Local and international horse riders are gearing up to take part in one of the years top eventing competitions, to be held just outside Gloucester this coming weekend.
The Mitsubishi Motors Hartpury Horse Trials is a key fixture in the eventing calendar, as well as a popular social occasion, providing four days of outstanding equestrian sport.
The event takes place at Hartpury College from Thursday August 12th to Sunday August 15th.
For more details, see this week's Ross Gazette.