A dramatic leaderboard shake-up, some unpredictable weather and a few hairy moments on the cross-country — there are plenty of reasons why Bramham 2016 won't be one that we'll forget in hurry. Don't miss the full report in Horse & Hound magazine, 16 June issue
Champagne at the ready
Alex Hua Tian gets wet while celebrating his victory in the second leg of the Event Rider Masters, riding Don Geniro
Family photo
Andrew Nicholson's children look as chuffed as he does with his victory in the CCI3* riding Jet Set IV — his first major win since his serious accident at Gatcombe last year
Tom McEwen and Toledo De Kerser at Bramham 2016. Picture by Peter Nixon
Tom McEwen and Toledo De Kerser at Bramham 2016. Picture by Peter Nixon
Hugs all round
Holly Woodhead congratulates CIC3* winner Gemma Tattersall. Holly was the leader after the cross-country, but three down in the showjumping meant DHI Lupison and her dropped to eighth
Hold on tight…
Francois Lemiere and Ogustin Du Terroir have a hairy moment in the CCI3* under-25s, but go on to finish in fourth place
Debriefing
No thanks…
Last year's CIC3* winner Annie Clover takes a dislike to the goose on the cross-country course, as Nicola Wilson sits tight
Dressing to impress
Ben Hobday is suited and booted for the CCI3* trot-up with Arco BB
‘I’m thrilled’
Tina Cook and Billy The Red clinch the runner up spot in the CIC3*. “He’s been progressing all year,” said Tina. “I think a lot of him and I’m thrilled to be second.”
Fault-free showjumping
Pippa Funnell and Billy The Biz move up five places to take third in the CIC3* after a fault-free showjumping performance
Don’t mention the weather…
A spot of rain doesn't dampen spirits for these spectators
At a trot?
Bill Levett and Shannondale Titan take things steady at this jump in the CIC3* Event Rider Masters, but go on to finish fourth
Do you mind if I rest my head here?
Caroline Powell provides the perfect head rest for Onwards And Upwards
