Equine encounter as Zara Phillips carries Olympic torch

The Princess Royal's daughter, Zara Phillips, has carried the Olympic torch while riding her horse Toytown.

The chestnut gelding looked nervous before starting his journey past cheering crowds at Cheltenham Racecourse.

But the Olympic flame made its way safely to the end of day five of the torch relay, where it was used to light a ceremonial cauldron.

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