MORE than 100 riders took part in the Crusaders' Chase – a highlight of the Musselburgh Festival – yesterday evening (Monday).

As the horses crossed the River Esk at the Roman Bridge, one young rider "took a tumble" on her way through the water but she remounted and completed the ride. She was later described as "fine" by organisers.

The Crusaders' Chase took the cavalcade from Musselburgh to Carberry, around farm tracks at Elphinstone to Wallyford, before heading to Musselburgh Racecourse.

A flag-raising ceremony took place at Fisherrow Harbour following the traditional beach gallop.

Supporters turned out in Wallyford, home of 2022 Honest Lad Jack McFarlane, to welcome the riders. Posies were presented to Jack and Honest Lass Amy Rooke by the Stewart/Bailey family in what has become a festival tradition in Wallyford.