Riders from 21 nations, the largest number in the history of the event, represented Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Finland, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Norway (who made their first appearance at the event), Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland & the USA were amongst the 500 plus strong entries alongside local Cotswold favourites Zara Tindall, Harry Meade and Tom McEwen.
Now in its 26th year of running, the event took place on a course designed by HRH The Princess Royal and her event organiser Pattie Biden, utilising a different area of the Gatcombe Park Estate to that used by the Festival of British Eventing in August. Enjoy a spin around the Intermediate course with our gallery from the weekend.
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All photos ⓒ William Carey Photography
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- Getting ready for the start of the Intermediate xc Sunday
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- Laura Collett sets off over fence 1 on Sir Papillon
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- Libby Seed and Britannias Mail over fence 2
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- Rosie Thomas and Flying The Flag clear fence 3
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- Another view of fence 3 with Dominic Ruane and Birchcol Idol
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- Alexander Bragg and Zagreb going clear at fence 4
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- Ben Hobday and Shadow Man II at fence 5
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- Different view of fence 5 with Ryunzu Katajima on Feroza Nieuwmoed going clear
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- Fence 6 – Nicky Hill with Kilrodan Sailorette
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- Louise Lockwood and Another Proposition at fence 7a
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- Ben Hobday and Harelaw Wizard at fence 7b – a combination that caused a few problems
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- Puppy love
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- Ludwig Svennerstal and Fit for Fun RAA on their way to fence 8
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- Jo Rimmer and Isaac Newton defying gravity at fence 8
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- Michael Owen and Bradeley Law sail over fence 8
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- Roberto Scalisi and TOPAZE DU PLAIN at fence 9
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- Tyler Cassells amd J Adore Salsa at fence 10a
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- Toby Pigott and Lance a Little at fence 10b
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- Erin Dobbey and Breifine at fence 10c
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- Alexander Whewall and Wisbeach Cevin Z Pride head towards fence 11
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- Sarah Tomkins and Coton Rainbow Star clear fence 11
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- Georgie Selley and Master Pocket Rocket at fence 12
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- Dan Jocelyn and Lisstegan Rory at fence 13
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- Toby Pigott and Diamond Cove at fence 14
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- Rodney Powell and Greenhall Jay at fence 15
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- Line Andresen walking the course at fence 15
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- Josh Haynes and Do You Ruby heads towards fence 16
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- Kitty King and CRISTAL FONTAINE have cleared ditch at 16a and are seen here clearing 16b
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- Fred Powell and Dare To Dream head towards fence 12
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- Andrew Nicholson and Belona over fence 17
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- Joe Roome and Auriella clearing fence 18
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- Fence 18 with Sally James and Kapowairua
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- Jonelle Price and Kindred Spirit IV at fence 18
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- Bill Levett and Piltown Colours at fence 19
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- Jorge C Marcio and JCR Winner at fence 20a
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- Hope Pleydell Bouverie and Mullaghmeen clear fence 20b the second element of the water
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- Jonelle Price and Classic Moet admiring the view at fence 21a
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- Ellen Cameron and Hanleen Crown Jewels with a beautiful backdrop at fence 21b
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- Giovanni Ugolotti on Note Worthy at fence 22a
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- Giovanni Ugolotti on Note Worthy at fence 22b
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- Giovanni Ugolotti and Duke of Champion at fence 23
