8 tales you gained’t wish to leave out

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials showjumping section got here to a nail-biting conclusion lately (3 September), with victory for Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Elegance.

Here’s a round-up of the important thing tales you gained’t wish to leave out from the overall day.

Watch a abstract of the motion and listen to from the winner and different most sensible riders within the video beneath

Burghley Horse Trials showjumping information

Ballaghmor Elegance regained his Burghley identify after best reducing the ultimate fence for Oliver Townend to win.

David Doel produced the most productive results of his occupation as runner-up – and was once the one rider to complete on his dressage ranking.

Harry Meade and his thrilling five-star first-timer Cavalier Crystal, who was once the best positioned mare this weekend, completed 3rd.

Some riders opted to withdraw ahead of the the overall horse inspection…

… and there have been updates from some riders at the horses that didn’t entire Burghley this yr

The youngest competitor within the box is celebrating finishing his first Burghley.

It’s no longer all concerning the rosettes: one rider is proud of to have finished with a failed showjumper.

And every other Burghley debutant controlled to clock a just right consequence, in spite of best having the journey for simply over a yr.

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