Refusals, tumbles, sleepless nights - Showjumping chaos at the Chateau de Versailles

Showjumping is the ultimate make-or-break sport. 

NOT TO BE: Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam on James Kann Cruz. Pic: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Welcome to the Thunderdome. World number one Henrik von Eckermann has just been thrown from his horse in front of the centre stand. 

Mexican Andres Azcarraga avoids a violent landing in the water thanks to a tight grip of the reins. The Château de Versailles is cooking now.