Photographer from Stamford U3A group captures Pippa Funnell at Defender Burghley Horse Trials

An amateur photographer captured the shock of a crowd at Burghley Horse Trials.

Thousands of visitors descended on the grounds of the stately home near Stamford for the four-day event last week.

Among them was amateur photographer Helen Kearney, from Stamford, who was snapping shots for a U3A photography group competition.

She captured the moment eventer Pippa Funnell was almost thrown off her horse after a jump, which was met with clear shock from spectators.

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