It was nippy in the Scottish Highlands today as the horses pranced and kilts were on show for the start of the Longines FEI European Championships at the beautiful Blair Castle
“I have tried to create a course that reflects the heritage of Scotland and provides a true test of horsemanship without catching horses out” says Ian Stark, course designer for the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015 at Blair Castle
The best of the best in European eventing will be heading to Blair Castle for the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship and we'll be bringing you the action every day direct from Scotland
Two members of the young bronze medal winning team at the 2014 WEG are on the squad for The Netherlands and the Italians are also giving mainly younger riders a crack at the Longines FEI European Championships
Cross country course designer Ian Stark tells us how things are coming along for the FEI European Championships at Blair Castle, what the riders may find most difficult about the course and who will be wearing this