Return of Ze Terminator and DOC Takes Chick-Fil-A: Dressage Day One Social Media

All eyes were on Michael Jung this Thursday morning in anticipation of a fabled four-peat. Would he lay down a stunning test and take the lead? Top the leaderboard he did, and the Twitterverse was certainly impressed:

Michael Jung’s stretch circle on Fischerrocana… @eventingnation @USEventing @KyThreeDayEvent @KyHorsePark @USEFNetwork #LRK3DE pic.twitter.com/xie5cj11MD

— Brenda Sparks (@theatreartist) April 26, 2018

Michel Jung's dressage test was so beautiful I could cry #eventing #LRK3DE #michealjung

— that_crazy_eventer (@heidenreich17) April 26, 2018

Hey if you guys were wondering, the answer is yes. Yes, the queen is still fancy af. #fourpeat #lrk3de

— Collyn Smitherman (@frankenginger) April 26, 2018

David O’Connor seem unconcerned with Michi’s domination of the dressage court and had other things on his mind, however:

Yes, that's David O'Connor eating his very first @ChickfilA #lrk3de @USEventing @eventingnation pic.twitter.com/AIQSlEXISd

— Margie Shoop (@Mshoop) April 26, 2018

All due respect to Boyd and Tsetserleg as well, who laid down an absolutely beautiful test and currently sit in second.

Actual footage of Boyd Martin @WindurraUSA descending from the heavens to take the morning lead in dressage on Tsetserleg at @KyThreeDayEvent @USEFNetwork @KyHorsePark #LRK3DE pic.twitter.com/owrp3eiUOA

— Brenda Sparks (@theatreartist) April 26, 2018

OK, now about everyone else. There was plenty more activity all around the horse park and no shortage of witty live stream watchers:

Only in eventing do competitors need crutches to get around on the ground but still compete in a 4*, and no one bats an eye. #LRK3DE

— Steven St Regis (@alliebel21) April 26, 2018

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiCZomOg6-e/

I wish I had Wembley’s tail-swishing enthusiasm for the dressage arena in any area of my life #lrk3de

— Collyn Smitherman (@frankenginger) April 26, 2018

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiDCaJLnScN/?taken-by=useventing

Phillip (@duttoneventing) and Z prepping to enter the ring on Day 1 of #LRK3DE @kentuckythreedayevent at @kyhorsepark. Looking good! #thebestweekendallyear

A post shared by Sara Sikes (@ssikes13) on Apr 26, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

When you’re looking for the orange on Sharon’s dressage outfit #lrk3de pic.twitter.com/LFY3HwAOjB

— Collyn Smitherman (@frankenginger) April 26, 2018

Today I met olympians, drove a Range Rover through a lake, and dark champagne while trying a saddle. Kentucky, you’ve treated me well so far. #landroverkentucky2018 #lrk3de #teamusa

A post shared by Dani Huntley (@danirueter) on Apr 26, 2018 at 2:52pm PDT

Clip Clop clip-clopin’ away down centerline. Ready for xc and to gtfo of this arena #lrk3de

— Collyn Smitherman (@frankenginger) April 26, 2018

#LRK3DE barn candids @DevoucouxUSA pic.twitter.com/z9KnNUlgSa

— Joe Meyer (@JoeMeyerEvntr) April 26, 2018

Copper Beach felt great during our afternoon flat session. Looking forward to tomorrow! #lrk3de #lrk3de2018 @kentuckythreedayevent @worldeqbrands @charlesowenhelmets @ecogold @freejumpsystem @ssg_gloves

A post shared by Buck Davidson (@buckdavidson) on Apr 26, 2018 at 1:56pm PDT

We’re looking ahead to another action-packed day in the sandbox tomorrow. Stay tuned here on EN!

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