Stroke charity nets £4,000 from horse riding event that drew in riders from as far afield as Scotland and Ireland
Isleham Horse Trials. Stephanie Pratley takes a fall from Patently Absurd. - Credit: Archant
The British Eventing horse calendar opened with a successful event held at Isleham, near Ely.
Isleham Horse Trials. Luke Prior riding Donair - Credit: Archant
Riders from across the country took part in the event at White Hall Farm, including international riders whose horses are likely to appear at competitions later in the year at Burghley and Badminton.
Isleham Horse Trials. Karen Wells riding Ladywood Star. - Credit: Archant
Some competitors travelled from as far as Scotland and Ireland to compete.
Isleham Horse Trials. - Credit: Archant
Organiser Jackie Seddon said the Isleham event had been running since 1990 and this year attracted the most number of spectators to enjoy the riding skills over the course of the weekend.
“We were very well supported, the weather was good as was the ground,” she said.
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The event raised around £4,000 for Ely stroke charity Pos+Ability.
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