Barbury Horse Trials 2013: in pictures
Last year’s Barbury Horse Trials winner Andrew Nicholson and Avebury repeated their triumph in one of two CIC3* sections at this year’s event. Piggy French and Tinkas Time produced a fantastic performance to win the other CIC3* at Barbury International Eventing and Show.
Read full report on all the action in Horse & Hound magazine, out Thursday 11 July
As well as exciting elite eventing in the beautiful summer sunshine, the crowds were treated to a range of other entertainment, including a retrained racehorse dressage demonstration by Kauto Star and Laura Collett and the popular Lamb National.
Enjoy a selection of picture highlights from the show below…
Barbury Horse Trials 2013: in pictures
And a selection to tweets from the official @BarburyCastle account.
#saveoftheday @ABleekman, making an effort to cool off with a dip in the hippo water #wellsat pic.twitter.com/tMHiW9m0cP#saveoftheday @ABleekman, making an effort to cool off with a dip in the hippo water #wellsat pic.twitter.com/tMHiW9m0cP— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
Mary & Emily King receive a few tips from @BrianTurnerChef in the #festivaloffood pic.twitter.com/JvgOPR3keqMary & Emily King receive a few tips from @BrianTurnerChef in the #festivaloffood pic.twitter.com/JvgOPR3keq— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
@KingKautoV strutting his stuff pic.twitter.com/td38jwVB09@KingKautoV strutting his stuff pic.twitter.com/td38jwVB09— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
Congratulations to leading lady showjumper Tina Fletcher on winning @VerdonGrey accumulatorCongratulations to leading lady showjumper Tina Fletcher on winning @VerdonGrey accumulator— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
For any concerned parties: Wimbledon will be shown @TheChanceManton bar at the end of the main arena. XC visible from there too! #ideal!For any concerned parties: Wimbledon will be shown @TheChanceManton bar at the end of the main arena. XC visible from there too! #ideal!— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
WOW & a big Barbury CONGRATS to andy Murray 3 sets to Love at #WImbledon! #gomurrayWOW & a big Barbury CONGRATS to andy Murray 3 sets to Love at #WImbledon! #gomurray— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013— Barbury Castle (@BarburyCastle) July 7, 2013
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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.