Pony Euros rider jumps clear cross-country with one stirrup after tack malfunction

A young eventer gave a remarkable display of cross-country riding after her stirrup leather snapped on her championship debut.

Belgium’s Louise Van Dijck was lying in 10th place after dressage with Gasmann B VH Juxscot at the FEI European Championships for ponies, held at Bishop Burton (7 to 11 August).

The pair started well, but disaster struck at fence three when the 15-year-old’s left stirrup leather broke.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder