Day 1 of the Brightling Park International Horse Trials 2010

After a somewhat windy and overcast start to the Brightling Park International Horse Trials on its first day on Saturday, the pace picked up once the novice riders started out on the cross country course that involves two main water elements and an uphill gallop to the finish. Many horses, however, due to being 'green' were eliminated due to the three refusal penalty at the frustration of their riders!

The Brightling Park International Horse Trials offers no limitations as to what fences spectators can view, making it unique compared to most major equestrian eventing venues such as Badminton and Burghley.