Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation pulled off the perfect win in the CCI3* at the Puhinui International Horse Trials, giving plenty of cause for celebration including victory laps through the water jump and Formula One-style champagne
From Breakfast with the Stars to the Eventers versus Showjumpers High Jump Challenge there was plenty to keep you busy at Puhinui today, including of course a full day of cross country action across the classes
It was a personal best dressage score for Clarke Johnstone at Puhinui International 3 Day Event but some horses found the atmosphere a little too much to handle
It's at least 15 years since Blyth Tait competed at Puhinui and he modestly says that he 'could do with some good luck' on the tough CCI2* course. But he does have his lucky groom Fiona Fraser and her horse Leo Distinction ...
The all important question of the first horse inspection - who was the best dressed - is followed by why was Nick Gauntlett in uniform?