The Festival of British Eventing is very close to the hearts of Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips
has been cancelled due to the "adverse" weather conditionsThe announcement was confirmed on Saturday on the event's official social media channels. Alongside a photo that simply said: "Event Cancelled," a message read: "It is with deep sadness and regret that, despite great efforts from the organising team,This is especially disappointing that it happened during the event's 40th anniversary.
It concluded: "Further information on the refund process will be provided in due course. We would like to thank everyone involved in the event for their unwavering support and hard work over the past few days.
Fans were also disappointed by the news, despite understanding the important reasons behind the cancellation. One mused: "Safety of horses, riders and attendees always comes first, but such a shame for all the people who have put so much hard work in."A second added: "So sorry, what rotten luck with that weather today. Thank you all so much for all your efforts," and a third penned: "Sad news.
Peter had been looking forward to the event, previously sharing: "Our 40th anniversary promises to be something really special. The Festival is always such a great event and a showcase for the sport of eventing. It's a perfect family day out in a beautiful setting here at Gatcombe Park.
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