The Houghton International Horse Trials incorporating the FEI Nations Cup and the The Shearwater Insurance Tri Star Grand Slam is off and running!
Libby Law brings us some moments from the first horse inspection capturing some friendly scratches for Mary King (with daughter Emily joining in the fun), elegant moves on the runway and of course, some posing in front of the impressive Houghton Hall
While some injuries may be anticipated at times during the event, it's rare for them to start at the first horse inspection but poor Rebecca Page was treated for head injuries when her horse reared and caught Rebecca unexpectedly. The medical staff took good care of Rebecca and we hope to see her competing this weekend after being checked out
Join us during the next few days for our reports, photo galleries, interviews and cross country videos from Houghton Hall in Norfolk ...
GBR-Mary King lovingly scratches her star and he returns the favour while Emily gets the giggles!!!
AUS-Sam Griffiths (PAULANK KINGS RIVER) CCI1* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
AUS-Kevin McNab (KILOSSERY KARISMA) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
BRA-Carlos Paro (MILL DANCER) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Zoe Brenan (COLDPLAY III) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Katie Burton (CORNISH DAYBREAK) CCI1* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Philippa Cross (SCOOP DE FERBET) CCI1* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Philippa Cross (SCOOP DE FERBET) CCI1* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Emma Hyslop-Webb (PENNLANDS LORD MATCHO) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Caroline March (BARRICHELLO) CCI1* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
GBR-Harry Meade (TENAREZE) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
HKG-Thomas Heffernan Ho (TAYBERRY) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
USA-Tiana Coudray (ALOHA) CCI2* FIRST HORSE INSPECTION
Mary King knows what it's what it's all about - a partnership ....
