Rider’s ‘pit crew’ rush to the rescue when bridle breaks

Preparing to ride down the centre line to represent your county in a tense Nations Cup in CHIO Rotterdam’s atmospheric main stadium is nerve-racking at the best of times.

But the USA’s Adrienne Lyle grand prix special test on Saturday evening started in the most stressful way possible, when her 11-year-old stallion Salvino’s noseband snapped just before she entered the arena at A.

To confused murmurs from the packed stands, Adrienne rode swiftly back to the stadium entrance where her team were able to fit a new noseband just in time for her to be able to start her test.

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Article written by: Polly Bryan