Badminton Horse Trials

A sure-fire hit for any budding eventing fan, Badminton Horse Trials have teamed up with You Are The Star to create the only personalised children’s book set at the prestigious eventing competition. The story begins at home as your child is inspired to take up riding and to dream big. With a little help from friends and family, and a dazzling display at a local Pony Club that goes viral, they receive a miraculous invitation to take part in the Three Day Event.After showing excellence in the dressage and bravery in the cross country, second place is looking good, when news comes in that the leader has had to withdraw. With only a clear round needed for a record-breaking win, could it be the moment you’ve all been waiting for?The only officially licensed children’s book from Badminton Horse Trials, it’s the perfect gift for any young fan, and who knows? It might just inspire them to go for their wildest dreams.

There are many elements that can be personalised to create a wonderfully unique gift: The Star. You choose their name, age, appearance and hometown.The Horse. You choose their name and appearance.The Best Friend. You choose their name, appearance and relationship to the star (brother, friend etc.)The Grown-up. You choose their name (e.g. Mummy, Daddy, Granny, Grandpa, etc.) and appearance.The Video. You have the option to record a video message that will always be accessible via a scannable link inside the book.And that’s it! A brilliantly illustrated adventure will be created that inspires the lucky receiver to dream of riding in front of a packed Badminton crowd.

My child isn’t represented? You Are The Star have made every effort to offer a wide range of options to represent every child. Please contact us if you cannot find a suitable avatar or pronoun option.

From new recruits to established fans, the story is written for children of all ages. Whether a birth present to be read aloud as inspiration for the future, or a book to be read independently by children from 5 to 12, the story is for every riding fan.Designed to engage the reader from the first page, the text is written to complement the UK early years national reading curriculum.

You Are The Star’s books are made from responsibly sourced FSC certified paper and printed in a low carbon facility. The book is a 210x210mm hardback with 36 pages.