Kauto Star and Neptune Collonges take centre stage at Burghley Horse Trials

Two of the greatest National Hunt racehorses of all time enjoyed being back in the spotlight at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials last Sunday (8 September).

Kauto Star and Neptune Collonges, both trained by former Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls, strutted their stuff in front of fans in the main arena.

Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star is now fully in the swing of his new life as a dressage horse with eventer Laura Collett.

Laura was not riding in the 4-star at Burghley having suffered a serious rotational fall in July, but is now back eventing and rode Kauto.

Kauto’s old stable companion Neptune Collonges, who was ridden at Burghley by Sam Wall, has also turned his hoof to dressage.

The 2012 Grand National winner made a winning dressage debut with Lisa Hales in February.

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