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MENDIP TIMES
Horse trials overcome the hurdles THIS year’s Nunney International Horse Trials took place behind closed doors but has been declared a success despite the challenges faced by organisers. With no paying spectators and no trade stands, the atmosphere at the three-day event felt very different as hundreds of riders and horses battled it out for top honours. Three days of competition culminated in the international classes with the CCIS3* being won by Gloucestershire-based Helen Bates riding Carpe Diem V. Vicky Tuffs, from Monmouthshire, and Jasper, were winners of the CCI-S2*. Vicky also won the 5-year-old section with CFH Dakar Hill. Joint organiser Bridget Parker said: “We’re very happy that’s its been a
Lucy Wheeler on Ringwood Kenco in the showjumping arena
successful weekend. All the competitors were happy with the course and Helen West, our course designer, did a brilliant job. The rain meant the going was
Italian rider Alberto Giugni on Galwaybay Talent on the crosscountry course
A steward takes to the water to repair a fence
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excellent. Well done to all the team here at Nunney and we very much hope to welcome back competitors and trade stands next year.”
Paolo Torlonio, another Italian competitor tackles the water obstacles on Mistral Mish Mash
Helen Bates and Carpe Diem V won the CCI-S3*
