Could this be Burton’s Burghley Horse Trials
Bettina Hoy has retained a strong presence at this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, only being moved into second place by Australian rider, Christopher Burton.
Burton, riding the 11-year-old Nobilis 18, seamlessly floated through the final days dressage to finish on a score of 30.2, wowing not only the spectators but his fellow competitors too.
Experienced 4* campaigner Andrew Nicholson (NZL) riding the crowd favourite, Nereo, lies in third place on a score of 35.2.
Oliver Townend, the only British rider to hold a top 10 overnight placing, finished his day on 38.1 riding MHS King Joules.
The Captain Mark Phillips cross-country course, which looks set for some good game play tomorrow, remains the reverse route as it was for 2015. With a total of 31 combinations for horse and rider to consider, it’s bound to be an exciting day!
Cross-country gets started at 11.30am and will be available to view via Burghley.tv.
Image credits Mike Bain.
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