WEG Horses and Riders Take in the European Sights

"August in England is a little different than SoCal...Winter blankets on!! Brrrrr!!" - via Hawley Bennett on Instagram.

It’s hard to imagine busting out the winter blankets when it’s the middle of one of the hottest months of the year, but this isn’t the case for the horses who have traveled to Europe in preparation for WEG. Hawley Bennett-Awad’s Gin & Juice has been bundled up in winter blankets to get accustomed to the colder temperatures at Maizey Manor in England, where Team Canada is laying over before moving on to Normandy.

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Meanwhile, the U.S. riders have arrived at their base in Chantilly, France and were eager to get out for the first hack on French soil.

Tate, Sparky, and Donner enjoying their first hacks. William (Harbor Pilot) is the camerman - courtesy of Hannah Sue Burnett.

Tate, Sparky, and Donner enjoying their first hacks. William (Harbour Pilot) is the camerman – courtesy of Hannah Sue Burnett.

David O'Connor takes it all in with Sinead and Tate in the background. Photo via the USEF High Performance Eventing Facebook page.

David O’Connor takes it all in with Sinead and Tate in the background. Photo via the USEF High Performance Eventing Facebook page.

It sure looks like Team USA is settling in quite well and, if these photos are any indication it seems that the team chemistry is palpable this year.

Kim and Buck ham it up in Chantilly. Photo via the USEF High Performance Facebook page.

Kim and Buck ham it up in Chantilly. Photo via the USEF High Performance Facebook page.

Forget Trading Aces' two cars - we want Buck's! Photo via the USEF High Performance Eventing Facebook page.

Forget Trading Aces’ two cars – we want Buck’s! Photo via the USEF High Performance Eventing Facebook page.

Kim Severson checking out Team USA's digs. Photo via Hannah Sue Burnett.

Kim Severson checking out Team USA’s digs. Photo via Hannah Sue Burnett.

Meanwhile, over in Camp Canada at Maizey Manor, the scenery never ceases to amaze.

Photo via Sarah Braun.

Photo via Sarah Braun.

Canada represent! Photo via Sarah Braun.

Canada represent! Photo via Sarah Braun.

When can I move in? Photo via Sarah Braun.

When can I move in? Photo via Sarah Braun.

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