Friday started off with a good down pour and out came the Hardcore Spectators in rain gear. Some of the smart ones flanked the warm up arena for an up-close view of the rider’s warm up. Tracey Valentine shares the sights and sounds from the lesser-seen areas of the Kentucky Horse Park:
- Heavy morning rains brought out the hard core spectator in their rain gear. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Photographers weathering the wind and rain doing what they do best. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Media also recording warm ups. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Rail spectators at the warm up ring. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Interviews are conducted after the Tests back in the warm up arena. Fun to watch the riders personality be revealed from each question. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Lauren acknowledge the warm crowd approval. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Warming up and collecting her thoughts, Lauren Kieffer prepares Paramount Importance for a good Test. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- Bruce Senior did not mind getting wet. Photo by Tracey Valentine.
- This charming spectator is a veteran dresser for Three-Day events. Photo by Tracey Valentine.