The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2008

Eighty one riders from 6 nations set out on the long road to glory over the 4 days, but few would have had any inkling how treacherous that road would be.

This was a great Badminton, the standard of dressage was widely regarded as the best ever and Nicolas Touzaint showed why he is a champion as he repelled all comers both across country and in the thrilling show jumping finale.