Feathers, capes and tassels: 14 fashion moments from the Burghley trot-up

We pick out the most stunning, outlandish and unusual looks from the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials first horse inspection. Which is your favourite?

Pictures by Peter Nixon

Pippa Roome

H&H magazine editor and eventing editor

Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.

Burghley Horse Trials fashion Sophie Brown Wil

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Sophie Brown and Wil

Sophie braved the cold when she matched a short skirt with her hat and her Chelsea Coat from Holland Cooper.

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Georgie Spence and Wii Limbo

Georgie sported a stylish coat (the City Chelsea Coat from Holland Cooper) and white jeans.

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Libby Seed and What A Catch II

What A Catch's white socks set off Libby's cape (Tweed and Fur Cape by Holland Cooper), white jeans and long boots, which are The Amira style, from Fairfax & Favor.

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Piggy French and Vanir Kamira

Piggy joined the cape trend, but hers was of a lighter material than most.

Burghley Horse Trials fashion Andrew Hoy The Blue Frontier

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Andrew Hoy and The Blue Frontier

Andrew wore a matching orange hat, tie and loafers.

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Sarah Bullimore and Reve Du Rouet

Sarah showed off the first hat on the runway and it was beautifully matched to her jacket, which carried metallic buttons.

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Emma Hyslop-Webb and Pennlands Douglas

Most riders opted for trousers today, but Emma sported a dress — does it have snaffle bits on it? We think so…

Burghley Horse Trials fashion Mark Todd Leonidas II

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Mark Todd and Leonidas II

Toddy's chinos and blazer caught the eye of the judges of the Hiho Silver Jewellery fashion prize — and he took the men's award. His shoes are The Mayfair by Fairfax & Favor.

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Louisa Milne Home and King Eider

Louisa shows her Scottish roots.

Burghley Horse Trials fashion Clare Abbot Euro Prince

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Clare Abbot and Euro Prince

The Irish pair also pleased the fashion police and Clare took the Hiho Silver Jewellery women's outfit prize.

Burghley Horse Trials Fashion Nana Dalton Elite Syncopation

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Nana Dalton and Elite Syncopation

It's a big Union flag for Nana.

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Lynn Symansky and Donner

Red and black tassels on her boots were the highlight of Lynn's outfit.

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Willa Newton and Chance Remark

Willa trotted up in an unusual green velvet jacket.

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Olivia Craddock and Billy LIffy

This Burghley debutante sported a pink hat and pink tassels to her boots, plus a drop hem coat.