German team gold medallists. The whole of the British silver medal team is intending to takepart, […]

MEMBERS - an equine photography masterclass article about choosing the right lens for the right situation.

Belton Horse Trials are traditionally one of the warm-up events for horses heading to Badminton Horse Trials in May. There are international sections at CCI4*-S - The Grantham Cup attracts over 100 entries - and CCI3*-S level, as well as national classes from advanced down to novice. In previous years I have been employed by […]

I traditionally start my eventing season at Oasby Horse Trials, near Ancaster in Lincolnshire, where the four-day competition runs sections from BE90 level up to Intermediate. The intermediate competition includes open sections which have become a recognised warm up for horses planning to compete at Badminton in May, followed usually by a three (now four) […]

Eric Winter has been appointed to take over from Giuseppe Della Chiesa as course designer for theMitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. After three years in which he successfully brought a fresh eye to Badminton Park Giuseppe did not feel able to accept the invitation to continue for a further period. Eric, 53, who lives with his wife […]

81 horses are through to the dressage phase of Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials after a blustery and cold first horse inspection in front of the house. Several riders were asked to trot again or held  for inspection. Matthew Heath and THE LION were not accepted and will take no further part. [full set of […]

Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, the World's biggest four-star event, kicks off with the first vets inspection this afternoon. In order to speed up the process of finding images I thought it would be useful to list the places in which photos will appear: Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2015 - the main event folder. […]

Layout & Design © Horse & Hound Photography © Nico Morgan Oliver Townend and Armada, pictured at Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials 2013, for the issue of Horse & Hound which he guest-edited, March 5th 2015.

The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials are delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will be presenting the prizes at the Event following the Jumping phase of the competition. Her Royal Highness is Patron of the British Equestrian Federation and has had a lifetime’s enthusiasm for horse sports.

In this course I will try to simplify the process of purchasing a camera for equestrian photography by discussing the differences between cameras and the features which different situations and disciplines require.

In May I was phoned by Thomas March, Piggy French's long term partner, who asked me if I was free to photograph a party which was being held to celebrate Piggy's win at Badminton Horse Trials a couple of weeks previously. I said I was and the date was duly secured. Nearer the time, Tom […]

A few of my images of German eventing World Champion Sandra Auffarth. For all of my images of her follow this link: Sandra Auffarth

A few of my images of German eventing legend Michael Jung. For all of my images of him follow this link: Michael Jung

Peachy Belts was set up in 2005 by Zoe Gibson who, having spent 15 years as an agent wanted to create her own line of product that was lovely, of the finest quality and useful!  The idea of great every day belts with detachable buckles was born. Zoe imports all of the leathers that are […]

For any aspiring equine photographer, knowing how to photograph cross country fences to get the most from them and flatter rider and horse is essential.

This article focuses on how to photograph dressage and which movements photograph best when photographing dressage.

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Bedmax, the Northumberland-based NOPS-accredited bedding manufacturer, has retained Nico as their equestrian photographer.

Please introduce yourself My name is Heidi Coy, I’m 21 years old and am a international event rider. I grew up surrounded by horses on my parents’ Dairy farm in the heart of Leicestershire, a career in horses felt inevitable for me. My Mother had my first pony lined up before I was even born! […]

Please introduce yourself Looking at me, you wouldn't believe that I, Simon Grieve, have a couple of interesting similarities to Mark Todd, as he is super tall and I am certainly not. However we were both born in Cambridge (although me in the UK), and we both have the same Birthday, 1st March but I wont […]

          Points 1 1 10005015 JUNG, Michael GER 632 2 2 10000156 DUTTON, Phillip USA 517 3 3 10003843 BURTON, Christopher AUS 484 4 4 10000193 NICHOLSON, Andrew NZL 476 5 6 10003737 MARTIN, Boyd USA 456 6 5 10000553 TODD, Mark NZL 455 7 8 10000546 ROSE, Shane AUS 421 […]

Horse & Hound is Britain's premier equestrian and hunting magazine. I am regularly commissioned by them for features on showing, hunting, eventing and horse racing. Pictured below are some examples of Horse & Hound covers which feature my images. Clicking on an image will enlarge it. In addition to these,  my images are regularly featured within […]

Horse Sport is one of Canada's premier equestrian magazines. Nico was asked to supply this image of Rebecca Howard and Riddle Master competing at Badminton Horse Trials in 2013 for the cover of their July 2013 issue.

Ariat is a US brand which is very popular in equestrian circles all around the World. As a result of the sponsorship agreement which Ariat has with Heidi Coy, one of my brand ambassadors, I was asked to supply images of specific Ariat riders when they were competing. Some have been used in marketing campaigns, […]

Fairfax & Favor are a luxury British brand, specialising in leather shoes and boots which feature interchangeable colour tassels. "Established in 2013 by childhood friends, Marcus Fairfax Fountaine and Felix Favor Parker, Fairfax & Favor has descended upon the footwear industry as a luxury, British-born lifestyle brand. Designed as a line of footwear and accessories […]

Louisa Milne Home and her lovely grey King Eider, competing at Badminton Horse Trials, featured on the cover of Eventing Magazine, May 2015. UPDATE: Sadly I have just been informed that the issue after this, June 2015, is to be Eventing's last. They are intending to combine more eventing content into Horse & Hound.

Bedmax Limited, the UK’s leading equine bedding manufacturer has commissioned Nico Morgan Media, to handle its commercial photography. Bedmax is the choice of bedding at both of the UK’s 5* events, Badminton and Burghley, and a large majority of other top events such as Bramham International Horse Trials.  Bedmax Limited produces a range of quality […]

Willa Newton is an eventer based in Leicestershire. She has competed at the very highest level, including at both Badminton and Burghley Horse Trials. Willa is one of my brand ambassadors so there is a variety of work I do with her, both at her base in Leicestershire and on location at events. As with […]

I have collaborated with The Gaitpost for several years now, both at and away from events, to ensure their access to the highest quality of photography.

Harry Meade and TENAREZE during the Dressage phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 6 May 2023. TENAREZE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.1Sire: JAGUAR MAILDam: UTOPIE DU MAURY (AA)Sire of Dam: QUATAR DE PLAPEOwner(s): Nigella Hall, David Bernstein and Sophie CaruthBlood: 78% Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church Farm, […]

Harry Meade and AWAY CRUISING during the Cross Country phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 7 May 2022. AWAY CRUISING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.3Sire: CRUISE ONDam: PARKLANDS PRINCESSSire of Dam: ABLE ALBERT (XX)Owner(s): Charlotte Opperman Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church Farm, Chippenham, near Badminton in Gloucestershire. […]

Austin O'Connor and COLORADO BLUE jumping the Countryside Alliance Stick Pile during the Cross Country phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 7 May 2023. Austin O’Connor and COLORADO BLUE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 16.2Sire: JAGUAR MAILDam: ROCK ME BABYSire of Dam: ROCK KINGOwner(s): The Salty Syndicate Austin O’Connor and COLORADO BLUE Austin O'Connor (born 10 December […]

8th May 2023, Gloucestershire. Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO have just won the Mars Equestrian sponsored Badminton Horse Trials by a record margin and are celebrating with the crowd on a wet day in Gloucestershire. See also: Rosalind Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL, Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO BREEDING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2012Height: […]

Gemma Stevens punches the air in celebration after her dressage test on Jalapeno at the Mars Equestrian Badminton Horse Trials 2023. After their dressage test they lay in second place by just one tenth of a penalty from Oliver Townend and Swallow Springs. JALAPENO (British Eventing Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2008Height: 16.3Sire: CHILLI MORNINGDam: MAIDEN VOYAGESire […]

Lauren Innes is pictured wearing a crown during the first vets inspection at Mars Equestrian Badminton Horse Trials, on the Thursday before the coronation of King Charles III. What was Lauren Innes riding at Badminton? She is competing on Global Fision M. GLOBAL FISION M (Results) Gender:Foaled:Height: 16.1Sire: Dam: Sire of Dam: Owner(s): Blood: Lauren […]

Oliver Townend celebrates after going into the lead during the dressage phase of Badminton Horse Ttaisl, presented by Mars Equestrian 2023. The combination remained in the lead… SWALLOW SPRINGS (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2008Height: 16.2Sire: CHILLOUTDam: KILILASire of Dam: CULT HEROOwner(s): Paul and Diana Ridgeon Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is […]

Laura Collett and DACAPO trot up during the first vets inspection at the Badminton Horse Trials, presented by Mars Equestrian 2023. The inspection saw most of the seasons of the year, including bright sunshine, heavy rain and even a short spell of hail. All combinations who trotted up were accepted but there were late withdrawals […]

David Doel and GALILEO NIEUWMOED during the Show Jumping phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 8 May 2022. GALILEO NIEUWMOED (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 17Sire: CARAMBOLE (HOLST)Dam: SJALOMA (KWPN)Sire of Dam: HARCOS (SBS)Owner(s): Gillian JonasBlood: 47% David Doel David Doel is one of the UK’s most consistently successful professional young event riders, with the ultimate […]

MAI BAUM (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2006Height: 15.1Sire: LOREDANO 2Dam: RAMIRASire of Dam: RIKEOwner(s): Tamra Smith American rider Tamra Smith (Tamie), 46 is based in Murrieta, California. In 2021 with Mai Baum Tamie was 9th at Lexington 5*- a first at the level for Mai Baum – and the travelling reserve for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Tamie […]

Emily King and Valmy Biats (British Eventing Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 16.2Sire: ORLANDODam: AURÉLIE DU PRIEURÉSire of Dam: HADJ AOwner(s): Emily King, Philippe Brivois Emily King Emily King is a British event rider, based in Cheshire, England. She has been riding horses since she was 6 years old. She started competing in eventing when she […]

Izzy Taylor eventing KBIS Briarlands Matilda at Badminton Horse Trials

David Doel and GALILEO NIEUWMOED competing at Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, England, September 2023. GALILEO NIEUWMOED (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 17Sire: CARAMBOLE (HOLST)Dam: SJALOMA (KWPN)Sire of Dam: HARCOS (SBS)Owner(s): Gillian JonasBlood: 47% David Doel David Doel is one of the UK’s most consistently successful professional young event riders, with the ultimate aim of being part […]

September 2023, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Ros Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL jump the Land Rover Picnic Table at Burghley Horse Trials, September 2022. See also: Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO, Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI PENCOS CROWN JEWEL BREEDING (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2009Height: 16.1Sire: JUMBODam: CORNISH QUEENSire of Dam: ROCK KING Owner(s): Kate James and […]

Piggy March and BROOKFIELD INOCENT are pictured competing at Thoresby International Horse Trials in April 2022. BROOKFIELD INOCENT (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 16.3Sire: INOCENTDam: SHALIES PETOwned by Alison Swinburn, John and Chloe Perry. Piggy March (née French) Georgina "Piggy" March grew up in North Elmham in Norfolk with her sister Nini but now lives with […]

Bubby Upton is a young British Eventer based just outside Newmarket in Suffolk.

Pippa Funnell and MAJAS HOPE jump the final fence of the cross country course at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2023. MAJAS HOPE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.1Sire: PORTER RHODESDam: BROWN SUESire of Dam: FLAGMOUNT KINGOwner(s): Pippa Funnell, Marek Sebestak Pippa Funnell Philippa Rachel "Pippa" Funnell MBE (née Nolan) was born on 7 October […]

Alice Casburn and TOPSPIN during the dressage phase, Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincolnshire, 1 September 2022 TOPSPIN II (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2008Height: 17Sire: ZENTODam: CAPRIATISire of Dam: EL CONQUISTADOROwner(s): Caroline Casburn Alice Casburn Alice Casburn is a young British event rider, based in Corpusty in Norfolk. Alice’s mother Caroline Casburn rode at Badminton […]

Piggy March and BROOKFIELD QUALITY are pictured competing at Thoresby International Horse Trials in April 2022. BROOKFIELD QUALITY (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 16.2Sire: OBOS QUALITY 004Dam: BAY COFFEY CAVALIEROwned by Alison Swinburn, John and Chloe Perry. Piggy March (née French) Georgina "Piggy" March grew up in North Elmham in Norfolk with her sister Nini but […]

Caroline Powell and LENAMORE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 1993Height: 15.3Sire: SEA CRESTDam: KARINELLASire of Dam: VALIYAROwner(s): Lexi Jackson and Caroline Powell Caroline Powell and LENAMORE Caroline Powell is a New Zealand-born event rider based in Cowlinge, Suffolk. Caroline currently rides at the 5* level on GREENACRES SPECIAL CAVALIER, on which she competed at Badminton Horse Trials […]

Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI during the cross country phase, Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham, Yorkshire, 10 June 2023.© Nico Morgan Media. All Rights Reserved. See also: Rosalind Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL, Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO IZILOT DHI BREEDING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2013Height: 16Sire: ZAVALL VDLDam: ZILOTTIE WSire of Dam: MARLONOwner(s): Alex Moody […]

Harry Meade and CAVALIER CRYSTAL jumping a table at the Spring Carnival of Eventing at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, 2022. CAVALIER CRYSTAL (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2010Height: 16.3Sire: JACK OF DIAMONDS (SWB)Dam: CAVALIER IRIS (ISH)Sire of Dam: CAVALIER ROYALE (HOLST)Owner(s): Charlotte Opperman Blood: 60% Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church […]

Harry Meade and RED KITE jump the Defender sponsored cross country fence at the Bramham International Horse Trials, June 2023. RED KITE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2011Height: 16.2Sire: Z7 CORDANOS V (OLDBG)Dam: DISCOVERY (WESTF)Sire of Dam: DIAMANTINO (WESTF)Owner(s): Alexandra Robinson, Harry Meade, Giles & Kate Fallan. Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider […]

Oliver Townend and COOLEY ROSALENT jump the title sponsor, Defender's, fence at the Defender Blair International Horse Trials in 2022. COOLEY ROSALENT (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2014Height: 16.2Sire: VALENT (KWPN)Dam: BELLANEY JEWEL XXSire of Dam: ROSELIER XXOwner(s): Paul W. Ridgeon Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of […]

Oliver Townend and TREGILDER jump through the Defender Trout Hatchery at Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2022. TREGILDER (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2010Height: 16.2Sire: ROYAL CONCORDEDam: TREWINS XXSire of Dam: HAND IN GLOVE XXOwner(s): Hazeldines & Mitchell Fox Group Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of the greatest […]

BALLAGHMOR CLASS (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.2Sire: COURAGE IIDam: KILDERRY PLACESire of Dam: Not knownOwner(s): Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop and Val RyanGroom: Charlotte HolifieldBlood: N/A Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of the greatest eventers of all time. He has won numerous championships at both the […]

Tom McEwen and TOLEDO DE KERSER perform a half-pass during their dressage test at the Mars Equestrian Badminton Horse Trials, Saturday 6th May 2023. TOLEDO DE KERSER Breeding (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.1Sire: DIAMANT DE SEMILLYDam: ARIANE DU PRIEURE IISire of Dam: PAPILLON ROUGEOwner(s): Fed Barker, Penny Barker, Jane Coppell, Alison McEwenBlood: 48% Tom McEwen […]

LONDON 52 (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 16.3Sire: LANDOSDam: VERNANTESire of Dam: QUINAROwner: Laura, Karen Bartlett and Keith ScottBreeder: Ocke Riewerts (GER)Groom: Tilly Hughes Laura Collett Collett began her riding career in the showing ring, and won the Supreme Pony of the Year at Horse of the Year Show in 2003 when she was 13.  She went on […]

Harry Meade was competing at Gatcombe Park in the Festival of British Eventing on his horse ANNAGHMORE VALONER as a Land Rover Ambassador. One of my roles as Land Rover's equestrian photographer is to capture as much iconic imagery of their ambassadors in action as possible. Here it was not possible to capture this image […]

Kitty King and VENDREDI BIATS during the cross country phase, Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2022