Kelsey Briggs and The Gentleman Pirate. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
The first day of dressage is underway at the Bromont CCI in Bromont, Quebec, Canada. The rain has been falling steadily all morning and there is a good chance it will continue for much of the day. Only riders from the CCI* and CCI2* will be competing today, with the three-star divisions going tomorrow.
The CIC3* First Horse Inspection was held this morning, and all horses presented passed. Bromont is the final Rio Olympic qualifier in North American and Canada’s final selection trial. Several of the nation’s top horses are entered in the CIC3*, which also serves as the inaugural Stuart R. Horne Canadian Eventing Championships.
Even though I muttered about choice of dress on a cold day during yesterday’s First Horse Inspection for the CCI*/2*/3*, that doesn’t mean there weren’t some splendidly turned out pairs. Here are some of my favorite moments from both jogs.
Dressage ride times are listed here and you can keep up with the live scores here. Stay tuned for much more from Bromont!
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- Bonito, ridden by Boyd Martin. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Carolina Martin and Effervescent. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Will Coleman and Gideon. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Marie-Gabrielle Bronsard (CAN) and Canso De La Mancha. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- William Ward and Grando. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Grace Emmett and Hot Toddy (CAN). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Hannah Forget (CAN) and Hialeah GA. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jessica Ruppell (CAN) and The Mighty Finn. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kelsey Briggs and The Gentleman Pirate. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Holly Jacks (CAN) and Dynamo. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jan Byyny and Urrem. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Joe Meyer (NZL) and South Paw. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kristy Gasparini (CAN) and Grantstown Ranger. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kate Chadderton (AUS) and Collection Pass. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Madison Gallien and Beau Voyageur. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld
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- Peter Barry (CAN) and Long Island T. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Sara Kozumplik Murphy and L’Alezane. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Selena O’Hanlon (CAN) and Foxwood High. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Rachel McDonough (CAN) and Irish Rhythm. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Bolytair B, ridden by Dominic Schramm (AUS). Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
