It was nippy in the Scottish Highlands today as the horses pranced and kilts were on show for the start of the Longines FEI European Championships at the beautiful Blair Castle
“I have tried to create a course that reflects the heritage of Scotland and provides a true test of horsemanship without catching horses out” says Ian Stark, course designer for the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015 at Blair Castle
The first day of dressage is complete at the FEI Eventing Championships for Young Riders in Strzegom, Poland - let's take a look at the cross country course they will face
Two members of the young bronze medal winning team at the 2014 WEG are on the squad for The Netherlands and the Italians are also giving mainly younger riders a crack at the Longines FEI European Championships
The riders have been named on the French and German squads for the FEI European Championships at Blair Castle in September