In pictures: Horse trials return at Floors Castle

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Image caption, The horse trials at Floors Castle were last held three years ago

Top-class equestrian action returned to the Borders at the weekend after a three-year absence.

The Floors Castle International Horse Trials were last held at the Kelso site in 2019.

Some of the world's top riders as well as local competitors gathered to take part in the competition from Friday to Sunday.

Among those involved over the Borders course was Olympic gold medallist Oliver Townend.

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Image caption, Good crowds gathered for the action at Floors Castle from Friday to Sunday

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Image caption, Riders took part in three days of tough competition in the Borders

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Image caption, The event was last held at the Kelso site in 2019

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Image caption, Floors Castle provided an impressive backdrop for the competition

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Image caption, Competitors of all levels took part in the Borders horse trials

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Image caption, The event enjoyed good weather for much of the three days

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Image caption, The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend

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