We are very fortunate to have Blenheim Palace on our doorstep in Oxfordshire. Aside from the beautiful historic house and famous landscaped grounds, it provides a wonderful venue for all sorts of events. For example, over the last four days the annual International Horse Trials have been held there. Of course, after the Olympics, this year is even more special with several members of TeamGB competing including Zara Philips, William Fox-Pitt, Nicola Wilson and Tina Cook. Olympians from other countries are also competing, such as Mark Todd from New Zealand who won bronze in London (to add to his four other medals from previous Olympics!).
The weather was beautiful for the cross country on Saturday and it was a lovely walk around the course which consisted of 27 well-constructed fences, including the one shown above left. It was a particular challenge for horse and rider to negotiate the river complex (above right).
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