As with previous Good Fridays, today was the Lambourn Open Day where the racehorse trainers throw their yards open to the public to raise money for the Lambourn Valley Housing Trust and other local charities. This year, Nicky Henderson's yard seemed to be very busy and this was no doubt partially due to his seven Cheltenham winners. Shown above (top left) is Long Run who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2011 and also managed third this year after being beaten by Tony McCoy on Synchronised. Also, on display and looking well was Kid Cassidy (top right) - the horse who survived the electric shock incident at Newbury in February 2011.
The afternoon programme included top jockeys - such as Tony McCoy and John Francome - schooling horses over fences and hurdles. There was also a dressage display by Lissa Green along with her mother Lucinda Green, six time winner of the Badminton Horse Trials.
Great photos Mum! x
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