Photo Diary from the Rolex Finale

I had the same great view for the conclusion of Rolex as I did for dressage — a spot right by the in-gate as riders went into the stadium hoping for a clear trip and exited with mixed results. It’s an emotional roller coaster being that close to the riders and experiencing the highs and lows right along with them. I felt like I was riding co-pilot on the victory gallops with Lynn Symansky and Donner and Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice as they delivered beautiful clear rounds, and I felt the crushing disappointment right along with Buck Davidson when things didn’t go his way with his beloved Ballynoecastle RM. That’s eventing for you — the highest mountains and the lowest valleys all packed into a few minutes. I hope these photos help you relive those final moments of the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Go eventing.