Paige Watson wins the Spillers Horse Care prize at Defender Burghley
A total of 27 combinations came through the final horse inspection at Defender Burghley, with the lower placed seven show jumping this morning.
Only one horse was not passed, US rider Jenny Brannigan's FE Lifestyle, lying 12th after cross-country.
The Spillers Horse Care prize of £1,000 for best cared-for horse, which recognises the all-important role of the eventing groom, was awarded to Paige Watson, responsible for British rider Max Warburton's Deerpairc Revelry, currently lying fourth, while the runner-up prize went to American rider Will Coleman's groom Erin Jarboe, who looks after Very Dignified.
More recognition quickly followed for Will's support team as Russell Deering, who shoes Very Dignified, won the Worshipful Company of Farriers best-shod award.
Russell, who hails from Kent and is now based in the US, is a previous winner at Burghley. In his absence, Will said: "He is an extraordinarily-talented and capable farrier.
"He has been a game-changer for our programme, and we feel so lucky to have him living sort of near us so that he can look after all our horses.
" I can't name a horse that hasn't benefited from his expertise. I am not sure you can overstate how important a good farrier is, in any horse sport, but eventing maybe most of all."