MORE than 500 horses and riders from more than 20 countries took part in this year's Nunney International Horse Trials.

The 14th trials took place over three days at Southfield House, Frome. 

Hampshire riders were significantly represented at the event.

In the CCI-S2 event, Hector Payne finished 12th on his Liver Chestnut Gelding, Hidalgo, while Imogen Webber, riding Bates BDA, came in 37th.

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The CCI-S2 J class saw Jesmond Renard, ridden by Flora Spenlove-Brown, finish 9th.

However, Mr Payne - who had eight horses at the event - faced disqualification in the CCI-S3 event after a series of refusals during the Cross Country section.

Meanwhile, the CCRC Summer Spectacular Race weekend took place at Castle Combe, featuring Alton driver Richard Earl, who earned 16th and 17th places in two CCRC FF1600 races.

The Adrian Flux MGOC Championship saw a class win for Ray Ferguson in his MG ZR 160.