A very pristine looking stables, bathed in sunshine	Some of the best hospitality you'll ever experience!	There's plenty to mow!	The entire course looks stunning, with plenty of grass cover.
Hugh Thomas chats with James Willis and the team on dressing the coral jumps	Safety first… the flang pin, that breaks if the horse hits the jump too hard	Crest	The main stables court yard is one of the few quiet places onsite today.
Final adjustments to the Rolex Turn	Here's one rider making a popular return to Badminton after a few years away	Signage to protect the course, so that it is in prime condition for the riders & horses	The vets discuss the care of a newly arrived horse with Shelia – Badminton's liason officer
Final preparation before the Trot Up Thursday afternoon	Positioning the swan on the lake ready for Grassroots day	The Willis boys putting the Wadworth cart into position	Alan Willis trying to tell the boys what to do!
Tom completes the lake Grassroots fence with the flag	Preparing for the trot up on Thursday outside Badminton House	The French team grazing after their long journey	And even more boxes!
Final touches to one of the stands	It's not only horses that transport people around Badminton	Really? I don't believe you!	Where's my ladder?
The French team are first to arrive at the stables	Mmmmmm who's that little mare!	French rider Karim Laghouag with his ride Havenir D'Azac	Where are the horses when you need one!
Chatting at the stables	Matelot Du Grand Val after a long journey from France	The lake on a calm dry evening	Some lucky people will get magical seats to watch the XC
Watch out, the health and saftey police are close!	Sun sets on the first week of Badminton	Now that looks good!	Many people have started finishing off thier stands

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