Zara Phillips gets an early bath in fall at Tattersalls World Cup qualifier

Zara Phillips and Make Mine Music had a difference of opinion when it came to jumping into the water at Tattersalls International Horse Trials at the weekend. Zara’s stylish dismount did not save her from getting wet, but neither horse nor rider suffered any injury.

Unfortunately the extremely successful event was marred by the loss of Alberto Giugni’s ride Catherston Defender, who broke a leg and had to be put down on the cross-country course.

For a full report on all the action from the Tattersalls World Cup qualifier, don’t miss Thursday’s Horse & Hound (4 June, ’09).

Photos courtesy of Equestrian Photographic Services

Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.