Hoards of people descended on the English county of Gloucestershire to watch the 2015 Badminton Horse Trials in May -- one of the most prestigious events on the equestrian calendar.
Top prize —
Hoards of people descended on the English county of Gloucestershire to watch the 2015 Badminton Horse Trials in May -- one of the most prestigious events on the equestrian calendar.
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William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain made history by becoming the first rider to win one of eventing's six elite events on a stallion, on board 15-year-old Chilli Morning. It was the Englishman's second title, having also triumphed in 2004.
Making history —
William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain made history by becoming the first rider to win one of eventing's six elite events on a stallion, on board 15-year-old Chilli Morning. It was the Englishman's second title, having also triumphed in 2004.
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Two-time Olympic team eventing champion Ingrid Klimke was runner-up on Horseware Hale Bob. They were fourth after the opening dressage (pictured) but -- like Fox-Pitt -- went clear in the cross-country and showjumping.
Dressed for success —
Two-time Olympic team eventing champion Ingrid Klimke was runner-up on Horseware Hale Bob. They were fourth after the opening dressage (pictured) but -- like Fox-Pitt -- went clear in the cross-country and showjumping.
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Niklas Bschorer of Germany struggles to stay on his horse, TomTom Go 3, during the cross-country section. The pair, unsurprisingly, had to retire from the competition.
'Your destination is on your right' —
Niklas Bschorer of Germany struggles to stay on his horse, TomTom Go 3, during the cross-country section. The pair, unsurprisingly, had to retire from the competition.
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Britain's Pippa Funnell, regarded as one of three-day eventing's sporting elite, approaches a jump on horse Redesigned. They came in 12th place at the end of the championship.
Causing a splash —
Britain's Pippa Funnell, regarded as one of three-day eventing's sporting elite, approaches a jump on horse Redesigned. They came in 12th place at the end of the championship.
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Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand clears a jump riding Nereo during the cross-country Test. The Kiwi, looking to win Badminton for the first time in 31 years, led after the first two days but dropped to sixth after a poor run in the closing showjumping.
The Kiwi to success —
Andrew Nicholson of New Zealand clears a jump riding Nereo during the cross-country Test. The Kiwi, looking to win Badminton for the first time in 31 years, led after the first two days but dropped to sixth after a poor run in the closing showjumping.
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Nicholson's compatriot Jock Paget -- who won on debut in 2013 -- was third on Clifton Lush (pictured). Fellow New Zealander Mark Todd, a four-time Badminton champion, was fourth on Leonidas II.
Past champions —
Nicholson's compatriot Jock Paget -- who won on debut in 2013 -- was third on Clifton Lush (pictured). Fellow New Zealander Mark Todd, a four-time Badminton champion, was fourth on Leonidas II.
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Britain's Nicola Wilson was 19th on Beltane Queen, pictured during the cross-country. The London 2012 silver medalist had more success with One Two Many, placing seventh.
Silver surfer —
Britain's Nicola Wilson was 19th on Beltane Queen, pictured during the cross-country. The London 2012 silver medalist had more success with One Two Many, placing seventh.
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Ben Way of Great Britain and his horse Galley Light successfully make it over a jump. The pair finished the trials in 32nd place.
Way to go! —
Ben Way of Great Britain and his horse Galley Light successfully make it over a jump. The pair finished the trials in 32nd place.
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Andrew Heffernan of the Netherlands rides Boleybawn Ace down a straight on the way to finishing 24th.
Dutch courage —
Andrew Heffernan of the Netherlands rides Boleybawn Ace down a straight on the way to finishing 24th.
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