Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Equine department had the honour of helping to support the recent Badminton Horse Trials.

Every year, students who exceed expectations on their course are given the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned course designers and builders throughout the 5* Three-Day Event in South Gloucestershire.

This grants them behind-the-scenes access during trials, including eating dinner where riders, trainers and owners eat and getting the best seats in the house to watch some of the action.

This year, the group helped out in the showjumping arena and all had an amazing time.

Although there was more mud than expected, everyone dug deep and successfully pulled off another fantastic competition.

WCUC would like to thank everyone at the Badminton Horse Trials, Phil Glasspool, Kelvin Bywater and all the course builders for allowing students to gain this brilliant experience. We cannot wait for next year.