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2019 Christmas Eventing Quiz

 

Were you paying attention in 2019? Our Christmas quiz is the true test of your international eventing knowledge – just get some friends together or give it a go by yourself!

All of the answers can be found on our website but we'll publish them all on Boxing Day ..........

 

 

  1. We all know that Piggy French took a record 15 international wins in 2019 but what is the significance of the bus number at her wedding?

  2. “I’ve been offered three castles and five stately homes this week!” Who said this in May 2019?

  3. Which Frenchman became Scottish National Eventing Champion in 2019?

  4. Sir Mark Todd retired from eventing in 2019 – where was the initial announcement unexpectedly made?

  5. What time will the cross country start at Tokyo 2020 and why?

  6. World Champion Ros Canter had a baby in July – what is the baby’s name?

  7. Which item of clothing will no longer be allowed to be worn in International eventing competition from January 1st 2020?

  8. Which horse and rider made history at the 2019 Australian International 3 Day Event?

  9. Name the horse and rider that won the Tokyo 2020 eventing Test Event

  10. Which 4* did Harry Meade win on a horse he had only owned for 10 days?

  11. Which three International events covered by An Eventful Life in 2019 which will no longer run? (Hint: One was in Australia)

  12. What was Pippa Funnell’s lucky number at Burghley and why?

  13. Which team won the eventing at the inaugural FEI Asian Games?

  14. Piggy French won Badminton Horse Trials but how many times had she attempted a win at this level (5* or 4*) before eventually winning in 2019?

  15. “We’re at a very special point at the top of the sport as British riders. Three British riders have won three 5* events this year so I kind of get sick of everybody constantly putting the Germans on a pedestal. Put the Germans round here and see how they go! I think we’re in a very good position” Who said this in September 2019?

  16. Who is the Eventing Co-ordinator for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (and AEL blogger!)

  17. Who is the current British Open Eventing Champion?

  18. “I had a couple of horses I could have brought to this 5* but I took one to Pau and the other one, well, I couldn’t get him on the bit, so I didn’t think it appropriate to bring him!” Who said this in November 2019?

  19. Which Australian International event was cancelled due to bushfire?

  20. Where would you see this fence on cross country?